Attorney, MEI Attorney

Job Summary:

MEI is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as (Senior or Executive Director), Regulatory and Compliance Counsel, reporting to our Chief Compliance Officer.  This role will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel in support of our investigational products and brand planning activities in preparation for commercial launch.  This attorney will provide legal advice across the product portfolio, in areas such as FDA regulations, Anti-kickback Statute, PhRMA Code and other industry guidance documents. clinical development activities, product labeling, scientific exchange, publications, medical affairs activities and launch preparedness.  This role will serve as the legal function representative on the review team for medical materials, unbranded campaigns and ultimately promotional materials.

Role and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

The SD or ED, Regulatory and Compliance Counsel will be responsible for providing proactive advice and support across brand functions (e.g. Medical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory, Sales).  Specific Activities include:

• Partner and collaborate with other departments and functions (e.g. Contracting, Privacy, HR, IT)

• Review and approval of various brand activities and tactics

• Serve on cross functional team responsible for product labeling

• Serve on cross functional review teams advising on medical materials and promotional materials

• Serve on other cross functional teams and governance bodies as assigned

• Prepare and Conduct training on a variety of legal and compliance topics

• Assist in the preparation of organization and leadership communications

• Potential management of future team members

• Other activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Minimum of 10 years of law practice, at least 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Direct experience advising on the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and associated regulations, Anti-Kickback Statute, FCPA, Managed Markets and Pricing issues

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to present complex information accurately and concisely to all levels of management

• Excellent presentation/ skills

• Ability to develop/create engaging training

• Ability to contribute individually as well as lead cross functionally

Job Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Juris Doctorate Degree

• Active license to practice law- admitted to the bar in at least one of the 50 states and eligible for in-house counsel registration in California

To Apply:

https://www.biospace.com/job/2503723/senior-director-exec-director-regulatory-and-compliance-counsel/?utm_source=Partner_JS&utm_medium=Aggregator_Paid&utm_campaign=LinkedIn-Slots

Senior Analyst II, Claims Substantiation, L'Oreal

L'Oreal is looking for a Senior Analyst II, Claims Substantiation. 

Responsibilities & Roles:

• Evaluate and validate product claims for L’Oreal products, including claims-related launch responsibilities for domestic, regional and international brands collaborating closely with L’Oreal colleagues globally. Primary stakeholders will include the product development, product evaluation, regulatory, safety, marketing and legal teams, worldwide Claims and Country Scientific Directors.
• Act as Principal contact person in the claims review in assigned areas, from inception to launch and beyond.
• Perform legal and compliance review of advertising copy in all forms of media including but not limited to, television, digital media, packaging, print, public relations and other promotional materials.
• Reviews test reports, test designs and literature to determine if sufficient for claims support.
• Create claims dossiers and provide substantiation dossiers to authorities in the US and abroad as needed, includes attestations, television network substantiations and retailer substantiation requests.  
• Applies and provides claims advice applying laws, regulations and guidance from Federal Trade Commission, Food & Drug Administration and National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau, case law and assists with defending challenges (litigation).
• Collaborates with international colleagues on Claims/Communications limitations in countries where products will be sold.
• Keeps management informed of escalating issues. Assist management with formulating and implementing policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in related science required; advanced degree in science, preferred.
• Minimum of four years industry experience (cosmetics/personal care, pharmaceutical, food or products), including specific experience in claims substantiation.
• Extensive knowledge of the product claims regulations and U.S. compliance landscape
• Take an active leadership role with Marketing, Legal and within R&I to resolve disputes on claims.
• Collaborative, strategic, excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a cross functional role and to interact effectively across highly matrixed global organization.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and interpersonal) and the ability to identify and recommend solutions to problems. Strong negotiation skills.
• Flexible and adaptable; ability to work in an exhilarating, fast-paced environment.
• Multi-lingual.  English fluency, Portuguese, French and/or Spanish would also be a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please email USApplicationAccommodation@support.lorealusa.com. Please note this email will only respond to specific requests for assistance completing the application as a request for accommodation for a disability. All others will not be considered.

