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Monday, January 5, 2026

Rosasco Law Group, APC – Associate Attorney (Rocklin, CA)

Rosasco Law Group is a labor and employment defense firm focused on high quality client service and strong advocacy. The firm offers hands on experience, mentorship, and a supportive environment for early career attorneys.

Rosasco Law Group seeks an Associate Attorney with zero to three years of experience. You will support labor and employment matters, including wage and hour, class actions, and PAGA cases. You will assist with litigation strategy, drafting, discovery, and court appearances while building skills under experienced attorneys. Civil litigation experience and a strong desire to learn are valued.

You should bring solid writing and communication skills, sound judgment, and interest in employment law. This is a full time, in person role. Candidates must live within commuting distance of the Rocklin office. Offices are dog friendly.

Compensation ranges from $115,000 to $160,000 per year.

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Rosasco Law Group, APC – Senior Attorney (Rocklin, CA)

Rosasco Law Group is a growing labor and employment defense firm representing employers in complex workplace matters. The firm values strong advocacy, clear communication, and collaboration, and offers a long term path for attorneys who want to grow their practice and mentor others.

Rosasco Law Group seeks a Senior Attorney to manage a busy labor and employment caseload. You will independently handle matters from early strategy through resolution and represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation. The role requires substantial experience with class action and PAGA litigation. You will also mentor junior attorneys and contribute to shaping case strategy and client outcomes.

You must have at least three years of labor and employment law experience, including meaningful trial or arbitration exposure. Strong writing, communication, and judgment are required. This is an in person role and you must live within commuting distance of the Rocklin office. The office is dog friendly.

Compensation ranges from $160,000 to $250,000 per year. 

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Saturday, January 3, 2026

CAB Enterprises – Regulatory Affairs Manager (Houston, TX)

CAB Enterprises is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Electrolit, a premium hydration beverage backed by Grupo Pisa, a leading pharmaceutical company with more than 80 years of experience. Electrolit combines pharmaceutical grade ingredients, scientific formulation, and modern manufacturing to support hydration and wellness.

CAB seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead regulatory strategy and compliance for Electrolit products across the United States, Canada, and select EU markets. You will manage labeling, advertising, documentation, and regulatory submissions while serving as the primary contact with regulatory authorities. You will support product development, market entry, and continuous improvement while identifying regulatory risks and opportunities.

You will oversee compliance with FDA, Health Canada, CFIA, EFSA, GRAS, COFEPRIS, and related standards. You will lead audit readiness, review labels and claims, advise leadership on regulatory implications, and collaborate with global regulatory teams and legal counsel. You will build regulatory systems, train internal teams, monitor compliance metrics, and support international launches.

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in law, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical biological sciences, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. You need at least seven years of regulatory experience in the food industry, strong knowledge of FDA and CFIA requirements, experience with LACF regulations, and proven regulatory agency interaction. Advanced Spanish is required. Quarterly travel is expected.

This is an in person role based at headquarters in Houston, Texas. CAB Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collaborative, growth oriented work environment.

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

American Farmland Trust – National Policy Director (Remote)

American Farmland Trust protects agricultural land, advances conservation practices, and supports farm viability nationwide. The organization has shaped state and federal agricultural policy for decades, including key Farm Bill provisions and farmland protection programs.

AFT seeks a National Policy Director to help lead its state and federal policy agenda. Reporting to the Vice President of Policy, you will coordinate advocacy across regions, strengthen alignment between state and national teams, and support long term policy strategy tied to conservation, farmland protection, and farm viability. You will manage portions of the federal policy portfolio, support Farm Bill advocacy, and represent AFT with policymakers, coalitions, media, and partners.

You should bring deep experience in state or federal policy, strong strategic planning skills, and the ability to translate complex policy into clear communications. Experience with agricultural conservation or farmland protection programs is preferred. You need a bachelor’s or master’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant policy experience. Travel up to 15 percent is expected. The role is fully remote.

Salary is $120,000 per year. Benefits include health coverage, retirement options, paid leave, holidays, and flexible remote work.

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Foodsmart – Commercial Counsel (Remote, United States)

Foodsmart is a leading telenutrition and foodcare platform serving more than 2.2 million members nationwide. The company integrates personalized nutrition counseling with digital meal planning and online food ordering to improve long term health outcomes. Foodsmart partners with health plans, Medicaid managed care organizations, Medicare Advantage plans, and insurers, and works with retailers across the U.S., including SNAP and EBT acceptance. In 2024, Foodsmart received a $200 million investment from TPG’s Rise Fund to expand access to nutritious food for underserved populations.

Foodsmart seeks a Commercial Counsel to support company growth through strategic contract management and risk mitigation. You will draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including revenue generating contracts with health plans, health systems, community based organizations, and vendors. You will help structure multi component deals, accelerate sales contracting, and act as a business partner to sales, marketing, operations, and client development teams.

