Build your Food & Ag Law Expertise

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.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Director, Global Sustainability, Food & Nutrition - McDonald's (Chicago, IL)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3864570724

"McDonald's Global Impact team is aligned around a mission to make McDonald’s one of the most respected, trusted, and admired brands in the world. We will do this through actions to drive responsible business growth, investments to foster community, values-based advocacy, and compelling communications that matter to our customers, our System, and our global partners.

The Director – Global Sustainability, Food & Nutrition will lead the development and execution of a well-rounded global strategy to advance McDonald’s food impact agenda and goals across the business."

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3864570724

Policy Project Manager - The Good Food Institute (Washington, D.C.)

For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3864558755

"The Good Food Institute (GFI) is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. Alongside scientists, businesses, and policymakers, GFI’s teams focus on making plant-based, fermentation-enabled, and cultivated meat delicious, affordable, and accessible. Powered by philanthropy, GFI is an international network of organizations advancing alternative proteins as an essential solution needed to meet the world’s climate, global health, food security, and biodiversity goals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help GFI’s team of lobbyists, lawyers, and policy specialists achieve even greater success. Working with the Director of Policy in our Washington D.C. office, you will ensure the effective operation and management of GFI’s Policy and Government Relations Department."

For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3864558755


Food and Agriculture Policy Specialist - Center for Biological Diversity (Washington, D.C.)(Remote)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://biologicaldiversity.bamboohr.com/careers/78

The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a dynamic individual to advocate for effective food and agriculture policy and legislation that prioritizes human health, equity and the environment above the interests of agribusinesses, particularly industrial meat and dairy production. This includes policy related to nutrition and dietary patterns, agricultural production, climate-friendly food systems, opposing false solutions, shifting direct and indirect subsidies, corporate accountability and food justice. The policy specialist will work individually, in collaboration with other Center staff and in coalitions to build relationships with policymakers; submit formal administrative petitions and comments; analyze and respond to legislation; and develop and implement policy actions to transform the food system toward just, healthy and sustainable plant-forward diets and agroecological production.

For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://biologicaldiversity.bamboohr.com/careers/78

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Senior FDA Attorney - Michael Best & Friedrich LLP (Washington, D.C.)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/JobPostingDetails.aspx?lawfirm=MiUyNTVFSms=&JobId=MW4lMjUzRWswUA==&at=OF9DRw==#1607

The attorney will serve as a business advisor to clients, guiding them in a full range of legal matters throughout their life cycle. The attorney will also have the opportunity to gain direct client interaction, business development experience, and significant responsibility for complex and sophisticated legal matters.

We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal. Please contact Jennifer Hade at jlhade@michaelbest.com) with any questions.

Attorney (Multiple Positions) - FDA Office of the Chief Counsel (Silver Spring, MD)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/jobs-and-training-fda/attorney-career-opportunities-multiple-vacancies

"FDA’s Office of the Chief Counsel is seeking to fill several attorney positions (GS-11/12 /13/14). These positions offer intellectually challenging work, a variety of interesting assignments, and the satisfaction of working with highly motivated colleagues who are dedicated to integrity, excellence, and respect. We promote a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued, and where we enjoy our work."

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Clinical Instructor - Harvard Law School, Food Law and Policy Clinic (Cambridge, MA)

For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://chlpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FLPC-Clinical-Instructor-Position-Summary.pdf

Reporting to the Clinic Faculty Director, and working with clinic staff, the Clinical Instructor (CI) will bring experience and interest in food policy, food and agriculture systems, and social justice to their work as a clinical teacher in the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC). The CI will be responsible for supervising, mentoring, and teaching students enrolled in the Clinic as they work on complex policy projects; will manage several high-profile FLPC projects within our existing project portfolio; and, will develop and manage partnerships with external partners, coalitions, and communities in the food policy arena.