To Apply:

https://careers.loreal.com/en_US/jobs/JobDetail/123545?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=job_slot&utm_campaign=unlimited_job_slot_test

Senior Principal Legal Counsel, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market is seeking to hire an attorney with expertise in the laws and regulations that apply to the products we sell including conventional food, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills and enjoy working in a collaborative manner to achieve company goals.

Responsibilities and Roles

In this role you will be part of a small team of attorneys that serve as an internal resource to Whole Foods Market team members including members of its Merchandising, Quality Assurance, Quality Standards, and Operations Teams, and other members of the Legal Team, to address federal, state and local regulatory compliance matters. Responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Providing advice on regulatory compliance, including product labeling issues, for conventional food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, over-the-counter drugs, pet food, medical devices, homeopathic products, and household products

• Providing advice on product safety issues including GRAS status

• Advising on in-store signage compliance for meat, seafood, produce, prep foods and bakery products

• Responding to regulatory agency requests and enforcement actions

• Providing guidance on pricing issues

• Researching and providing advice with respect to new market trends

Qualifications

Candidates must have the following qualifications:

• a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with a minimum of 6 years of practice

• expertise in the interpretation and application of FDA, USDA and FTC regulations and relevant federal and state laws that apply to food, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.

Skills

• Passion for fulfilling the higher purpose, core values, and leadership principles of Whole Foods Market

• Commitment to operational excellence and servant leadership

• Collaborative and team-oriented focus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues to non-lawyers

• Ability to analyze and mitigate legal, reputational, and business risks

• Ability to gain trust from team members throughout the company

• Ability to meet deadlines when faced with multiple and varied tasks

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

To Apply:

https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/global/en/job/WHFOGLOBALREQ20220306497/Senior-Principal-Legal-Counsel?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=phenom-feeds&source=BA_LinkedInSponsored

Senior counsel, Ferrara

The Senior Counsel reports to Ferrara’s Assistant General Counsel and is responsible for mitigating legal risk across the company in areas such as marketing, advertising, ESG, food law and trademarks. S/he serves as the primary legal advisor to the marketing and quality teams, liaising with external counsel as necessary.Ways you will make a difference:

• Counsel on food law issues including compliance with labeling, advertising and safety regulations from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Counsel on advertising and marketing law issues, including advertising review and claims substantiation, advertising disputes that may arise under the Lanham Act, as consumer class actions, as competitive challenges in the National Advertising Division (NAD) or otherwise, marketing to children, promotions and contests, social and digital engagement, including influencers, sponsorships and celebrity endorsements, and agency and media agreements
• Oversee trademark portfolio, working with outside counsel and other providers on domestic and international trademark clearance, prosecution and maintenance, and trademark licenses
• Advise on brand protection, including by overseeing outside vendor that monitors online marketplaces, websites and social media for counterfeit or adulterated products and infringement of Ferrara’s trademarks and copyrights; manage litigation in this area
• Review and analyze legal and regulatory developments and trends and determine potential applicability and impact as necessary
• Manage outside counsel to ensure Ferrara receives excellent service levels while ensuring costs are within budget
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of complex documents and contracts
• Establish templates and/or other processes, standards and best practices
• Develop annual strategic plans and goals that align with the overall objectives of Ferrara and the Legal Department

Skills that will make you successful:

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to reduce the complex to understandable actionable steps
• Intellectual curiosity and strong critical thinking – ask the second question and elicit all relevant facts before making a recommendation
• Take a sophisticated, risk-based approach when providing legal advice
• Team player with a strong sense of self balanced with humility and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Embrace and encourage diversity of thought and open expression of ideas and opinions
• Ability to influence results in a multi-site, multi-state environment
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced organization with multiple demands, demonstrating a sense of urgency when appropriate, but being able to push back when more time is necessary to properly evaluate an issue

