Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Boston, MA

In-House

Boston, MA

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Boston, MA

Attorney

5-7 yrs required

No

Corporate Counsel

Company and Position Information:

Company is a multi-national food company known for its premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks, and beverages, which are present in a significant number of . households. The company is committed to supporting its employees in shaping their careers, promoting growth across various disciplines, and providing nourishing food for all.

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

Job Responsibilities:

The Corporate Counsel will report directly to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Corporate (AGC). This mid-level licensed attorney will offer legal advice, services, and counsel on a range of in-house legal practice areas, with a focus on commercial business. The role involves close collaboration with commercial teams on various commercial agreements and arrangements.

Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements to support the company's multi-national operations. These agreements range from routine contracts to highly complex transactions, including supply and manufacturing contracts, distribution and sales agreements, and technology-related agreements.
- Providing commercial support and legal advice to cross-functional company teams, serving as a liaison with functional teams and leaders on the status and strategy to negotiate and complete agreements and projects.
- Creating and revising contract templates as needed, participating in and developing training on template use, and updating templates to reflect changes in applicable law, company policies, and best practices.
- Monitoring applicable federal, state, and international laws, rules, and regulations, advising business partners on relevant changes and trends, and providing training as needed.
- Utilizing the Contract Lifecycle Management software system to ensure integration of contract templates and playbooks, preparing instructions and training materials, and conducting training sessions.
- Influencing team members within the organization by identifying and analyzing options that mitigate risk while driving business priorities.
- Identifying and implementing projects and protocol improvements as a key member of the legal team.
- Providing input and best practices research and recommendations into company policies.
- Managing additional responsibilities and projects as legal department and business priorities warrant.
- Providing coverage for other members of the legal team as needed and expanding areas of responsibility over time.

Del Monte Foods Leadership Behaviors:

The company emphasizes leadership behaviors that include grounding teams by connecting them to a clear strategy, providing necessary support, and holding teams accountable. Leaders are encouraged to solve problems together, enable smart risk-taking, and empower teams to make decisions. Building trust, leading with empathy, and growing and developing teams are also key components of the company's leadership philosophy.

Education and Experience Information:

- A Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school are required.
- An active California Bar license or the ability to qualify as a CA Registered In-House Counsel is necessary.
- The candidate should have strong academic credentials.
- 5-7 years of progressively responsible commercial legal experience in a law firm and/or corporation, including at least 3 years in-house legal practice, are required.
- The candidate should have at least 4 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply, manufacturing, distribution, sales, master services, independent contractor, marketing, operations, and software licenses.
- Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, operations, and/or procurement is a significant advantage.
- The candidate should demonstrate a practical approach to legal communications, contract drafting, and problem-solving, with the ability to translate legal issues into clear guidance for non-lawyers.
- Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management systems and processes is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are necessary, along with strong business judgment and the ability to assess legal risk while thinking strategically.
- The candidate should have a strong client service orientation, the ability to organize and supervise complex projects, and manage multiple projects with timely responses to urgent business demands.
- Being a team player who can work independently and think strategically is important.
- Comfort with ambiguity, urgency, ongoing prioritization, risk calibration, and change is necessary.
- Spanish language proficiency 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 for the Corporate Counsel role ranges from $131, to $224,.

The company offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Candidates should note that the application is not complete until an Application for Employment is filled out, signed, and submitted for a specific position for which the company is actively recruiting. The application must reflect that the candidate possesses the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position, and no agencies or third-party vendors will be considered.