Legal Director / Senior Corporate Counsel – Marketing & Communications, The Clorox Company

Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Growth and Marketing, this leadership role will partner with stakeholders across Clorox businesses, including business leaders, to protect and grow our brands. Specifically, the role will have responsibility for providing strategic, senior-level counseling and other legal support in the areas of consumer protection, marketing and communications law, business strategy, and sustainability. The role will encompass partnering with business leaders, brand, marketing, communications, research and development, government affairs, and regulatory teams to drive, develop and ensure compliance as to business strategy, marketing materials and other brand and company communications. The role will also ideally serve as supervisor and people manager of the Marketing and Communications (MarComm) team’s paralegals.
Senior Counsel and Director level candidates welcome to apply.
Clorox has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in the U.S. by Glassdoor, and has also been recognized for its diversity, sustainability efforts and corporate responsibility. We are a highly collaborative, innovative and inclusive legal team that delivers world-class legal services to our company and our business partners, including helping drive our business strategy and guiding the Company in taking smart risks consistent with our values.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a senior attorney on the Marketing and Communications team (MarComm), with deep subject matter expertise on U.S. regulations, industry guidelines, and self-regulatory standards for marketing and advertising, including product claims, substantiation standards, sweepstakes and promotions, endorsements and testimonials, competitive advertising, and sponsorships.

• Provide counseling to general managers, marketing, R&D and regulatory stakeholders on claim substantiation and concomitant risk assessments, focusing on strategic and highly-regulated brands.

• Provide legal advice and counseling as to diverse advertising platforms, including traditional media, as well as digital, social media, e-commerce, behavioral advertising, influencer marketing, etc.

• Counsel on regulations relating to the promotion and sale of foods, drugs, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and registered disinfecting products (FTC, FDA, EPA, CPSC, USDA).

• Counsel stakeholders on questions related to sustainability positioning, programs and partnerships across the Clorox portfolio of brands and in relation to the company’s ESG goals and commitments.

• Provide strategic counseling and oversight as to competitive challenges, including advertising and consumer protection matters before the NAD and the Federal Trade Commission. Work closely with litigation counsel as a subject matter expert with respect to Lanham Act and consumer class action matters.

• Deliver timely, effective and strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders that is current with the evolving regulatory expectations and litigation trends particularly as applied to advertising and marketing in the CPG category.

• Develop and give trainings to stakeholders on new developments in the law that affect our businesses.

• Provide regular substantive training as to and oversee paralegal review of marketing materials, promotions, and contracts.

• Serve as a people manager for MarComm paralegals.

• Design, implement and oversee process upgrades, technology and other strategic opportunities as to process improvements, especially as to the manner in which stakeholders seek and receive counsel from the MarComm team.

• Manage MarComm team budget, including as to the use of outside counsel.

• Additional responsibilities may include regulatory, IP, litigation, transactional, privacy, international and other work as business needs dictate.

What we look for:

Years and Type of Experience

• Preference for at least 10 years of experience as an attorney counseling on truth-in-advertising and other consumer protection issues as to regulated CPG products.

• Experience in a top-tier law firm and in-house experience counseling on such laws.

• Demonstrated ability to approach issues with both a general management and general counsel mindset, considering business priorities in providing legal recommendations and solutions, as well as the ability to spot legal issues across disciplines and facilitate conversations with the right subject matter experts to ensure the delivery of holistic, actionable legal counsel to stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to interact collaboratively at a senior level with business management teams and senior company executives.

• Demonstrated success working as part of a team to achieve maximum success.

• Demonstrated business acumen and an understanding of the unique business demands on the categories in which we play.

Skills and Abilities

• Broad range of relevant legal experience, including the ability to identify, prioritize and resolve critical legal issues in real time.

• Unquestioned personal integrity; seen as a role model for ethical principles and values of the Company and practices required by law.

• Excellent judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

• Strong skills in leadership - the ability to drive and lead while working with legal and technical staffs.

• Strong ability to influence, provide points of views, and to listen.

• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong negotiation, consultative and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work well in a matrixed organization and interact with and command respect from Company employees.

• Self-starter with a sense of urgency, ability to multi-task, ability to handle unanticipated situations effectively and work well under pressure with tight deadlines to ensure timely and appropriate response to issues raised.

• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.

• Excellent execution and organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with remote work and tools such as Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Box and Zoom for both videoconferencing and file sharing.

• Firmness and courage to confront issues at every level.

• Ability to identify and use the most efficient and effective legal resources to complete the work in a timely and cost effective manner.

• Demonstrated good judgment and ability to identify, work with and manage outside counsel with respect to cost and the delivery of substantive counsel.

• Experience identifying and working on regulatory, IP, litigation, transactional, privacy, and international legal matters.

• Some travel may be required.

Education Level/Degree

• JD degree and bachelors; top tier undergraduate and law schools.

• Member of the California State Bar, or eligible to register under the California State Bar in-house counsel program.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we know you don’t need a degree to succeed. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:
Competitive compensation
Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
Flexible work environment, depending on your role
Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

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Regulatory Specialist, Dohler

 The purpose of the Regulatory Specialist position is to provide regulatory documentation and support for flavors, colors, food, and beverage products produced locally and globally Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Prepare regulatory documentation independently for customer requests and submissions relating to the regulatory compliance aspects of Döhler products. • Review formulas to determine if they meet government, industry, customer, and company guidelines for regulatory compliance. In cases of potential non-compliance, assists the creator in making necessary modifications. • Create ingredient statements, allergen information, and nutritional information, along with the completion of customer questionnaires and other documentation. • Assist customers, flavorists, product developers, sales and production with regulatory issues and customer requirements. • Review changes to formulations and raw materials to determine the impact on current documentation. • Submit formulas for third party certifications, including but not limited to Kosher, Organic, TTB. • Responsible for Quality, Food Safety and Legality. Competencies • High Energy Individual who thrives in a fast paced environment • Customer Focused and Consumer Driven • Team Play • Performance, Agility and Passion • Knowledge Improvement • Customer Focused and Consumer Driven Supervisory Responsibility None Work Environment 
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines. This role is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the plant can be loud. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to sit and stand; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position with regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary on occasion depending on work load. 
Travel Less than 10% Required 
Qualifications 
• 4 Years College Degree in Chemistry or life science (Preferably Food Science or related) • 1-2 years’ experience in regulatory compliance (Preferably in the food/ beverage industry, flavor experience is a plus) Preferred Qualifications • Microsoft Office Suite • SAP and ESHA Genesis experience • Experience with Kosher, Organic, TTB, DMF, submissions preferred. 
To Apply:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/regulatory-specialist-at-döhlergroup-2999616709?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

International Trade Specialist, USDA

USDA is hiring for a International Trade Specialist.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides expert technical leadership and policy guidance on foreign markets and/or international organizations and multilateral bodies that may affect agricultural trade.
• Advises on highly political and sensitive trade issues including, as assigned, those related to international agreements and/or market access, subsidy or sanitary and phytosanitary issues affecting U.S. agriculture?s trade interests.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the execution of, or individually develops and prepares, special analyses and interpretations that cut across established organizational and functional lines of USDA for assigned portfolio.
• Analyzes issues from all appropriate perspectives (e.g., trade and domestic policy, economic, legal, regulatory), and calls attention to potential advantages or disadvantages of utilizing particular courses of action under varying situations.
• Recommends plans for trade policy engagement (including but not limited to negotiation and enforcement strategies) and/or related outreach strategies.
• Develops strategic priorities and contributes to FAS strategic planning process.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

To Apply:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/643854000

Regulatory and Labeling Specialist, SunOpta

SunOpta Overview:

SunOpta Inc. is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries. SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.

SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!