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing in the state of Illinois or another U.S. state and able to “waive” in to Illinois
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

6-10 years of practice at a large law firm or in-house at a food company with experience advising on food law and regulatory, marketing/ advertising law and litigation and/or trademark law

To Apply:

https://jobs.ferrarausa.com/job/Chicago-Sr_-Legal-Counsel%2C-Brand-IL/864177200/?utm_source=LINKEDIN&utm_medium=referrer

Senior Specialist in Regulatory, Hershey

This position in Regulatory Affairs within the QRC organization involves leveraging knowledge of global food safety, nutrition science, and regulation for labeling, claims and transparency to develop policies, standards, and set company direction to ensure compliance for all Hershey ingredients and finished products. At Hershey this means ensuring that all aspects of a product’s lifecycle from development to delivery are compliant with all government regulations and company guidelines for the retail markets in which they are sold. This involves constantly monitoring the global food regulatory landscape for emerging issues; advising key internal stakeholders to the potential impact to the company; engaging and advocating as appropriate; and ensuring compliance. 

 

Role Responsibilities: 

 

50% - Regulatory Compliance Support – Serve as SME for:

• U.S. food regulations. Provide regulatory leadership in areas including labeling, food safety, food additives, flavors and claims regulations. Utilize internal and external tools and systems to evaluate ingredients and formulas to make proactive, risk-based decisions
• Finished product labeling regulations. Direct and execute finished product labeling from creation to final packaging approval.
• Finished product claims management. Lead internal and third-party claims strategy for nutrient content claims, Organic, Non-GMO, Vegan, etc.). Work with manufacturing sites to lead and implement testing and substantiation.

 

40% - Business Engagement/Technical Leadership

• Lead regulatory projects of medium to high complexity with minimal supervision. Develop regulatory standards, SOP’s, programs, processes, and tools. Communicate regulatory policy to internal stakeholders and partner with global regulatory teams to ensure consistency of compliance programs
• Understand Quality and Regulatory excellence for the product lifecycle (develop, source, make, deliver) and drive Compliance by Design mindset.
• Research new and changing regulations impacting ingredients, recipes, and claims. Communicate business impact and drive for solutions that benefit global export business and U.S. growth

 

10% - Other Regulatory Compliance Responsibilities:

• Horizon scanning: Monitor emerging nutrition and regulatory trends that could impact the business or unlock growth opportunities 
• Trade organizations: Participate as a member is industry trade organizations to understand the regulatory policy landscape and potential impact to the business and mitigate risk
• Support Consumer Relations by providing responses to nutrition and regulatory related questions. Proactively create tools and training for newly implemented regulatory initiatives
• Act as a back-up to support certification programs (i.e. Halal, Kosher).

 

Qualifications: 

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science Related Field (Food Nutrition, Food Law and Regulation, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry) or equivalent.  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related Food Regulatory Affairs experience 
• Detailed understanding of U.S. Labeling laws (food additives, nutrition, standards of identity, and claims)
• Functional understanding and ability to navigate an international food regulation database
• High proficiency in use of advanced computational software (i.e. Excel, Power point, SAP)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to analyze complex technical data
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking. Comfortable with ambiguity.
• Excellent analytical and researching skills
• Excellent communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, presentations) to all levels of the organization 
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to self-manage for managing numerous priorities
• Strong initiative, and the ability to change in a fast-changing environment
• Ability to influence and make complicated subjects clear and presentable
• Impeccable ethics and must maintain a high level of confidentiality 

To Apply:

https://careers.thehersheycompany.com/us/en/job/HERSA005H12761/Sr-Specialist-Regulatory?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=phenom-feeds

 