The Clinical Instructor will join a dynamic public interest and clinical teaching food law and policy program that includes both independent and collaborative team work in growing areas of local, national, and global importance. For more information about FLPC, visit www.chlpi.org/flpc.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Corporate Counsel - Thrive Market (Los Angeles, CA)

For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3834732305

Thrive Market was founded in 2014 with a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. As an online, membership-based market, we deliver the highest quality healthy and sustainable products at member-only prices, while matching every paid membership with a free one for someone in need. Every day, we leverage innovative technology and member-first thinking to help our over 1,000,000+ members find better products, support better brands, and build a better world in the process. We recently reached a significant milestone by becoming a Certified B Corporation, making us the largest grocer to earn this coveted qualification.

For more information and how to applysee herehttps://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3834732305

Corporate Counsel, Food and Regulatory - TreeHouse Foods (Oak Brook, IL)

For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3830206790

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3830206790

Attorney - California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (Monterey County, CA)

 For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=412441

The ALRB exercises jurisdiction over approximately 800,000 farmworkers and employers, providing collective bargaining rights to farmworkers that were specifically exempted from the coverage of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935. The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board was created in 1975 to ensure peace in the fields of California by guaranteeing justice for all agricultural workers and stability in agricultural labor relations. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento with regional offices throughout the state, ALRB employees are committed to, and guided by, the principles of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, to “encourage and protect the rights of agricultural employees to full freedom of association, self-organization ... and to be free from interference, restraint, or coercion” (Labor Code § 1140.2).

 For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=412441

Attorney - California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (Ventura County, CA)

 For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=408090

The ALRB exercises jurisdiction over approximately 800,000 farmworkers and employers, providing collective bargaining rights to farmworkers that were specifically exempted from the coverageof the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935. The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board was created in 1975 to ensure peace in the fields of California by guaranteeing justice for all agricultural workers and stability in agricultural labor relations. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento with regional offices throughout the state, ALRB employees are committed to, and guided by, the principles of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, to “encourage and protect the rights of agricultural employees to full freedom of association, self-organization ... and to be free from interference, restraint, or coercion” (Labor Code § 1140.2).

 For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=408090

Regulatory Compliance Attorney - Costco Wholesale (Issaquah, WA)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3758143351

Costco Wholesale is seeking an experienced business attorney to join the legal team at its corporate headquarters in Issaquah, Washington. Costco is one of the world’s top retailers, with over 127 million cardholders and 862 warehouses in 14 countries/regions, and continues to expand globally. This attorney will handle a broad range of regulatory compliance matters, providing legal advice and counsel to a variety of Costco departments and business units in the United States. This attorney will supervise outside counsel and other advisors on a variety of non-litigation matters.

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3758143351

Agricultural Workers’ Rights Fellowship Attorney - Colorado Legal Services (Denver, CO)

For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Agricultural+law+attorney&l=&vjk=5746d8ccd923c85a

The Agricultural Workers’ Rights Fellowship is a two-year position with the Migrant Farm Worker Division of CLS (the Division). The Division is a specialized statewide program of CLS that litigates cases in federal and state courts and provides administrative advocacy for low-wage farm workers across Colorado on a wide range of employment-related problems such as unpaid wages, sexual harassment, human trafficking, immigration, and civil rights violations. Due to the barriers that have historically interfered with farm workers’ access to legal services, the Division employs a robust outreach and community education program, engaging directly with farm workers and community-based organizations that serve farm workers throughout Colorado.

For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Agricultural+law+attorney&l=&vjk=5746d8ccd923c85a

Staff Attorney, Agricultural Worker and Immigrant Rights - Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (Dayton, OH)

For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3792857914

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), a non-profit law firm with a long history of representing people living in poverty in immigration issues throughout Ohio, seeks an Attorney to represent clients in immigration court, state courts, and administrative proceedings. Our Dayton, Springfield, and Columbus client communities are growing rapidly, and we seek a passionate attorney to join our highly collaborative Agricultural Worker and Immigrant Rights’ practice group. ABLE embraces a hybrid work environment. This position is based in the Dayton office, but the attorney will represent clients living in Dayton, Springfield, and Columbus, so travel to those locations to meet with clients and to courts and USCIS offices is required. 

For more information and how to apply, see herehttps://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3792857914