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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Premier Nutrition Company — Senior Counsel, Commercial & Regulatory (Emeryville, CA)

Premier Nutrition Company, maker of Premier Protein and Dymatize and part of BellRing Brands, is hiring a senior level in house attorney to serve as the primary legal partner to its Commercial and Go to Market teams. This hybrid role is based in Emeryville, California, with in office presence Tuesday through Thursday for employees within 100 miles.

In this role, you will advise Brand, Marketing, Product Development, Sales, International, Quality, and Regulatory teams. You will provide practical legal guidance on advertising, promotions, influencer agreements, and marketing claims, with focus on FTC compliance and consumer protection laws. You will counsel on product formulation, packaging, and labeling in coordination with regulatory teams to ensure compliance with FDA and USDA requirements. You will also support distribution strategies, international regulatory matters, ESG compliance, and responsible producer laws.

You will help design scalable processes to manage risk across a rapidly growing business. The role includes training internal teams, identifying legal exposure in commercial functions, and managing disputes related to labeling, marketing claims, and product representations.

Candidates must hold a JD, be admitted to the California bar, and have at least six years of experience, ideally in house or in a firm advising consumer product companies on regulatory, marketing, ESG, and compliance issues. Strong business judgment, collaboration skills, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear guidance are essential.

Expected compensation is $195,000 to $205,000.

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Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits — Counsel, Regulatory & Compliance

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, the fourth largest wine company in the U.S., is seeking an experienced regulatory attorney to join its legal team as Counsel, Regulatory & Compliance. This role is based in Stamford, Connecticut, with hybrid or remote options considered.

In this position, you will conduct in depth research on laws governing the marketing, promotion, and sale of alcoholic beverages. You will review advertising campaigns, trade promotions, sponsorships, sweepstakes, coupons, and charitable partnerships to ensure compliance. You will advise Marketing and Sales teams, negotiate and review marketing and sponsorship agreements, and develop training programs to strengthen compliant practices. You will also guide regulatory strategy for entry into new international markets and partner cross functionally to support growth.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor, maintain an active law license, and qualify as in house counsel in Connecticut. At least five years of regulatory legal experience in the alcoholic beverage industry is required. Strong analytical skills, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment are essential.

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Flowers Foods — Corporate Counsel

Flowers Foods, a leading U.S. producer of packaged bakery goods with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, is hiring a Corporate Counsel to provide legal advice across the enterprise and represent internal clients in disputes. The company’s portfolio includes Nature’s Own, Wonder, Dave’s Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake.

In this role, you will review and negotiate contracts, investigate and respond to EEOC charges, manage trademark enforcement matters with outside counsel, monitor major customer bankruptcies, and coordinate class action recovery efforts. You will support in house attorneys on compliance, litigation, employment, franchise law, advertising and branding, intellectual property, real estate, M&A, and other corporate matters. You will also assist in managing litigation and claims, including employment and commercial disputes, and oversee discovery and e discovery activities.

Candidates should have 2 to 4 years of legal practice experience and a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. The salary range is $125,000 to $135,000.

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Unilever — Senior Sustainability Manager, Climate & Nature Standards (London, UK)

Unilever is hiring a Senior Sustainability Manager to strengthen its engagement with global climate and nature standards, including the GHG Protocol, Science Based Targets initiative, Science Based Targets for Nature, and major certification schemes. This hybrid role is based at 100 Victoria Embankment in London, with three days per week in office.

You will assess evolving global standards and translate technical requirements into actionable strategies across renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, deforestation free sourcing, sustainable procurement, and transition planning. The role serves as the internal connector across Sustainability, Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, and business groups to ensure unified positions and credible, auditable disclosures aligned with CSRD, ESRS, and investor expectations. You will also integrate climate and nature metrics into enterprise risk management and double materiality assessments.

Externally, you will represent Unilever in engagements with SBTi, GHG Protocol, SBTN, and certification bodies such as RSPO, RTRS, and FSC. You will shape standards development through industry coalitions and provide thought leadership on biomethane, renewable energy certificates, carbon markets, removals, regenerative agriculture, and nature related risk.