Director of Policy and Governance, Indigenous Food and Agriculture Program

The University of Arkansas Director of Policy and Governance for Indigenous Food and Agriculture Program is a member of the IFAI Team. The position is responsible for participating in developing, executing, and maintaining a comprehensive policy analysis and Tribal Governance strategy for the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative located within the School of Law. Strategies will also include activities to increase the visibility and profile of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative major national initiatives. The Director of Policy and Governance will be working directly with Tribal governments on matters of governance and economic development, Tribal colleges and inter-tribal organizations, as well as the partners to the Initiative in the execution of the Initiative programs. This position reports to and is evaluated by the Associate Director of the Initiative and works in collaboration with colleagues throughout the campus. The Director of Policy and Governance is also responsible for research, drafting, planning, editing, publication, and circulation of print materials, online newsletters, postings on social media and other communication outreach related to the Initiative projects. Additionally, the Director of Policy and Governance will create and manage systems to track information about key issues of policy, regulation, and rule-making. This position also will research, monitor, analyze and respond to policy issues that affect Tribes and Tribal organizations/stakeholder groups. This position may be required to travel long distances by air or vehicle on behalf of for various events.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position is eligible for remote work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education or international equivalent
• At least two years of government policy experience
• At least two years of experience working with Tribal policy
• Technical assistance experience with Native American populations
• Exposure to agriculture and agriculture related policy proposals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school or international law degree
• At least five years of government policy experience
• Previous experience providing policy interface between American Indian, Alaska
• Native, and Native Hawaiian governments and communities on complex issues related to agriculture and food, rural economic development, business development and related areas central to the sustainable economic development
• Willingness to work as part of a complex team of professionals on issues related to supporting of Native farmers and ranchers
• Experience in assisting with Native American organizations, tribal governments, and inter-­tribal organizations and providing tribal governments with advice on complex issues
• At least five years of experience working with Tribal policy

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding and demonstrated experience working with topical issues and policy issues affecting Native populations
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong problem­ solving skills with the ability to identify and evaluate problems, as well as devise effective solutions with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to set priorities meet deadlines and manage workload
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal and policy matters, interface with the public on complex matters, and seek answers and solutions to complex matters
• Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking skills to find solutions to complex policy issues facing Native communities
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Ability to speak effectively one­-on-­one, in small groups or in large groups

Recruitment Contact Information:

Carly D. Griffith Hotvedt, Associate Director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, hotvedt@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

To Apply:

https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Director-of-Policy-and-Governance-for-Indigenous-Food-and-Agriculture-Program_R0010674

National Agricultural Law Center

National Agricultural  Law Center has two openings, Staff Attorney and Research Fellow.

For full job description please go to links below:

• Staff Attorney, link to the application: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/National-Agricultural-Law-Center-Staff-Attorney_R0010633
• Research fellow (for current law students), link to the application: https://nationalaglawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NALC-Fellowship-posting-summer-fall-2022.pdf

The Regulatory Affairs Cluster Product Compliance Specialist , Unilever

Regulatory Affairs (RA) is a critical functional capability based in R&D that consists of Regulatory Affairs professionals around the globe, operating across the wider business in global, regional, and local Regulatory Affairs roles. Regulatory issues inherently have many aspects: scientific, technical, legal, enforcement, public affairs, and external relations. Regulatory Affairs operates at these interfaces and combines expertise on regulations.  

The Regulatory Affairs Cluster Product Compliance Specialist in North America will deliver support to the Food & Refreshment categories and will report to the North American Regulatory Affairs Manager, Cluster Product Compliance.

Excellent working relations across the relevant interfaces are required to deliver this role.

