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Monday, January 26, 2026

Mercy For Animals – Senior Policy Specialist, US Government Affairs and Public Policy (Remote, United States)

Mercy For Animals seeks a Senior Policy Specialist to support its US Government Affairs and Public Policy team in advancing legislation and policy aimed at reducing and ending the use of animals in the food system. This role combines policy research, drafting, lobbying support, and legislative tracking in a mission driven advocacy organization focused on building a just and sustainable food system.

You will research and analyze state and local legislation, draft persuasive policy materials including letters, fact sheets, op eds, and testimony, and help advance policy initiatives through coalition building and bipartisan relationship development. The role also involves bill tracking, internal coordination, and monitoring political developments relevant to animal agriculture and food policy.

Ideal candidates bring at least one year of government affairs or public policy experience, strong research and writing skills, familiarity with state and municipal legislative processes, and a clear commitment to animal protection and intersectional policy work. This is a full time, remote role with limited travel, offering a salary range of $63,000 to $65,000.

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Saturday, January 24, 2026

CAVA – Director, Senior Corporate Counsel, Food, Sustainability and Marketing

CAVA seeks a Director, Senior Corporate Counsel to support its fast growing Mediterranean restaurant brand across food innovation, sustainability, marketing, and supply chain operations. Reporting to the VP and Senior Associate Chief Legal Officer, this role serves as a key legal partner to culinary, food safety, sustainability, marketing, operations, and CPG teams.

You will advise on food and menu related regulations, review and negotiate supplier and packaging agreements, manage cross functional compliance projects, and review marketing and claims across all channels. The role blends regulatory analysis, contract drafting, and strategic counseling in a high growth, mission driven environment.

Ideal candidates hold a JD with an active U.S. license and bring 7 or more years of law firm or in house experience, with exposure to food law, sustainability, nutrition, marketing, or supply chain issues. This is a full time role offering competitive pay, bonus and long term incentives, unlimited PTO, comprehensive benefits, and minimal travel.

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Friday, January 23, 2026

National Audubon Society – Senior Manager, Policy (Seattle, WA)

The National Audubon Society seeks a Senior Manager, Policy to lead state and federal policy efforts advancing bird conservation and climate priorities in Washington State. Reporting to Audubon’s Vice President, Washington, this role shapes and executes policy strategies focused on clean energy and climate policy, conservation funding, habitat protection, and working and public lands.

In this position, you will develop and implement Audubon’s Washington policy agenda, build bipartisan relationships with elected officials, Tribal governments, agencies, and coalitions, and serve as a primary advocate and spokesperson for Audubon’s conservation priorities. You will collaborate closely with state and national teams, expand grassroots advocacy capacity, and support fundraising and partnership efforts tied to policy campaigns.

Ideal candidates bring 7 or more years of experience in public policy, government relations, or conservation advocacy, strong knowledge of Washington’s political landscape, and a proven ability to build coalitions and influence policy outcomes. This is a full time role based in Seattle. Compensation ranges from $115,000 to $129,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits.

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Inspire Brands – Manager, Regulatory Compliance and Nutrition (Atlanta, GA)

Inspire Brands is seeking a Manager of Regulatory Compliance and Nutrition to support its portfolio of global restaurant brands, including Dunkin’, Arby’s, SONIC, and others. This role sits within the Atlanta based Global Support Center and partners closely with R&D, marketing, digital, and operations teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and consumer focused nutrition and regulatory information across menus, packaging, advertising, and digital platforms.

In this position, you will manage nutrition and ingredient documentation systems, oversee labeling and claims compliance, monitor federal and local regulations, and track industry and consumer trends related to nutrition and wellness. You will review advertising and menu materials, maintain nutrition data across brand websites and apps, and provide strategic guidance during product development and menu optimization. The role also supports project management efforts and may supervise up to two direct reports.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or a related field, 5 or more years of experience in nutrition and regulatory affairs within the food industry, and strong working knowledge of FDA regulations, nutrition labeling, and tools such as ESHA Genesis.

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Publix Super Markets, Inc. – Supervising Liability Litigation Attorney (Plantation, FL)

Publix Super Markets is seeking a Supervising Liability Litigation Attorney to join its South Florida Litigation Law Office within the Risk Management department. This role shows up for an experienced trial attorney ready to lead complex tort and personal injury litigation for the largest employee owned company in the United States.

In this position, you will serve as first chair in jury trials, supervise attorneys and legal staff, develop litigation strategy, and represent Publix in hearings, depositions, and trials across Florida state courts. You will also oversee office operations, manage vendors and experts, and contribute to risk evaluation and strategic planning.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, are admitted to the Florida Bar, and bring at least 8 years of litigation experience, including significant tort and personal injury defense and multiple jury trials. Supervisory experience and South Florida litigation background are preferred.

This is an in person role based in Plantation, Florida, with up to 20 percent travel. Total annual compensation with bonus ranges from approximately $177,000 to $266,000, plus exceptional benefits including employee stock ownership, retirement plans, healthcare, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Aspen Institute – Chief of Staff, Energy and Environment Program (Washington, DC)

The Aspen Institute is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director of its Energy and Environment Program. This role supports program strategy, execution, and internal alignment across a growing portfolio focused on energy, environment, and climate solutions.

You will help translate strategy into action by managing priorities, tracking progress, coordinating across teams, and supporting leadership decision making. The role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate across strategy and execution in a fast paced, mission driven environment.

This is an on site role based in Washington, DC with frequent travel. Ideal candidates bring 10 plus years of relevant experience and strong operational, communication, and leadership skills. Salary is $145,000 to $155,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits.

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Tulane University – Senior Research Fellow, Institute on Water, Law & Policy (New Orleans, LA)

Tulane University seeks a Senior Research Fellow to join its Institute on Water, Law & Policy beginning in August 2026. This fellowship supports early career legal scholars interested in water law, water policy, and resource stewardship through applied research and program engagement.

In this role, you will conduct research on water law and policy topics, prepare reports and white papers, coordinate with external partners and contractors, supervise research assistants, and develop at least one public presentation. The position integrates research, collaboration, and professional development within the Law School’s interdisciplinary water programs.

Ideal candidates earned a JD or LLM within the past two years, demonstrate strong academic performance, and show a clear interest in water management and policy. Knowledge of environmental, administrative, or property law is expected, along with strong writing and communication skills. Prior experience in water resources is preferred.

This is a full time, salaried fellowship based in New Orleans, with occasional travel for conferences or meetings. Compensation follows Tulane’s salaried pay structure and includes access to the university’s comprehensive benefits package.

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Cargill – Contracts Associate Lawyer (Hybrid, Wayzata, MN)

Cargill seeks a Contracts Associate Lawyer to support its global business by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts. This role partners closely with business teams and legal colleagues to enable procurement, manufacturing, technology, construction, sales, and licensing transactions while managing legal risk in a fast paced environment.

In this position, you will negotiate third party agreements, develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks, support workflow and contract lifecycle management systems, and independently handle complex contract matters. You will also contribute to special projects, provide leadership within defined contract categories, and collaborate across a global legal team.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA accredited law school, are licensed in the US, and bring at least five years of experience in commercial contracts, particularly procurement, capital expenditure, or construction agreements. Strong judgment, communication skills, and comfort working with ambiguity are essential. Experience with CLM systems and automation is a plus.

This is a full time hybrid role based in Wayzata, Minnesota, requiring in office work approximately three days per week. Compensation is approximately $110,000 to $140,000 annually.

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