Candidates should have deep expertise in GHG accounting, climate and nature disclosure frameworks, and experience engaging with global standards bodies. Strong stakeholder management, technical fluency in land use and energy systems, and the ability to translate complex guidance into clear strategic positions are essential.

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FMI – The Food Industry Association — Vice President of Fresh Foods (Arlington, VA – Hybrid)

FMI is seeking a Vice President of Fresh Foods to lead strategy and engagement across core fresh categories including meat, poultry, seafood, produce, deli, bakery, fresh prepared foods, and in store foodservice. This hybrid role requires two days per week in the Arlington, Virginia office.

You will build and grow FMI’s Fresh Foods community across retailers, manufacturers, growers, and suppliers. The role leads industry councils and forums, identifies emerging trends and regulatory issues, and develops education, research, collaboration, and revenue generating programs that deliver measurable value to members. You will also oversee the Fresh Foods strategic plan and budget, coordinate partnerships with key industry stakeholders, and serve as a visible spokesperson through public speaking and media engagement.

Candidates should bring at least 15 years of professional management experience, including leadership in food retail or fast moving consumer goods. Strong strategic thinking, revenue development, relationship building, and facilitation skills are required. Experience managing industry councils and navigating consumer trends, technology, and regulatory landscapes is highly valued.

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Teachers College, Columbia University — Director, Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy (New York, NY)

The Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy at Teachers College seeks a Director to lead research, policy advocacy, and program strategy focused on improving food systems and nutrition education. The role oversees staff, secures funding, and guides projects tied to school food, community engagement, and public policy.

You will supervise staff and student researchers, lead grant writing efforts, manage funded projects, and produce research articles, policy briefs, and reports. The position also involves presenting at conferences, advising graduate students, and working closely with the Faculty Director to shape research priorities and advocacy work.

Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food studies, education, STEM, or a related field and at least five years of experience in food systems, school based research, or policy advocacy. A strong record of securing grants and managing projects is required, along with strong writing and communication skills. Experience with partnerships, communications, or digital outreach is preferred.

This is a hybrid role based in New York. Salary range is $105,600 to $132,000.

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Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy — Food and Trade Policy Analyst (Minneapolis, MN or Washington, DC)

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy seeks a full time policy analyst to support research, advocacy, and coalition work at the intersection of agriculture, trade, climate, and food justice. The role sits within the trade and global governance program and works closely with the Director of Trade and International Strategies and other policy staff.

You will analyze global and local food production policies, evaluate how trade rules shape food security and food sovereignty, and develop alternative policy proposals that support agroecological systems and rural communities. The role includes advocacy with lawmakers and decision makers, public engagement, coalition building, and writing research, reports, and funding proposals. You will represent the organization in public forums and serve as a subject matter source for media and partners.

Candidates need at least five years of experience in agriculture, food systems, or trade policy work focused on social, environmental, or economic justice. Strong research, writing, and communication skills are required, along with knowledge of agroecology and trade policy institutions. Experience working in coalitions and translating data into policy analysis is preferred. Spanish or Portuguese skills and experience in Latin America are a plus.

The position follows a hybrid schedule based in Minneapolis or Washington, DC, with domestic and international travel a few times each year. Salary range is $55,000 to $70,000 based on experience. 

To apply, submit a single PDF with resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to jobs@iatp.org. 

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CAVA — Director, Senior Corporate Counsel, Food, Sustainability and Marketing

CAVA seeks a senior legal leader to support food innovation, regulatory compliance, and commercial partnerships across a fast growing national restaurant brand. The role reports to the VP and Senior Associate Chief Legal Officer and works closely with culinary, food safety, sustainability, marketing, supply chain, operations, and CPG teams.

You will advise on food and menu related compliance, review laws and regulations, manage cross functional compliance projects, and propose legal solutions tied to product development and enterprise initiatives. The role includes reviewing and negotiating supplier agreements, evaluating marketing claims and copy, and supporting strategic decision making across departments.

Candidates need a J.D. and active U.S. bar license with at least seven years of law firm or in house experience. Strong contract drafting skills and the ability to analyze regulations and give practical guidance are required. Familiarity with food safety, sustainability, nutrition, marketing, packaging, or supply chain work is preferred, along with experience reviewing marketing materials.

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