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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Walmart – Associate Counsel (Bentonville, AR)

Walmart supports one of the largest third party marketplace operations in the retail industry. Their legal team helps guide strategy, manage risk, and keep business growth aligned with strong legal standards. They value clear thinking, quick judgment, and practical problem solving. The Marketplace team works on diverse legal issues, contract work, policy development, and seller relations.

Walmart is currently searching for an Associate Counsel for Marketplace. The Associate Counsel will advise on legal questions related to third party seller relationships. You will draft and review contracts, policies, and program documents. You will evaluate new initiatives, help build internal procedures, and support the marketplace business through rapid growth. You will monitor regulatory developments, support compliance and litigation partners, and contribute to long term strategy. You will handle a wide range of transactional and risk matters and work across multiple business groups.

Candidates should hold a law degree and have two or more years of legal practice. You need an active law license, strong writing and analytical skill, and confidence in decision making. You should communicate well, influence cross functional teams, and manage varied work with shifting timelines. Interest in marketplace operations and business growth is important.

Salary range is $80,000 to $155,000 per year. Benefits include incentive pay, 401k match, stock purchase plan, health coverage, paid leave, parental leave, Walmart paid education programs, and employee discounts.

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Jack Link’s Protein Snacks – Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Minneapolis, MN)

Jack Link’s is a global leader in snacking, home to brands such as Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, Wild River, Golden Island, Bifi, Peperami, Mariani, and Local Legends Meat Snacks. The company values teamwork, integrity, and delivering high-quality, compliant products across markets.

Jack Link’s is currently searching for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist. In this role, you will ensure that product labels meet all federal regulatory requirements. You will manage nutrition facts, ingredient declarations, allergen information, claims, and other compliance-critical details. You will coordinate across teams—R&D, marketing, quality, legal—to interpret regulations and apply them correctly. You will review final labels and marketing materials before package production. You will file regulatory submissions when required and handle governmental interactions for approval.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, food technology or related field. You need at least 6 years of experience in food regulatory and labeling work. You should know USDA and FDA labeling laws, understand nutrient composition, and have experience with PLM or nutritional-labeling software. You must be precise, organized, capable of managing multiple projects, and able to communicate regulatory requirements to both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Base salary range is $89,000 to $123,000 per year. Eligible employees also receive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, and other benefits.

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Post Holdings – Associate General Counsel, Food Regulatory (St. Louis, Missouri)

Post Holdings builds and manages a broad portfolio of well-known food and consumer brands. The company aims for high standards in quality, compliance, and ethical operations across manufacturing, foodservice, private-brand, and ingredient categories. Post promotes collaboration, clear communication, and long-term value creation through strategic growth.

Post Holdings is currently seeking an Associate General Counsel for Food Regulatory. In this role you will lead regulatory strategy across the company’s food businesses. You will provide legal counsel on labeling, food-safety laws, ingredient compliance, packaging and advertising regulations. You will oversee regulatory submissions, company-wide compliance processes, and interface with internal business units to align legal and regulatory requirements. This role supports cross-functional work with quality assurance, product development, marketing, and operations teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Ideal candidates hold a law degree (JD), active bar membership, and substantial experience in food-regulation law. You should have strong knowledge of FDA/USDA rules, labeling requirements, ingredient compliance, and consumer-product law. You need excellent legal writing and negotiation skills, comfort advising senior leadership, and ability to manage complex regulatory issues across multiple business units. Experience working in consumer packaged-goods industry or food manufacturing is preferred.

Salary range is listed as $149,156 to $244,616 per year, plus comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plan, and support for professional development.

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Albertsons Companies – Senior Food Regulatory Affairs Associate (Pleasanton, CA)

Albertsons Companies promotes high standards in food quality, compliance, and product integrity. Their work connects consumers to safe food with accurate labeling and reliable information. The company values people who think precisely, communicate well, and support strong regulatory systems. They focus on innovation, efficiency, and responsible brand stewardship across Own Brands.

Albertsons Companies is currently searching for a Senior Food Regulatory Affairs Associate. The Senior Associate will ensure compliance of product labeling across multiple brands. You will support regulatory activities from product development through final packaging approval. The work includes interpreting federal, state, and local regulations, reviewing ingredient statements, nutrition facts, claims, USDA label approvals, and records management. You will guide packaging graphics from initial drafts through print ready artwork. You will lead regulatory workstreams, support commercialization, maintain SOPs and style guides, and oversee regulation driven updates. You will prepare training materials, onboard new team members, and support competitive claim strategy with legal and product teams.

Candidates should hold a degree in food science or a related field and have five or more years of regulatory experience. Knowledge of FDA and USDA labeling rules is necessary. Experience reviewing packaging, ingredient statements, nutrition facts, and claims is required. You need strong writing, cross functional communication skills, and comfort managing competing timelines. You should work well with product development, quality, sourcing, marketing, design, and legal teams. Attention to detail, urgency, and strong organizational skill matter here.

Salary range is $80,100 to $104,160 per year. Benefits include weekly pay, health coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, associate discounts, and training support.

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Safeway Albertsons Companies – Food Regulatory Compliance Associate (Pleasanton, CA)

Albertsons Companies emphasizes quality, compliance, and trust in its Own Brands. Their approach centers on safe products, reliable supplier partnerships, and strong internal standards. They operate in a fast paced environment focused on accuracy, problem solving, and smooth execution. They encourage growth minded professionals who want to contribute to product integrity and operational excellence.

