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Consider joining us in the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Our students attend either full- or part-time, on-campus or by distance. Many are experienced professionals. We provide an excellent value and an exceptional opportunity. Vist our website at law.uark.edu/llm or email us at LLM@uark.edu.

Monday, October 30, 2023

Agri General Counsel - Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Little Rock, AR)

For more information and how to apply: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/job/Little-Rock-AGRI-GENERAL-COUNSEL-AR-72205/1092141200/

Salary Range: $96,960 - $140,592

Summary
The Agri General Counsel is responsible for the oversight of the Department’s legal section and interacting with state and federal agencies, conducting legal research, writing legal documents, and providing legal assistance to the agency. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Attorney Specialist - Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Little Rock, AR)

For more information and how to apply: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/job/Little-Rock-ATTORNEY-SPECIALIST-AR-72205/1062499300/

Salary Range: $62,531.00 - $90,670.00

Summary
The Attorney Specialist is responsible for conducting legal research and writing legal documents for use in litigation and for providing legal assistance to the agency. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Managing Attorney - Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Little Rock, AR)

For more information and how to apply: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/job/Little-Rock-MANAGING-ATTORNEY-AR-72205/1091456900/

Salary Range: $77,862.00 - $112,900.00

Summary
The Managing Attorney is responsible for conducting legal research and writing legal documents for use in litigation, providing legal assistance to the agency, and supervising subordinate attorneys and legal administrative support staff. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Faculty Positions in Food and Nutrition Equity and Climate Resilience, Agriculture and Equity Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy - Tufts University (Boston, MA)

For more info and how to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/134783

Description

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University seeks candidates at any rank for two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions on the topic of equity in agriculture, food and nutrition. One position is focused on food and nutrition equity in general, and the other is part of a university-wide cluster hire related to climate resilience, agriculture, and equity.

For food and nutrition equity, the new position could address any aspect of U.S. or global food and nutrition, including systemic racism and other forms of discrimination or other social and structural causes of systemic inequities. Areas of focus could include, for example, the reach and impact of nutrition assistance programs, the measurement and alleviation of food and nutrition insecurity, food economics, markets and policy, food industry practices and regulation, the role of disordered eating and weight stigma, employment conditions and demographic change in the food sector, or global food systems. Successful candidates may work in the U.S. or other countries, and may focus on particular nutritional or health outcomes or specific qualitative and quantitative research methods, developing novel and rigorous approaches to identify, address, and eliminate systemic inequities in food and nutrition.

For climate resilience, agriculture and equity, the new position could address any aspect of U.S. or global agriculture and farm communities, focusing on the development and use of climate-resilient innovations for a more inclusive and equitable food system. This position is expected to offer a new course on climate resilience and equity in agriculture and farm communities, with attention to both the United States and our global context. Areas of focus could include, for example, climate justice, maladaptation, changes in land use and rural-urban interactions, agricultural technology and management of crops and livestock, adaptation policy and livelihood transitions in agriculture, integrated modeling of agriculture, climate and ecosystem services, or new approaches to data analysis and evaluation about populations experiencing and responding to climate change.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a relevant doctoral degree, with a track record of applying disciplinary expertise to improving equity in agriculture, food and nutrition. We seek candidates whose work is relevant to a range of stakeholders in both public and private sectors including marginalized populations and people who are disproportionately at risk or are historically excluded from research, with public engagement in community action, advocacy or guidance of policies and programs.

Successful candidates for the food and nutrition equity position may have a background in the health sciences (e.g., nutrition or public health, medicine, epidemiology, clinical psychology), social sciences (e.g., sociology, economics, political science, social psychology), or related professions (e.g., public policy, business, law). For climate resilience, agriculture and equity, successful candidates may have a background in agriculture (including agricultural economics and other approaches to modeling crop, livestock and food systems) or climate and the environment (including environmental sciences, climate change modeling and data analysis).

Successful candidates for both positions should have a record of independent research and publications and bring or demonstrate promise to develop a vigorous externally funded research program. Candidates will be expected to teach 2-3 graduate level courses per year, advise and mentor diverse students at the masters and doctoral levels, and engage in university and professional service. These are full-time, tenure-track or tenured, 12-month positions for work both in-person and online; successful candidates would be welcome to propose a hybrid schedule that works for them. The starting date is negotiable. Salary, start-up package and benefits are highly competitive and will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.