Job Summary

• First Point of Contact to the growing Unilever International Food & Refreshment Business.
• Build a relationship with the internal Unilever International Team and create a working network which will enable the regulatory affairs compliance support of the Unilever International Food & Refreshment Business for products sold in the US. 
• Work as the Regulatory Affairs Compliance Business Partner to cluster divisional teams: R&D (Cluster/Local/Global), Supply Chain (Quality, Procurement, Innovation planners, Logistics, and International Compliance & Trade), Regulatory Affairs Cluster Innovation/Advocacy (I/A), Artwork Excellence Team, and External Affairs/Legal.
• Provide the regulatory compliance assessment for raw materials and products related to US regulations according to FDA and USDA regulations. 
• Support claims assessment as per US FDA guidelines in co-operation with US local Regulatory Affairs Innovation and Advocacy Team.
• Support the design and maintenance of business processes to implement US regulatory compliance for the US Unilever International business.
• Work with external third-party experts as needed and create a network of consultants to support the US Unilever International business.
• Ability to interpret regulatory compliance reports and/or documents from external third-party experts.
• Ability to use digital tools to review and document regulatory compliance.
• Accountable for informing requestors of compliance review in a timely manner.
• Ensure all regulatory information is properly documented.
• Ensure regulatory review is aligned with all Unilever internal requirements.
• Evaluate raw material information and product information for compliance with California Prop 65.
• Ensure that all existing Unilever International products are evaluated for regulatory changes.
• Support the implementation of changed/new US legislation in relevant products.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science/Technology, Nutrition, or related science degree
• 2-4 years’ experience in CPG company in Regulatory Affairs with a focus on FDA and USDA food regulations will be preferred.  
• Ability to communicate effectively with line manager on key projects.
• Ability to pro-actively communicate with key partners/stakeholders across the organization and can tailor complex technical information into clear/relevant messages for all audiences.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze, trouble-shoot, take initiative, set priorities, drive things forward and look for opportunities to increase speed and agility.
• Eager to learn and take on challenges.
• Fully operational in virtual ways of working.
• Excellent English with strong written and verbal skills.
• Team player with a solid record of working in and with diverse teams.

To Apply

https://careers.unilever.com/job/-/-/34155/23340748752?utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_medium=job_posting

Regulatory Affairs Manager I, McCormick & Company

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into the Regulatory Affairs Manager II - Customer, the Regulatory Manager I serves as a regulatory and technical compliance consultant to business partners by interpreting, evaluating regulations, industry standards and customer requirements. This position brings risk-based solutions in support of commercialization and related processes, assists in directing the execution of compliance work as necessary, and manages overall customer/project expectations and KPIs.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regulatory Consultation: provides technical and regulatory guidance and direction within and outside of the Quality and Regulatory function to enable successful development of products and service to internal and external customers
• Risk Analysis and Approval: evaluates raw materials, labels, products, claims, advertising, etc., as needed, to make proactive risk-based decisions to enable speed, competitiveness, and regulatory compliance 
• Process Implementation and Optimization: Develops and implements new processes and procedures related to new and existing regulations, customer requirements, McCormick standards, etc; delivers training in support of these efforts and as needed for other initiatives
• Governance and Oversight: Participates in programs to ensure that regulatory information is accurate
• Cross Functional Acumen (Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales/Marketing/Commercialization, Customer Service):  Understand Quality and Regulatory excellence for multiple parts of the product lifecycle (develop, source, make, plan, deliver, customer)
  • Ability to use product lifecycle knowledge to improve competitive positions
  • Ability to apply industry best practices in daily operations
• Food Industry/Flavor Industry Insight:  Ability to manage site/team in accordance with the appropriate Regulatory and business requirements from Food/Flavor Industry
  • Ability to apply and assess appropriate processes and programs that are compliant with applicable Food/Flavor Industry while understanding business impact
  • Ability to manage vendor and customer contracts and relationships to meet Food/Flavor Industry requirements and set expectations
  • Ability to develop and assess processes that are compliant with applicable regulatory, vendor, and customer requirements for site/team
  • Provide leadership on Food/Flavor Industry initiatives implementation, training, and compliance to site/team
• Food Law, Certifications, labeling and Regulations:  Ability to manage site/team in accordance with the appropriate certifications, food laws, labeling and compliance regulations.
  • Ability to apply appropriate certification, food legislation and regulatory requirements to site/team processes and products
  • Ability to develop and assess processes and products that are compliant with applicable regulatory requirements for site/team
  • Ability to apply food regulations to critical business decisions
  • Ability to interpret food regulations and responding to business needs (customer request, consumer request, business unit request)
  • Participation in trade associations and building networks of regulatory experts
  • Interaction to legal counsels and regulators
  • Training and development of internal and cross functional sites/teams on emerging regulations and/or issues