Safeway Albertsons Companies is currently searching for a Food Regulatory Compliance Associate. The Food Regulatory Compliance Associate supports the Own Brands Technical Services team and broader compliance functions. This role reviews and approves supplier regulatory documentation, manages project tracking tools, collects and organizes data, executes supplier surveys, and maintains compliance records. The role also supports SOP updates, training documents, analytics reporting, product registrations, and regulatory project work. The position plays a key part in preventing compliance failures and product recalls.

Candidates should have experience with technical data entry or document preparation, preferably in food or beverage compliance. A degree in food science or nutrition is preferred but equivalent experience is accepted. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and comfort working with data systems is required. Ability to handle multiple projects and interact with cross-functional teams is important.

Salary range is $69,600 to $90,480 per year. Benefits include weekly pay, medical coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, discounts, and training support.

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PepsiCo — Legal Director, Food Safety & Regulatory (Plano, TX or Chicago, IL)

PepsiCo aims to deliver safe, high-quality food and beverage products globally.

The Legal Director will lead PepsiCo’s food safety and regulatory legal functions. You will oversee compliance with food-safety laws, labeling rules, product safety regulations and regulatory reviews. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory, and marketing teams.

You must have a law degree, active bar membership, and strong experience in food or consumer-product law. You should know regulatory frameworks and understand how to apply them in large food companies.

This is a senior legal role focused on protecting product integrity and ensuring regulatory compliance across PepsiCo’s food divisions.

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Lactalis (USA) — Corporate Counsel, Yogurt Divisions (Chicago, IL)

Lactalis is one of the largest dairy companies in the world. Their U.S. portfolio includes major yogurt brands like Siggi’s, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, and Go-Gurt. They focus on quality dairy and strong consumer trust across retail markets. Their legal team supports product integrity, brand stewardship, and responsible growth across the business.

The Corporate Counsel will advise on commercial contracts, food law compliance, and day-to-day operational needs. You will negotiate agreements for supply, distribution, equipment, transportation, co-manufacturing, and marketing activities. You will guide internal teams on labeling, packaging, advertising review, and claims compliance under FDA and FTC regulation. You will support intellectual property matters including trademark clearance, protection, and maintenance. You will also help manage disputes and litigation strategy as needed.

Ideal applicant holds a JD, active bar status, and 5 to 7 years’ experience in a national firm or in-house environment. Knowledge of food law, labeling, consumer protection, and product claims is important. Strong writing, contract drafting skill, and ability to support cross-functional teams is expected.

Salary range: 130,000 to 145,000 per year.

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iHerb — Director, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (Irvine, California)

iHerb believes health and wellness should be easy and accessible for everyone. The company curates vitamins, supplements, personal-care, and wellness products and sells them globally.

The Director, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs will lead iHerb’s efforts to ensure scientific integrity and regulatory compliance for dietary supplements and related products. This role will review formulation safety, guide labeling and marketing claims, and ensure compliance with U.S. and international regulations. The Director will work closely with Product Development, Marketing, Legal, Quality and Global Trade teams to support innovation while maintaining compliance.

Ideal candidate has a degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred), plus 7 or more years of regulatory or scientific experience in supplements, nutraceuticals or food. Must know FDA, DSHEA, FTC and international regulatory frameworks. Strong communication skills and cross-functional leadership required.

Pay range: about $176,534-$264,801 per year, plus benefits, potential restricted stock units, and bonuses.

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Trout Unlimited — California Policy Advocate (Greater Sacramento Area, CA)

Trout Unlimited works to protect rivers, streams, and fish like trout and salmon. They rely on science, policy advocacy, and community organizing to restore healthy watersheds.

The California Policy Advocate will lead state-level policy efforts. You will advance conservation priorities in the legislature, build relationships with lawmakers and agencies, coordinate with staff and volunteers, and align local work with national strategy. You will also support fundraising, communications, and partnerships with other conservation groups, tribes, agencies, and grassroots members.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or advanced degree, 3-5 years legislative or conservation policy experience in California, strong communication and strategic planning skills, and willingness to travel and be present in Sacramento during sessions. Salary: about $75,000–$90,000 per year plus benefits.

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Analyst in Agricultural Policy — Washington, DC

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks an Analyst in Agricultural Policy focused on livestock and dairy production.

This position fits someone who values objective, public-policy work. CRS supplies Congress with nonpartisan analysis. The Analyst will research agricultural-policy issues including animal-health regulation, federal commodity policy, market concentration, marketing orders, and industry “checkoff” programs. The job involves producing reports, memos and background studies. The Analyst will consult with congressional committees, brief Members and staff, respond to requests for information, and support legislative deliberations.

Ideal candidate holds strong knowledge of agricultural policy, demonstrates rigorous analytical skill, and writes clearly for non-technical audiences. You must show ability to assess complex policy issues, use quantitative methods, and synthesize findings into digestible briefings.

Position details: GS-13 grade, salary approx. $120,579–$156,755 (adjusted for DC locality). Telework eligibility permitted. Full-time, permanent appointment. Application window closes December 31, 2025.

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