Application Instructions

Questions about the position should be addressed to Professor William Masters, search committee chair, by email at william.masters@tufts.edu. Candidates should submit their application indicating which position is of interest, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of professional objectives, and contact information for three references at http://apply.interfolio.com/134783. The statement of objectives should be uploaded as a single document, covering the candidate’s goals for research, teaching and impact on society, in general and specifically regarding equity, prior to December 1st, 2023.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The Friedman School is committed to the recruitment of a diverse, inclusive faculty, so women, members of minoritized racial and ethnic groups, and individuals from other historically underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Tufts University prides itself on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skills in positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

For more info and how to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/134783

Regulatory Program Manager - Informa Group (Boulder, CO)

For more info and how to apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ni/InformaGroupPlc/6c43cd8b-6523-4854-8a02-72a491af84e4-regulatory-program-manager

Company Description

Informa is one of the world’s leading knowledge providers. We create and deliver highly specialized information through publishing, events, training, market intelligence, and expertise, providing valuable knowledge to individuals, businesses and organizations worldwide.

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience, and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content, and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organizer, with over 500 international events, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.

This role sits in our Health and Nutrion portfolio

Job Description

The Regulatory Program Manager will perform regulatory consulting for ingredient manufacturers and food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic CPG brands. Consulting services include label, marketing and website reviews, and facility registration. This individual is responsible for managing the regulatory workload to ensure clients are provided consistent, high-quality service and subject matter expertise, and is a key player in developing the consulting program. This role also oversees regulatory-related event and advertising compliance, providing internal guidance on regulatory questions and ensuring work is performed correctly and efficiently, and regulatory training for other members of the team. This individual will report to the Vice President of Market Integrity for Informa Health & Nutrition.

Legal Counsel, North America - Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. (Kansas City, MO)

For more info and how to apply: https://lsna.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2efyjj1cb3t/aa1b?noia=1

Job Description
Lindt & Sprüngli is seeking a highly motivated and engaged Legal Counsel, North America, who will be responsible for supporting the North American brands of Lindt & Sprüngli. The tasks of this newly created role include acting as key legal support for the areas of Human Resources, Data Protection, Privacy, and Cybersecurity, IT, Procurement, and ESG/Sustainability. Additionally, the role will be responsible for legal compliance and associated trainings, outside counsel management, monitoring legal developments in their responsible areas and communicating changes, as needed.

Limited travel is required.

Basic Qualifications

U.S. Qualified lawyer with strong academic record
At least 3-5 years legal post-qualification experience, specifically Employment law/HR experience
“Hands-on” commercial & contract legal experience
Experience and success in working with senior management and international environments
Strong advocacy skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently communicate in writing and orally, an aptitude for practical negotiation with both legal and commercial issues, and the capability to think clearly and quickly under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in food law and/or FDA regulations is an advantage
Prefer time spent both with a leading law firm and in-house with a large multinational corporation
Multiple Languages
International commercial & contract legal experience

Assistant Attorney General/Staff Attorney 15/16, Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Division - Michigan's Attorney General's Office (Lansing, MI)

For more info and how to apply:   https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan 

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. 

Please note: Applicants may be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter and transcripts to their application.

Job Description

The attorney in this position will serve in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Division. The attorney will, under supervision of the Division Chief, First Assistant, or Section Head, provide legal services to the Departments of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy; Natural Resources; and Agriculture and Rural Development. The attorney 's work will focus principally on matters involving state environment, natural resources and agriculture laws and related federal laws. The attorney may also work on matters involving American Indian law and the Land Division Act. The incumbent will initially handle assignments that are typically of limited factual and legal complexity with substantial one-on-one supervision, including providing day-to-day legal advice to various state agencies, boards, commissions and officers, and employees, and representation in state and federal administrative proceedings and courts.

Agricultural Worker Rights Attorney - Legal Aid of Nebraska (Omaha or Lincoln, NE)

For more info and how to apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1760461

Legal Aid of Nebraska (Legal Aid) is the only statewide provider of free and direct civil legal services to Nebraska’s poor. Legal Aid’s mission is to address poverty through civil legal services, helping our low-income clients achieve positive outcomes that measurably improves the quality of their lives, helps them get up and out of poverty, and increases family stability.


