Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA

In-House

Pittsburgh, PA

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA

Attorney

5-7 yrs required

No

Company and Position Information:

Company is a multi-national food company with a portfolio of brands including Del Monte®, Contadina®, and College Inn®. The company focuses on providing accessible, nourishing, and great-tasting food to households across the United States. The company supports career growth and development within its teams, emphasizing a supportive work environment.

The salary range for the Corporate Counsel role is between $131, and $224,.

Job Title: Corporate Counsel

Job Responsibilities:

- The Corporate Counsel will report directly to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Corporate (AGC).
- Provide legal advice, services, and counsel on various in-house legal practice areas, with a focus on commercial business.
- Collaborate closely with Commercial teams on all types of commercial arrangements and agreements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial agreements to support the company's multi-national operations. This includes contracts ranging from routine to highly complex transactions such as supply and manufacturing contracts, distribution and sales agreements, marketing, operations, procurement, technology and software-related agreements, master services agreements, and statements of work.
- Offer commercial support and legal advice to cross-functional company teams as assigned by the AGC.
- Create and update contract templates, participate in training on template use, and implement changes to reflect applicable law, company policies, and best practices.
- Assist in streamlining and improving the contracting process, including the use of contract management tools and potential implementation of artificial intelligence tools.
- Monitor relevant federal, state, and international laws, rules, and regulations, and advise business partners on changes and trends.
- Utilize Contract Lifecycle Management software to integrate contract templates and playbooks, prepare instructions, and conduct training sessions.
- Influence team members by identifying and analyzing options that mitigate risk while driving business priorities.
- Identify and implement projects and protocol improvements.
- Provide input and research best practices for company policies.
- Manage additional responsibilities and projects as needed by the legal department and business priorities.
- Provide coverage for other legal team members as required.
- Expand areas of responsibility over time.

**Members Only** Leadership Behaviors:

- Ground Our Teams: Connect teams to a clear strategy, provide necessary support, and hold accountability.
- Create the Climate: Solve problems collaboratively, enable smart risk-taking, and empower decision-making.
- Nurture the Good: Build trust intentionally, lead with empathy, and focus on team growth and development.

Education and Experience Information:

- A Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school are required.
- An active California Bar license or the ability to qualify as CA Registered In-House Counsel.
- Strong academic credentials are necessary.
- 5-7 years of progressively responsible commercial legal experience in a law firm or corporation, including at least 3 years in-house.
- 4+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements such as supply, manufacturing, distribution, sales, master services, independent contractor, marketing, operations, SaaS software licenses, NDAs, DPAs, joint development agreements, and trademark license agreements.
- Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, operations, and/or procurement is a plus.
- A practical approach to legal communications and contract drafting is essential.
- Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management systems is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are necessary.
- Strong business judgment and ability to assess legal risk with minimal supervision are important.
- A team player attitude and the ability to work independently are essential.
- Spanish language fluency is a plus.
- Additional experience in areas such as litigation, corporate finance, corporate governance, real estate, labor and employment, privacy, intellectual property, import/export, food safety, and regulatory compliance is welcome.

Salary Information:

- The salary range for the Corporate Counsel role is between $131, and $224,.

We Offer:

- A competitive salary.
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Please note that applications are not complete until the required application form is filled out, signed, and submitted. No sponsorship is available for this position, and no agencies or third-party vendors are involved.