United Natural Foods, Inc. — Corporate Counsel, Corporate & Strategic Transactions (Remote)

UNFI is hiring a Corporate Counsel to support its Corporate and Strategic Transactions team within the Legal Department. This remote role supports nationwide wholesale and retail operations, with occasional travel to offices or distribution centers as needed.

You will draft, review, and negotiate customer sales agreements, vendor and food supplier contracts, technology agreements, real estate agreements, and related amendments and statements of work. You will advise business teams on contract interpretation, disputes, and risk mitigation, and support broader strategic or corporate transactions. The role also includes developing templates, improving contracting processes, and delivering training to internal stakeholders.

Candidates must hold a JD, be admitted to a state bar, and have 3 to 6 years of law firm or in house experience with commercial contracts and corporate law. Experience in food distribution or technology transactions is a plus. Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast paced environment.

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The Wendy’s Company — Legal Counsel, Commercial Litigation (Dublin, OH)

The Wendy’s Company is hiring a Legal Counsel, Commercial Litigation to support its Director of Commercial Litigation and Claims. This role is based at the Restaurant Support Center in Dublin, Ohio and requires in office presence at least four days per week, with up to 10 percent travel.

You will manage commercial disputes and litigation from inception through resolution, including overseeing outside counsel, managing budgets, implementing legal holds, conducting witness interviews, and coordinating document collection. You will respond to third party subpoenas, advise business units such as Risk, Payroll, and HR on dispute matters, and support senior legal leadership on key litigation initiatives. The role focuses on minimizing legal and financial risk while ensuring consistent internal processes.

Candidates must hold a JD and have 2 to 4 years of law firm or in house experience in commercial litigation. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail oriented, and comfortable working directly with business partners in a fast paced corporate environment.

Salary range: $122,000 to $214,000 annually.

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National Grocers Association — Senior Director of Government Relations (Washington, DC)

The National Grocers Association is hiring a Senior Director of Government Relations to lead federal advocacy on key business policy issues affecting independent grocers. This role is based in Washington, DC and is primarily in office to support direct engagement with Congress and the executive branch.

You will lead legislative and regulatory strategy across tax, payments, labor and employment, antitrust, and related business issues. The role includes advising leadership and members on policy developments, representing NGA in coalitions and before policymakers, drafting testimony and regulatory comments, and guiding consultants to advance advocacy goals. You will also oversee government relations communications, contribute to member alerts and policy newsletters, and help integrate advocacy priorities into events and programming.

Candidates should have 5 to 8 years of Capitol Hill, Administration, or government relations experience, strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, and a track record of leading advocacy initiatives on business or retail policy issues. A bachelor’s degree is required.

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Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani — Food and Agriculture Litigation Attorney (Dallas, TX)

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is hiring experienced attorneys to join its Food and Agriculture Litigation practice in Dallas. This full time hybrid role focuses on defending clients in the food and agriculture sector in complex, nationwide litigation matters.

You will handle litigation strategy, research, motion practice, and discovery in matters involving food and agriculture companies. The role includes client interaction, court appearances, depositions, and trial support. The firm seeks attorneys who are strong writers and persuasive advocates, able to manage assignments independently while working collaboratively within a national trial team.

Candidates must have at least three years of experience in food and agriculture litigation or regulatory practice and be licensed in Texas. Motions and discovery experience is preferred.

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Athletic Brewing Company — Marketing & Food Labeling Compliance Specialist (San Diego, CA or Milford, CT)

Athletic Brewing Company is hiring a Marketing and Food Labeling Compliance Specialist to support its rapidly growing non alcoholic beer portfolio. This full time role is based in San Diego, California or Milford, Connecticut, with in office presence four days per week.

You will serve as the internal authority on TTB, FDA, FTC, and state alcohol beverage control regulations as they apply to beer and non alcoholic beverages. The role includes reviewing and approving labels, packaging, advertising, promotions, sweepstakes, and trade practices across domestic and international markets. You will advise on COLA submissions, claims substantiation, FTC Green Guides, ingredient and nutrition disclosures, and state reporting and brand registrations.

You will partner closely with Marketing and Sales to enable compliant product launches and campaigns, conduct trademark clearance searches, monitor Extended Producer Responsibility requirements, track label approvals, and translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable guidance. The position requires at least five years of experience in food and beverage labeling and marketing compliance, ideally within beer or regulated CPG categories. A bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Food Science, Law, or a related field is required.

Salary range: $80,000 to $105,000 base.

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Venable LLP — Mid Level Associate, Food & Drug Law Group (Washington, DC)

Venable LLP is hiring a mid level associate to join its nationally recognized Food and Drug Law practice in Washington, DC. The group advises leading food, dietary supplement, medical device, cosmetic, OTC, and prescription drug companies on complex regulatory, advertising, compliance, and enforcement matters.

You will counsel clients on FDA regulatory strategy, product classification, labeling, and compliance across foods, supplements, OTC drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and prescription drugs. The role includes medical device premarket pathways and 510(k)s, FTC advertising compliance and claims substantiation, NAD proceedings, civil investigative demands, state AG investigations, FDA inspections and warning letters, recalls, GMP compliance, Proposition 65, NDIs, import and supply chain issues, and consumer protection risk assessments.

Candidates must have at least three years of relevant experience in a law firm or comparable regulatory setting, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with senior attorneys. A JD and admission to the DC Bar, or eligibility for prompt admission, are required.

Salary range: $215,000 to $355,000.

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The J.M. Smucker Co. — Senior Corporate Counsel, Investigations

The J.M. Smucker Co. is hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel, Investigations to lead internal compliance and ethics investigations. This full time remote role requires up to 25 percent annual travel.

You will lead Code of Conduct investigations, conduct root cause analyses, develop remediation plans, and brief senior leadership and the Board. You will partner with Legal, Labor Relations, and Employee Relations to improve investigation processes, ensure consistent discipline practices, and strengthen compliance programs. The role also includes managing compliance professionals and monitoring regulatory developments.

Candidates must hold a JD, be licensed to practice law, and have at least five years of legal and compliance investigations experience. Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional credential is required.

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The Good Food Institute — Deputy General Counsel (Remote, United States)

The Good Food Institute is hiring a Deputy General Counsel to provide in house legal leadership in support of its mission to advance alternative proteins. This full time remote role reports to the General Counsel. Applications are due March 19, 2026, with a target start date in early April 2026.

You will serve as the primary day to day legal advisor across the organization, handling contracts, nonprofit and tax exempt compliance, intellectual property, employment law, lobbying compliance, and regulatory matters. You will oversee the full contract lifecycle, assess legal risk, improve internal legal processes, draft policies, and deliver compliance trainings while partnering closely with leadership.

Candidates must hold a JD, be admitted in at least one U.S. state, and have at least eight years of relevant experience. Nonprofit or in house experience and expertise in trademark and copyright law are strongly preferred.

Salary range: $155,741.82 to $163,529.08, depending on experience and qualifications.

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