Legal Aid serves a central role in Nebraska’s civil legal aid delivery system, helping low-income Nebraskans identify their legal needs and find assistance from both Legal Aid and its partners. Last year, Legal Aid provided free civil legal aid that impacted over 25,000 low-income Nebraskans through over 11,000 cases. This is a huge amount of direct legal assistance, representing low-income clients with some of life’s toughest legal challenges. To accomplish this, Legal Aid provides a full range of civil legal services, from brief advice and counsel, to assistance with self representation, to pro bono and direct service referrals, to direct representation in local, state, and federal court. With a staff of over 40 attorneys and offices in eight locations, Legal Aid “makes equal justice happen” for its low-income clients. 

Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:

· Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills strongly preferred.

· Experience working with migrant and/or agricultural workers strongly preferred.


Required Qualifications:

· Admitted to and in good standing with the Nebraska State Bar (or admission imminent.)

· Present ability (or willingness to develop) to manage a typical Legal Aid caseload involving significant litigation.

· A willingness to develop specialized knowledge of laws related to migrant and agricultural workers.

· A commitment to provide legal services to the low-income citizens of Nebraska.

· Awareness of the legal problems and needs of low-income Nebraskans.

· Ability to communicate with persons in the client community.

· Ability to work effectively with other members of the firm.

· Willingness to participate in the local bar and community.

Staff Attorney - Legal Aid of Nebraska (Scottsbluff, NE)

For more info and how to apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1651186

Legal Aid of Nebraska (Legal Aid) is the only statewide provider of free and direct civil legal services to Nebraska’s poor. Legal Aid’s mission is to address poverty through civil legal services, helping our low-income clients achieve positive outcomes that measurably improves the quality of their lives, helps them get up and out of poverty, and increases family stability.


Legal Aid serves a central role in Nebraska’s civil legal aid delivery system, helping low-income Nebraskans identify their legal needs and find assistance from both Legal Aid and its partners. Last year, Legal Aid provided free civil legal aid that impacted over 25,000 low-income Nebraskans through over 11,000 cases. This is a huge amount of direct legal assistance, representing low-income clients with some of life’s toughest legal challenges. To accomplish this, Legal Aid provides a full range of civil legal services, from brief advice and counsel, to assistance with self representation, to pro bono and direct service referrals, to direct representation in local, state, and federal court. With a staff of over 40 attorneys and offices in eight locations, Legal Aid “makes equal justice happen” for its low-income clients. 

Requirements: 

Successful applicants will have good research, writing, litigation, and communication skills.
Successful applicants will also have a demonstrated interest or experience in advancing the goal of equal justice for all.
Must be admitted to Nebraska bar or out-of-state bar with pending waiver application to Nebraska bar.
Please attach a 3–5-page writing sample to the application.

Legal Aid of Nebraska is an equal-opportunity employer.

Regulatory Counsel - FDA (Remote)

Introduction

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is the regulatory, scientific, public health, and consumer protection agency responsible for ensuring all human and animal drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, foods, food additives, drugs and medicated feeds for food producing animals, tobacco, and radiation emitting devices are safe, and effective.

FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN or Center) is responsible for promoting and protecting the public's health by ensuring that the nation's food supply is safe, sanitary, wholesome, and honestly labeled, and that cosmetic products are safe and properly labeled.

Specifics

Internal Number: 0301

This position is being filled under a streamlined hiring authority, Title 21, Section 3072 of the 21st Century Cures Act. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. Additional information on 21st Century Cures Act can be found here: 21st Century Cures Act Information

Bargaining Unit: 3591, National Treasury Employee Union

United States Citizenship is required. You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration.

Qualifications
To be placed into a Cures position, candidates must meet the following criteria:Scientific, Technical, and Professional Fields
Qualified and Outstanding Candidates Qualified applies to all candidates for Cures appointments. The FDA OTS will use the basic requirements defined in the OPM Qualification Standards as a baseline for comparing experience levels and other candidate attributes for relevant positions.
Outstanding candidates can be defined by existing outstanding work experience, outstanding performance rating, or both.

In order to qualify for this Title 21 Cures position, the candidate(s) must meet the following required qualifications. Please note: Additional education and experience listed that is not indicated as required is preferable and desired. Candidates who do not meet the “desired” criteria will not be excluded from consideration for this position.

