USDA - International Affairs, Food Assistance, and Farm and Rural Programs Hiring Attorney Advisor (General) in D.C. & Pennsylvania!

The International Affairs, Food Assistance, and Farm and Rural Programs Division is responsible for the legal advice for the activities supervised by the Under Secretaries for Rural Development; Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services; and Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, and some programs under the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). This division works on a wide variety of programs including: the National School Lunch Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Foreign Agricultural Service International Trade and Donation Programs, the Federal Crop Insurance Program, the CCC Commodity Programs, and various loan, guaranteed loan and grant programs for Farm Service Agency, Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and Rural Utilities Service. 

The duties of the Attorney Advisors are:

• Acting as in-house counsel in litigation of cases and appeals in Federal Civil and Bankruptcy Courts
• Providing written and oral legal advice to USDA officials in connection with the day-to-day operations of their programs 
• Conducting legal research to ensure that advice provided is based upon a sounds understanding of the law and facts
• Advising on commercial transaction matters involving secured property interests and other real estate issues for USDA agencies
• Recommending actions to ensure that decisions made, and actions taken are practical, effective, and legally sound and defensible
• Reviewing and preparing various kinds of legal documents for general and specific use, including documents related to contracts, real property transactions, and other commercial transactions

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USDA - International Affairs, Food Assistance, and Farm and Rural Programs Hiring Supervisory General Attorney in Washington, D.C.

The International Affairs, Food Assistance, and Farm and Rural Programs Division is responsible for the legal advice for the activities supervised by the Under Secretaries for Rural Development; Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services; and Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, and some programs under the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). This division works on a wide variety of programs including: the National School Lunch Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Foreign Agricultural Service International Trade and Donation Programs, the Federal Crop Insurance Program, the CCC Commodity Programs, and various loan, guaranteed loan and grant programs for Farm Service Agency, Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and Rural Utilities Service. 

The duties of the Supervisory General Attorney are:

• Assisting in supervising diverse teams of attorneys and professional staff providing legal support to the Food and Nutrition Service
• Conducting and/or supervising legal research and writing; draft and/or review legislation, regulations, and other documents of legal significance; as a reviewer, provide clear and accurate feedback to drafters
• Supervising and training staff attorneys in conducting administrative litigation; manage the administrative litigation workload including case assignments, litigation strategy, and comprehensive reviews
• Interacting with other government agencies, Congressional staffs, law firms, corporate and nonprofit officials, and other external stakeholders in support of client agency programs

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International Fertilizer Development Center - Hiring for General Counsel in Muscle Shoals, Alabama!

IFDC is a public international organization active in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, and America. IFDC uniquely approaches the global issues of food security and poverty by bridging the gap between research and impact, combining science-based innovations, holistic market systems development, an enabling policy environment, and strategic partnerships to assist farmers and countries to identify and scale sustainable agricultural solutions, including improved nutrient use efficiency. These approaches are needed to boost soil health and crop productivity while reducing the environmental impact of fertilizer use. IFDC translates research into action by using locally driven, environmentally sound, and impact-oriented solutions. With their partners, they seek to close the yield gap, eradicate global hunger, safeguard the soil on which our lives depend, and generate economic resilience for farming households and the countries in which they live. 

IFDC is currently searching for General Counsel to provide legal services to their organization and will serve as a legal advisor to the Board. In addition to the management role, the General Counsel will serve as counsel guiding the Board on legal matters and ensuring the organization's compliance with laws and regulations. 

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UPSIDE Foods - Hiring General Counsel in Berkeley, California

UPSIDE Foods has spent nearly a decade working together to create cultivated meat that's good for people and our plant. UPSIDE Foods grows meat, poultry, and seafood directly from real animal cells. These products are not vegan or vegetarian - they are delicious meat, made without the need to raise and slaughter billions of animals. In doing so, the company aims to address some of the most pressing environmental, animal welfare, and public health challenges, while still giving people the meat they love. 

They are currently searching for General Counsel. General Counsel will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and a strategic partner to the CEO and the Board of Directors. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of UPSIDE Foods as the company scaled its operations and navigates the evolving regulatory landscape of cultivated meat. The General Counsel will lead all legal, regulatory, government affairs, compliance, and corporate governance matters, providing expert guidance on complex issues and fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and ethical business practices. 

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Wayne-Sanderson Farms Hiring Associate General Counsel in Mississippi!

Wayne-Sanderson Farms  is the nation's third-largest poultry producer, with more than 26,000 teams members and over 2,000 family farmers who are dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable poultry products to customers and consumers around the world.

They are currently hiring an Associate General Counsel who provides legal guidance surrounding company activities, policies, practices and procedures to management in a manner that is timely, proactive, practical, cost-effective, and meets the highest legal, ethical, and professional standards. 

Click here to learn more and apply for this position: https://waynefarms.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WayneFarms/details/Associate-General-Counsel_2024-39532?jobFamilyGroup=31b8a9a0575810fca51fc80e79eb39dc 

Heaven Hill Brands Hiring Associate General Counsel in Kentucky!

Heaven Hill is the largest independent, family-owned and operated distilled spirits supplier in the country. They are currently searching for Associate General Counsel who will provide oversight of the legal function within the company. The individuals will act as the primary manager for all legal counsel worldwide, offering comprehensive legal advice and risk analysis across various topics, particularly the alcohol beverage industry. 

Click here to apply and learn more:  https://www.tealhq.com/job/associate-general-counsel_e1536f58-a18a-4d57-b3f3-9968598c94cd 

Fayetteville, AR - University of Arkansas Hiring Staff Attorney for the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative Team (IFAI)

The University of Arkansas is currently searching for a Staff Attorney to become a part of the School of Law Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) team! The position is responsible for collaborative development, execution and maintenance of a regulatory portfolio and tribal governance/tribal economic development strategy for IFAI located within the University of Arkansas School of Law. The Staff Attorney will work directly with the tribal governments on matters of governance and economic development, tribal colleges, intertribal organizations, and federal government agencies as well as the partners to the Initiative in the execution of Initiative programs. 

Click this link to apply: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Staff-Attorney_R0063332?q=Indigenous+Food+and+Ag&locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249

                                            Applications due December 11, 2024. 

ADM: Hiring Senior Counsel for Food Safety & Quality Regulatory in Washington, DC

ADM is a global leader in both human and animal nutrition. They utilize the power and provisions of nature to create ingredients and solutions that generate safe, healthy, and sustainable nutrition for people and animals around the world. ADM brings nutritional solutions to those who need them. From their vast portfolio of ingredients that can satisfy and fulfill nutritional needs to their ability to innovate full formula, consumer-relevant, science-based nutrition solutions proactively or through co-creation with customers. ADM creates capabilities to sustainably manage and add value to every part of the global nutrition supply chain through operational proficiency with a worldwide footprint. 

ADM is currently searching for Senior Counsel in Food Safety & Quality Regulatory in Washington, DC. Senior Counsel will report to ADM's Chief Counsel for Litigation and Regulatory Law and work closely with ADM's Segment Chief Counsels and ADM's Regulatory and Scientific Affairs department. They will be responsible for providing legal guidance and support on all matters related to food safety, quality assurance, and related regulatory compliance. 

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