Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Nashville, TN

In-House

Nashville, TN

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Nashville, TN

Attorney

5-7 yrs required

No

Company and Position Information:

Company, a multi-national food company with a diverse portfolio of brands, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its legal team. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality meal ingredients, snacks, and beverages, and is committed to supporting career growth and development within its workforce. The position offers a salary range of $131, to $224, and is available in 23 locations across the United States. The role can be remote, with a preference for candidates near the Walnut Creek, CA or Pittsburgh, PA corporate offices.

Job Title: Corporate Counsel

Job Responsibilities:

The Corporate Counsel reports directly to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Corporate (AGC), and serves as a mid-level licensed attorney within the legal team. Key responsibilities include:

- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements to support the company's multi-national operations. This includes contracts related to supply and manufacturing, distribution and sales, marketing, operations, procurement, technology, and software.
- Providing commercial support and legal advice to cross-functional teams, acting as a liaison with functional teams and leaders, and assisting with the negotiation and completion of agreements and projects.
- Creating and revising contract templates, developing and conducting training on template use, updating templates to reflect changes in applicable laws, company policies, and best practices, and creating playbooks.
- Monitoring federal, state, and international laws, rules, and regulations, advising business partners on relevant changes and trends, and providing necessary training.
- Utilizing Contract Lifecycle Management software to ensure integration of contract templates and playbooks, preparing instructional materials, and conducting training sessions.
- Influencing team members by identifying and analyzing options to mitigate risk while supporting business priorities.
- Identifying and implementing projects and protocol improvements as part of the legal team.
- Providing input and recommendations on company policies.
- Managing additional responsibilities and project management as needed based on department and business priorities.
- Providing coverage for other members of the legal team as required.
- Expanding areas of responsibility over time.

Del Monte Foods Leadership Behaviors:

The company emphasizes the following leadership behaviors:

- Grounding Teams: Connecting teams to a clear strategy, providing necessary support, and holding teams accountable.
- Creating the Climate: Encouraging problem-solving, enabling smart risk-taking, and empowering teams to make decisions and take action.
- Nurturing the Good: Building trust intentionally, leading with empathy, and fostering team growth and development.

Education and Experience Information:

- Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Active California Bar license or ability to qualify as CA Registered In-House Counsel.
- 5-7 years of progressively responsible commercial legal experience in a law firm and/or corporation, including 3+ years in-house legal practice.
- 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, trademark licenses, and other business agreements.
- Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, operations, and/or procurement is a significant advantage.
- Practical approach to legal communications, contract drafting, problem-solving, and the ability to convey legal issues in clear, "plain English" guidance for non-lawyers.
- Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management systems and processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while providing practical, actionable advice and recommendations.
- Strong client service orientation and bias to action.
- Ability to effectively deal with a wide range of personnel inside and outside the company.
- Capability to organize and supervise complex projects, develop results-oriented strategies, and monitor results.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, respond to urgent business demands, and prioritize tasks.
- Team player with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities, work independently, and think strategically.
- Comfort with ambiguity, urgency, ongoing prioritization, risk calibration, and change.
- Spanish language written and verbal fluency is a plus.
- Additional experience in litigation, corporate finance, corporate governance, real estate, labor and employment, privacy, intellectual property, import/export, food safety, and/or regulatory compliance is welcome.

Salary Information:

The salary range for the Corporate Counsel position is $131, to $224,. Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Additional Information:

Applicants must complete and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position actively recruited by Company. The application should reflect possession of the required qualifications for the position. No sponsorship is available, and applications from agencies or third-party vendors will not be considered.