Corporate Counsel, Compass Group

Compass Group, the world’s largest contract foodservice company, has a great opportunity for career development and growth within its Legal Department here at its U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC. We are currently seeking a Corporate Counsel – Procurement to provide legal support handling procurement matters for Compass Group and Foodbuy, LLC. Compass Group looks for an individual to play a strategic role in helping the company strike the right balance between commercial goals and legal considerations. A successful candidate will have experience working on a variety of procurement matters, deal negotiation and analysis, contract drafting and advising business unit leaders. A strong sense of partnership and a commercial viewpoint are key.

Positions at this location may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, boosters, and/or regular COVID testing. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for handling a variety of procurement matters for Compass Group and Foodbuy, LLC with primary emphasis on food and beverage categories, technology, equipment and distribution services. Familiarity with group purchasing matters is preferred.

Participating in the development and implementation of sourcing processes and familiarity with contract management systems.

Assisting in developing and improving contract templates, including managing training sessions and developing written procedures.

Providing advice on laws, legal trends, and corporate policies related to group purchasing matters, indemnification, warranties, payment terms, risk, food safety issues, supply chain transparency, sustainability and regulations applicable to the operation of Foodbuy’s procurement function.

Supporting other areas as needed, including reviewing non-disclosure agreements, customer contracts and acquisition documents.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school with accompanying state licensure.

Preferred experience of 3-5 years in the essential job duties described above, developed either at a law firm or as part of an in-house legal department.

Knowledge of procurement agreements, group purchasing matters, foodservice and/or hospitality industry is a plus.

Proven ability in the following: proactively seeking and executing creative solutions, providing strong customer service, and partnering and communicating effectively with clients and colleagues.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret laws, rules and regulations, legal documents, and financial and other reports, with experience in the principles, practices and laws associated with procurement related matters.

Ability to anticipate, recognize and define problems from both a legal and overall corporate perspective, collect data, establish facts, and draw logical and valid conclusions based on sound legal and business judgment

Team player in a fast paced, high volume and constantly changing environment

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https://careers.compassgroupcareers.com/corporate-counsel-foodbuy/job/18660860?utm_source=linkedin