You will build and improve contract processes, templates, and playbooks, and support adoption of contracting tools and technology. You will advise on contractual risk, compliance, and dispute resolution. You will collaborate with finance, security, and operations teams on vendor agreements and support corporate transactions as needed. You will report directly to the General Counsel and play a key role on a small and growing legal team, with opportunities to expand into areas such as privacy, intellectual property, and employment matters.

You must hold a J.D. and be admitted to the bar in your state of residence. You need 4 to 6 or more years of legal experience, including significant transactional work. Healthcare experience is preferred but not required. You should bring strong drafting skills, business judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The role requires travel about once per quarter. The position is fully remote, with preference for candidates in the NYC area.

Base salary range is $190,000 to $220,000 per year, plus bonus and benefits. Benefits include remote first work, unlimited PTO, healthcare coverage, 401k, bonus and stock options, commuter benefits, and gym reimbursement.

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Friday, December 26, 2025

Center for Rural Affairs – Policy Associate, Clean Energy and Agriculture & Conservation (Two Openings)

The Center for Rural Affairs is a nonprofit organization working from rural places to build a better rural future. For more than 50 years, the Center has supported beginning farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and first time advocates through research, policy, and community engagement. The organization values equity, inclusion, and practical solutions rooted in rural experience.

The Center seeks two Policy Associates to support research, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. These roles focus on turning policy research into action by working with rural residents, partners, and policymakers. You will help identify policy gaps, analyze solutions, and advance priorities that strengthen rural communities. Regional travel is required.

There are two tracks for this role. The Policy Associate, Clean Energy role is based in northeast Nebraska, northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, or southeast South Dakota. The Policy Associate, Agriculture and Conservation role is based in central or eastern Nebraska.

You will conduct policy research, monitor legislation and media developments, and develop written materials such as reports, white papers, blogs, and action alerts. You will engage with constituents and partners to gather input, support advocacy with legislators and local officials, and help build coalitions that advance policy campaigns. You will integrate the Center’s values into all aspects of your work.

You should bring strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear messages. You need experience managing multiple projects, engaging stakeholders, and working collaboratively across teams. The role values relationship building, inclusive leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to social justice and rural equity.

This is a full time, non exempt position with occasional overnight and out of state travel.

Salary range is $50,000 to $64,000 per year. Benefits have a cash value of $10,000 to $29,500 depending on family status and tenure and include 97 percent employer paid family health insurance with an HSA contribution, retirement options, employee assistance program, 12 paid holidays, paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, Friday summer hours, and vacation and sick leave.

Location: In your cover letter, please clearly indicate the position of interest. 

  • Policy Associate - Clean Energy: Location is flexible to the regions of northeast Nebraska, northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, or southeast South Dakota.
  • Policy Associate –Agriculture & Conservation: Location is flexible to the regions of central and eastern Nebraska.

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Friday, December 19, 2025

National Agricultural Law Center – Staff Attorney, Ag Finance and Credit (Fayetteville, AR)

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture supports farmers, producers, and rural communities through research, extension, and policy leadership. The National Agricultural Law Center advances a national mission focused on legal issues shaping agriculture and the food system.

The Division seeks a Staff Attorney to join the National Agricultural Law Center. You will support research and writing focused on agricultural finance and credit. Your work will address issues such as secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code, agricultural liens, statutory trusts under the Packers and Stockyards Act and the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, and bankruptcy and debt management affecting agricultural operations. You will collaborate with senior staff attorneys and may oversee research fellows as needed.

You need strong legal research and writing skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment. The role is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas and requires in person attendance. The position is a two year appointment contingent on funding and performance.

Applicants must hold a J.D. or obtain one by May 2026 and be licensed to practice law in any state or eligible for licensure by November 2026. Preferred qualifications include experience or coursework in agricultural law, food systems, finance, or environmental issues and a law school GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Salary is $75,000 per year. The role includes full benefits. Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and three professional references. Applications must be submitted through the University of Arkansas System Workday site by February 14, 2026.

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Noble Research Institute – Director of Policy (Remote)

Noble Research Institute supports regenerative agriculture, grazing land management, and producer viability through science, education, and producer engagement. The Director of Policy is a new executive role designed to build and lead the organization’s policy and advocacy agenda at the state and federal level.

Noble seeks a Director of Policy to design long range policy strategy, guide annual advocacy work, and strengthen the organization’s influence in regenerative agriculture policy. You will plan and execute policy initiatives, align internal resources, build reporting and evaluation systems, and brief leadership as needed. You will track developments in sustainable agriculture and ranching, monitor legislative opportunities, and evaluate positions across the advocacy landscape.

You will build relationships with policymakers, staff, and stakeholder groups. You will advocate for Noble’s policy priorities and coordinate direct outreach across the organization. You will draft legislative language, regulatory proposals, comments, and testimony. You will represent Noble in coalitions, manage partnerships, and participate in boards or commissions that advance policy goals. You will support public visibility through conferences, events, and media engagement.

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree and seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in agriculture, conservation, natural resources, legislative strategy, or government affairs. An advanced degree is preferred. You need strong strategy skills, policy experience, stakeholder engagement ability, and comfort working at the intersection of science, producer needs, and public policy.

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