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline 
• Participation in leadership coursework per appropriate level required
• Certification focused on Quality and Food Safety for Supply Chain requirement: PCQI (or HACCP based on region)
• Trade association engagement 
• JIFSAN Core Risk Certificate or equivalent 
• Food labeling course 
• Introduction to Regulatory course and Food & Drug Law course 
• 4+ years experience in relevant role
• Experience in at least one Quality focus areas (Customer, Operations, Regulatory, Supplier, Global CoE) or related function, including Supply Chain, Product Development preferred
• Experience in the Food/Flavor Industry preferred
• Team Leadership experience preferred

To Apply:

https://careers.mccormick.com/job/HUNT-VALLEY-Regulatory-Affairs-Manager-I-MD-21031/829738300/?utm_source=LINKEDIN&utm_medium=referrer

Sr. Counsel, Litigation, Regulatory, and Compliance, UNFI

UNFI is looking for a Sr. Counsel, Litigation, Regulatory, and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage relevant litigation and pre-litigation issues, including the development and implementation of settlement and mediation strategies, in a manner that protects the best interests of the Company, as well as the Company’s integrity, reputation, assets, officers and employees, while ensuring the Company operates in compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Assist in the management of both low- and high-exposure litigated claims; analyze legal and factual issues, claims and defenses; manage outside counsel and litigation budgets and develop processes and criteria for measuring and evaluating counsel performance; assist in responding to discovery and fulfilling eDiscovery and disclosure obligations; provide analysis and input regarding potential exposures and formulate settlement authority requests.
• Provide guidance to the Company on avoiding litigation exposure, including through training.
• Assist in achieving the Legal Department’s diversity and inclusion goals, including by seeking diverse outside counsel
• Drive several Corporate Ethics & Compliance Program strategic goals:
• Develop and launch Ethics & Compliance Program intranet site for associates to easily locate resources, training, communication, and engage directly with the Ethics & Compliance team
• Work with Communications and other internal stakeholders to develop Ethics & Compliance branding for intranet site, communications, and training materials
• Develop Ethics & Compliance training/communication plan around key compliance issues with regular cadence of communications to help support associate awareness and decision-making
• Perform other compliance duties as assigned by Sr. Director and/or CCO to support development, implementation, and daily operational tasks for maintaining an effective Corporate Ethics & Compliance Program
• Provide legal advice and handle Company-wide regulatory compliance matters pertaining to USDA/FDA/FTC/CPSC and applicable state laws and regulations around food and product safety, labeling, claims, and marketing/advertising; transportation; government contracting; and hazardous waste management and/or other environmental compliance matters
• Develop regulatory compliance policies and procedures as needed
• Interact with federal and state regulatory agencies as needed (e.g., responding to inquiries, inspection observations, and enforcement actions)
• Maintain awareness of relevant legal climate, current case law decisions and professional expertise through the review of legal publications, seminar/conference attendance, etc.
• Work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders and develop strong partnerships with operating leaders by providing excellent legal guidance and facilitating efficient resolution of commercial questions
• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with UNFI’s business, products and future goals
• Perform other relevant job duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education/ Certifications: (Required/Preferred-list requirement is required or preferred)
• Undergraduate degree from a well-known university/college combined with a J.D. from a highly respected law school.
• Membership in good standing to at least one state bar – Rhode Island or Minnesota preferred – and the ability to register as an “in-house counsel” pursuant to applicable state court rules.
• Certified Compliance & Ethics progressions (CCEP) preferred.
• Experience:
• 7+ years of legal experience gained in a law firm environment and/or in-house legal department, with focus in litigation and regulatory compliance. In-house experience strongly preferred.
• 3-4 years related experience in Corporate Ethics & Compliance Program roles (preferred)
• Experience in wholesale distribution and retail industries is a plus

