Agricultural Law Faculty Position: Agriculture & the Environment

The University of Arkansas School of Law is hiring for several faculty positions, including one that provides the opportunity to teach half-time in the JD program and half-time in the LL.M. Program. Although teaching packages are flexible, we are particularly interested in someone with expertise in agriculture and the environment. 

The School of Law welcomed a new Dean this summer, Dean Katheleen Guzman. Dean Guzman brings positive energy, experienced leadership, and strong support for our faculty and students. With a number of recent retirements, we have a young, energetic faculty that focuses on meaningful scholarship, excellence in teaching, and a commitment to public service. Fayetteville is consistently rated among the best places to live in the US. From the Livability review: "Nestled against the scenic Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville is a natural haven. The city's tight-knit (and welcoming!) community is characterized by outdoor activities, top-rated schools, acclaimed local cuisine and a strong sense of Razorback pride" 

Teaching in the LL.M. Program offers the opportunity to have a small class experience with students dedicated to agricultural and food law, excited to learn and willing to explore the complex issues surrounding our food system. Our classes combine recent graduates with experienced attorneys. Thanks to our high-tech classroom, our distance students interact by video seamlessly with the on-campus students. Our alumni are found in at least 40 different states and more than a dozen foreign countries. Scroll through our agfoodllm blog to learn more. 

This is an exciting time for our law school, with several faculty positions open, offering a real opportunity for leadership and community. Consider joining us!  

Here is a direct link to the joint LL.M. /JD position:

https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UAF_External_Career_Site/details/Assistant-Associate-Full-Professor-of-Law--Open-Rank-_R0088929?hiringCompany=720b21cbdf24015efc5c0f59c4017506

Roncadin Inc. - Food Regulatory Compliance Specialist (Vernon Hills, IL)

Roncadin is seeking a regulatory specialist to join its team at its USDA, FDA, and BRC-certified food manufacturing facility in Vernon Hills, IL. This position is a great opportunity for both entry-level candidates with a degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field, as well as experienced professionals looking to grow their careers in the food manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with USDA, FDA, BRC, HACCP, and FSMA regulations, reviewing and approving product labels, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, nutrition facts, and packaging for regulatory compliance, and maintaining and updating product specifications and regulatory documentation. 

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field. Previous experience in food manufacturing or regulatory compliance is preferred but not required. Knowledge of food regulations, labeling requirements, allergens, nutrition facts, or food safety systems is a plus. 

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

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Sprouts Farmers Market - Counsel 1, Litigation (Phoenix, AZ)

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a litigator to be responsible for managing disputes, advising business stakeholders, and representing the company in litigation and administrative proceedings. This role operates both independently and under supervision, partnering closely with internal teams and outside counsel to drive effective and efficient legal strategies aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities broadly include litigation management, business advisory and risk management, case and outside counsel oversight, operational excellence, and collaboration and engagement with internal legal teams and external stakeholders.

Candidates should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and an active bar membership, a minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience (law firm or in-house), and experience with California-specific litigation. 

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Brookshire Grocery Company - Corporate Counsel (Tyler, TX)

Brookshire Grocery Company is seeking a corporate counsel who has an understanding of general principles of law along with an ability to support business objectives while identifying legal risks and parameters.

Responsibilities include providing day-to-day legal advice to all levels of the company and affiliate companies, drafting/reviewing/negotiating a wide range of legal documents, assisting in the resolution of contractual and commercial disputes, and conducting research and interpretation of legal and regulatory requirements. 

Candidates should have a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, 5 or more years of legal experience with a law firm and/or in-house (or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education), and a license to practice law in the state of Texas and in good standing. 

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Kraft Heinz - Counsel, Regulatory (Chicago, IL)

Kraft Heinz is seeking legal counsel to support the Food Regulation and Strategy function across a variety of legal and regulatory matters including packaging regulation, sustainability laws, and Proposition 65 as well as other areas of state and federal law relating to the sale of food and beverage products. 

Serving as legal counsel at Kraft Heinz entails providing well-reasoned legal guidance to Kraft Heinz business teams across a variety of legal and regulatory matters, ensuring alignment with state packaging laws (including Extended Producer Responsibility, recycled content, and recyclability laws), federal requirements (including FDA and USDA regulations), and internal standards. Additionally, counsel will prepare and support Kraft Heinz legal and regulatory positions in collaboration with Food Law, regulatory and cross functional partners, including engagement with regulatory authorities, as appropriate, and influence business decisions by delivering balanced, pragmatic regulatory and legal recommendations that protect the company while supporting business objectives.

Candidates should have a a Bachelor's degree, a J.D. and an active Bar license, and 2-5 years post-qualification experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel. Additionally, a successful legal counsel will have strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills and proven experience reading and interpreting statutes and regulations. 

Salary Range: $141,500 - $176,900

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Center For Science in the Public Interest - Senior Policy Associate (Washington, DC, hybrid)

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is seeking a Senior Policy Associate to join its Legislative Affairs team. This is an exciting opportunity for a legislative professional who wants to do meaningful advocacy work alongside a high-impact team. You'll play an important role in advancing CSPI's federal legislative priorities on a finite set of issue areas —while building relationships across Capitol Hill, the Executive Branch, and a broad coalition of national partners.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with federal policy makers, supporting the Director of Legislative Affairs throughout CSPI’s engagement in the annual appropriations process, monitoring federal legislation, policies, and congressional activity, and drafting organizational statements and summaries for strategic communications and public audiences.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of professional lobbying, legislative, or policy experience, knowledge of the federal legislative and appropriations process, and strong research, written and verbal communication skills. 

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

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Blount Fine Foods - Corporate Counsel (Warren, RI)

Blount Fine Foods is seeking a Corporate Counsel that will be an integral part of the team to support the continued growth of this dynamic fresh food business. This role will provide hands-on, business-oriented legal support across Blount Fine Foods and its subsidiary companies. As a privately held, fifth-generation, family-owned company, Blount values practical and long-term stewardship of the enterprise, while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit that has accelerated Blount’s success over the years. 

This role is expected to be integrated into the team and involved in supporting all aspects of the business, including Sales & Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Food Safety & Quality, Regulatory, Human Resources, Finance and other commercial and functional teams to promote growth while managing risk and compliance. The Corporate Counsel will also help support the company’s M&A and real estate transactions as well as the many random and undefined issues that come up with a diverse and fast-growing food company.

Candidates should have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Rhode Island and/or Massachusetts preferred), and 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, with a mix of in-house and/or law firm experience preferred.

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Center for Food Safety - Staff Attorney (3 hybrid location options / remote)

The Center for Food Safety is seeking a Staff Attorney. The position is preferred to be based in either Portland, Oregon, or the San Francisco Bay Area, California, in a hybrid home-office model, but fully remote is also considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include supporting litigation and advocacy developed by CFS’s Legal Team and Legal Director, serving as lead counsel or co-counsel as appropriate in CFS cases, and fulfilling the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, discovery and record review, briefing, oral argument, appeals, amicus briefs, settlement, and fee recovery.

Candidates should be law school graduates with at least 4 years of litigation experience, including clerkships or fellowships (administrative/environmental/animal law or related area preferred). Helpful skills include communication and public speaking, analytical and legal research skills, and a proven ability to work collaboratively.

Salary Range:

Hybrid - San Francisco, CA: $87,000-$133,000 USD/ year (salary)

Hybrid - Washington, D.C.: $82,000-$123,000 USD/ year (salary)

Hybrid - Portland, OR: $77,000-$113,000 USD / year (salary)

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