If you’re a well-rounded in-house commercial counsel looking to work with a long-standing, stable company in the food and beverage industry helping to oversee commercial legal matters for the company’s North American operations, this may be the role for you. This Regional Counsel role includes responsibility for advising the commercial teams on a wide number of matters, including reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on corporate governance, risk, antitrust, competition and anti-bribery issues, partnering with the compliance department on national and global best practices and privacy policies, and researching/monitoring regulatory matters relevant to manufacturing and sales in the food and beverage industry.

This is a full-time, on-site (in Louisville, Dallas or Atlanta) position. As the Regional Counsel, you’ll be at the forefront of helping provide strategic advice on commercial and corporate matters. This is a highly visible role within the company and will include regular interaction with the C-Suite and business leadership as well as managing one or more direct reports. Previous legal experience for clients in the food and beverage industry and/or franchising experience is required, as is a working knowledge of supply chain, distribution agreements, pricing and antitrust issues. Your day-to-day will involve navigating complex regulatory landscapes and advising on critical matters, using both your strong business sense and deep experience with commercial contracts to help guide the company forward. You will also support the growth and development of the business, so a firm understanding of matters related to importing, distributing, marketing and sales in the food and beverage industry is important.

Requirements for the In-House Regional Legal Counsel:

7+ years of relevant experience, at a law firm and/or in-house, with clients in the food and beverage and/or spirits industry or transferrable franchise experience
Deep experience with commercial contracts as well as commercial matters including supply chain, distribution, pricing, marketing, sales, antitrust and competition issues
Strong communication skills, a can-do attitude, pragmatic, business-minded and collaborative mindset
Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
Licensed to practice law
Outstanding professional references

Position Details of the In-House Regional Legal Counsel:

Type of role: Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-time
Location: On-Site (Louisville, Kentucky; Dallas, Texas or Atlanta, Georgia)

Compensation:

Pay: The base salary for this position is expected to be $190,000 - 250,000 or more. This position is also eligible for multiple bonuses. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, and credentials.

Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided including a wide-ranging benefits plan, matching 401k, and generous leave policies, among other things. A robust relocation package is also available.

Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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