Skills

• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Fulsome understanding of US Sentencing Guidelines and DOJ’s expectations for effective corporate compliance programs (a plus)
• Knowledge of privacy security law is a plus

Skills/ Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be a team player, willing to jump in and help out wherever needed on projects
• Must be a quick learner with strong internal motivation and possess initiative, integrity and resilience
• Ability to present information and reports to management timely, clearly and concisely
• Ability to collaborate, build relationships, gain credibility and partner with others in a complex organization in pursuit of the best possible business and legal terms
• Strong project management skills and work ethic, with great attention to details and a “roll up the sleeves” attitude
• Ability to navigate, be comfortable with and have the flexibility to adjust in, a collaborative, intense, fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Creative and innovative mindset to develop engaging training/communication materials
• Strong, pragmatic business acumen with the ability to recognize and communicate the business consequences of legal advice
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

• Some travel may be required

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday

• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

To Apply:

https://jobs.unfi.com/jobs/sr-counsel-litigation-regulatory-compliance-14669

Policy Director, DC Greens

DC Greens - a nonprofit that works to advance health equity by building a just and resilient food system - is seeking candidates for a Policy Director position within the organization.  The Policy Director is a member of DC Greens' Leadership Team, and is responsible for leading the Policy Department. DC Greens' policy portfolio is expansive (including food access, institutional procurement, and healthcare policy around "food as medicine"), with a theory of change that includes cross-sector collaboration and centering the priorities of those who are most impacted.  Check out our Strategic Plan to learn more about our strategic priorities.

Qualifications 

• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity; experience and cultural competence working with historically oppressed peoples and a strategic understanding of social change 
• Demonstrated commitment to the vision and mission of DC Greens’ work; experience with advancing food justice initiatives in the District 
• 10+ years of progressively increasing program management responsibilities informed by direct community experience and/or related educational studies 
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience leading, managing, and guiding diverse teams in their professional development 
• Minimum of 3 years non profit leadership experience 
• Experience managing programs within a nonprofit setting 
• Ability to manage multiple teams simultaneously, prioritize accordingly, and deliver against competing deadlines 
•  Ability to implement vision, think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgment and lead change 
• Visionary leader who creatively translates strategy to help staff connect the big picture to their independent roles 
• Diplomatic and transparent leader with excellent emotional IQ 
•  Clear oral and written communication skills with experience shaping messages to relevant stakeholders
• Experience in policy development, campaigning, and change activities 
• Preferred familiarity with the food policy landscape in DC

Salary & Benefits This is a regular, full-time (40 hours/week) salary, exempt position. The salary range for this position is $86,750 to $92,000 commensurate with experience and non negotiable. There is a generous benefits package (medical/dental/vision, disability/life insurance, 25 days PTO, employer match on retirement contributions after 1 year, flexible schedule). DC Greens does have a telework policy that allows employees to work remotely. Due to the current pandemic all employees are currently working remotely but being physically present in the office may be a requirement in the future. How to Apply If interested, email a cover letter and resume to hiring@dcgreens.org. In your cover letter provide an answer in 250 words or less to the following prompt: What is your personal and professional lived experience with the communities with whom we work? Please put "Policy Director" in the subject line and save your cover letter and resume as a single attachment labeled “LAST NAME, FIRST NAME_Application”. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with priority given to applicants that apply by March 18, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST. Anticipated start date is April 18, 2022.

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