Desired Professional Experience

A juris doctorate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Expertise in the development, monitoring, coordination, and implementation of FDA policies and regulatory issues related to foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics; responds to inquiries and correspondence directed to the Center Director, Commissioner, Principal Deputy Commissioner, and other senior FDA staff.
Experience using laws to develop and review regulatory or policy documents concerning complex and high priority matters affecting the regulation of foods, including dietary supplements.
Expertise in applying regulatory and policy issues and expert regulatory drafting and review experience to lead major initiatives, such as the development of proposed and final rules, draft and final guidance documents, and other policy documents related to FDA’s regulation of foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
Experience in reviewing documents drafted by other staff, to include drafting and critically reviewing team responses to complicated topics that raise various regulatory and policy issues and affect the regulated industry.
Experience analyzing, interpreting, and implementing complex legislative matters relating to authorizing statutes.

How to Apply
Submit resume or curriculum vitae with cover letter by the closing date as identified above to CFSAN-Cures@fda.hhs.gov. Candidate resumes may be shared with hiring officials within CFSAN with a similar job vacancy. Candidates can opt out of this process by annotating resume with “do not share”. For questions, please contact CFSAN-CURES@fda.hhs.gov. Please reference Job Reference ID: “ORP Regulatory Counsel” when applying.

Announcement Contact
For questions regarding this Cures position, please contact CFSAN-CURES@fda.hhs.gov. Please reference Job Reference ID: “ORP Regulatory Counsel”

The Department of Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer with a smoke free environment.

FDA is an equal opportunity employer.


Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Law Fellow, The National Sea Grant Law Center - University of Mississippi School of Law (Oxford, MS)

For more information and to apply: https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Law-Fellow-MS-38677/1079461100/

The National Sea Grant Law Center at the University of Mississippi School of Law is seeking applications for its Ocean and Coastal Law Fellowship Program. During the one-year fellowship, which may be extended for a maximum of two years, the Fellow will conduct legal research, write articles, and prepare white papers and other materials under the supervision and direction of the Law Center director. The Fellow will also assist with the development of workshop/conference sessions, webinars, and other events hosted by the Law Center, and have the opportunity to travel to select workshops/conferences to present research findings.

Candidates with experience and interest in ocean, coastal, and marine resources are preferred.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Program Manager (Project Manager), USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities - The Wallace Center (Remote)

For more information and to apply: https://winrock.org/join-us/careers/job-openings/?gh_jid=6898813002

Wallace Center is a unit of Winrock International. Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world

The Wallace Center is recruiting a full-time Project Manager for its five-year U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities project. The “Growing Value for Producers Through Increased Access to Markets for Climate Smart Commodities” project will support the production and marketing of climate-smart commodities through a set of pilot projects that provide voluntary incentives to U.S. growers and producers to implement improved practices. This includes specific outreach and support for underserved growers and producers, including those on Tribal lands.  Key partners for implementing this project include Riceland Foods and the Intertribal Agriculture Council.

Monday, October 2, 2023

Senior Research Fellow in Water Law and Policy - Tulane University (New Orleans, LA)

Follow this link to applyhttps://jobs.tulane.edu/position/IRC28086

The William B. Wiener, Jr. Family Foundation Fellow is a Senior Research Fellow at the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy. It is a two-year fellowship for recent law school graduates (JD or LLM) with an interest in water and environmental law.

This position begins in August 2024 and is open to those who have graduated or will graduate law school between December 2022 and May 2024.

The aim of the Fellowship is to further the Fellow’s education and career development through participation in the Institute’s programs and activities including:

• Research on topics relevant to water law and policy.
• Preparation of reports and white papers.
• Coordination and interaction with contractors and colleagues outside of the Law School in furtherance of the Institute’s programs.
• Supervision of research assistants.
• Development of at least one topical presentation for the Tulane Law School community.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• A strong interest in the legal and policy dimensions of water management and stewardship
• A demonstrated capacity for working with people from varied backgrounds and persuasions in dynamic situations.
• The ability to travel for occasional out of town meetings, conferences, or symposia
• The ability to write and speak clearly and concisely

Required Education and/or Experience
• JD or LLM within the last two years prior to the date of hire.

• A superior academic record and superior academic record and a strong interest in the legal and policy dimensions of water management and stewardship.

Preferred Qualifications
• Actual experience in the water resources field
• Bi-lingual speaking and writing skills

Compensation Information
This position is a exempt, salaried position assigned to pay grade . Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

Follow this link to applyhttps://jobs.tulane.edu/position/IRC28086