Corporate Counsel, Food Safety, Regulatory & Contracts

Job Title: Corporate Counsel, Food Safety, Regulatory & Contracts

Ruiz Foods has been family owned since 1964, is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the country and is the proud maker of two #1 brands: El Monterey frozen Mexican food and Tornados roller grill taquitos in grocery stores and convenience stores across the US and Canada.

Are you looking for career development opportunities in an exciting company that cares about its team members and consumers alike? Come join our team and help us continue our industry-leading track record of growth, quality, and delicious food!

The Corporate Counsel, Food Safety, Regulatory & Contracts will practice across a wide range of disciplines, including contracting, advertising, product liability, food manufacturing, and regulation. This role provides day-to-day legal services for quality, sales, and marketing teams, and supports the food safety and environmental regulatory needs of the business.

COMPENSATION: $165,000 – $195,000 DOE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practices across a wide range of disciplines including contracting, advertising and products liability, food manufacturing and regulation, under the direction and supervision of the Executive Vice President General Counsel.
• Provides day-to-day legal services for quality, sales, & marketing teams.
• Negotiates, drafts, and reviews various types of contracts for execution in connection with supply, production, marketing, & distribution of products.
• Supports food safety and environmental regulatory needs of the business.
• Cultivates and maintains channels of communication with key legal and business stakeholders in the organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• 5-7 years of experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education (Required): Doctorate or better in Law or related field.

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Ruiz Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE: Male, Female, Vets, Disabled (M/F/V/D).
Ruiz Foods enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.