Job Summary:

The Regulatory & Labeling Specialist is responsible for assuring compliance of federally regulated product label information, including nutrition, ingredient declarations, allergens, and claims.This role also addresses regulatory issues pertaining to food labeling and claims (e.g., organic, non-GMO, gluten-free etc.).The Regulatory & Labeling Specialist manages several projects at once while working with all functions (Quality, R&D, Legal, Marketing, Operations, Sales) and communicates on labeling related and compliance matters for SunOpta.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Provide food labelling expertise and collaborate with Quality, R&D, Legal, Marketing, Operations, and Sales to leverage regulations and give SunOpta a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Communicate cross functionally regarding current and emerging food labelling issues and opportunities. Ensure compliance with current and evolving regulations.
• Monitor and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current regulations, food labelling regulatory activity, and relevant technical product and processing information.
• Assess business opportunities and impact to brands.
• Guide the product development process (new and reformulated products) to ensure regulatory and business requirements are met i.e., nutrition goals/claims, ingredient guidelines, product name/standard of identity.
• Evaluate labelling impact of product reformulation to inform packaging transitions and product/package disposition decisions.
• Review Nutrition Facts Panels and ingredient declarations for all products.
• Develop and maintain accurate food labelling information for finished products (e.g., allergens, nutrition, ingredient statements, product name, claims) to assure compliance with regulations (FDA, USDA, CFIA, EU), third-party certification standards and company policies.
• Substantiate and align product claims for compliance and ensure documentation in place.
• Review and approve packaging, advertising, and communication materials for regulatory compliance.
• Complete and submit documentation to support regulatory requirements and claims (USDA, state regulatory requirements, 3rd party certifications).
• Manage/modify the system and process to review, maintain and archive labels and all supporting documentation.
• Provide input into risk management decisions, balancing regulatory risk with business and operational needs.
• Evaluate formulation and producing location impacts to assure accurate allergen labelling and customer/consumer alerts.
• Effectively problem-solve and leverage regulatory relationships and tools to minimize the impact of sourcing and production challenges.
• Develop and inform communication for consumer and customer inquiries pertaining to labelling.
• Collaborate with product developers to evaluate supplier data for new or novel ingredients
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in food labelling and/or regulatory compliance required.
• Demonstrated proficiency to interpret U.S. food regulations and ability to navigate international labelling regulations required.
• Foundational knowledge in food regulations, nutrient composition, and nutrition.
• Knowledge of food composition as it relates to food labelling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food labelling law certificate and/or certification issued by an accredited university.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Detail oriented, accurate and excellent record keeping skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, decisive, comfortable working with a team.
• Evidence of strong problem solving & critical thinking skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity.
• Ability to handle complexity, multiple projects and requests, and short timelines.
• Strong drive for results and ability to bring projects to completion.
• Strong system acumen and computer skills.
• Comfortable with labelling databases, computer software and systems.
• Ability to exercise judgment in handling confidential proprietary/information.
• Understanding of product commercialization process from product design to commercialization.

Additional Considerations:

• Travel Expectations: Travel is required to various SunOpta locations for meetings and/or other job-related functions.
• This role will be located at the SunOpta Corporate Office in Eden Prairie, MN.
• Approximately 95% of work is performed in an office environment; 5% of work may involve being in an agriculture or manufacturing environment.
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

To Apply: 

https://globalus61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/sunopta/Posting/View/1732

Chief Executive Officer, Food Equity Initiative

The Food Equity Initiative is looking for a Chief Executive Officer.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to the Board of Directors (currently 11 members) and they support the CEO. The CEO is responsible for keeping the Board and Board Chair fully informed on an ongoing basis of the condition of the organization and any other important factors affecting operations. The CEO oversees and manages organization staff (including, but not limited to, full-time VP of Operations, Creative and Marketing Director, Education Coordinator, Development Director, Grants Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant who all work remotely) as well as any contract and volunteer personnel. In addition, the CEO serves as primary liaison to Board Committees (currently Executive/Finance, Development, Research and Advocacy, Client Advocacy). The CEO also liaises with and supports the activities of FEI’s Medical Advisory Board.

Position Summary

The CEO is the chief strategy officer, providing the direction and plan for the organization. The CEO is responsible for overseeing all administrative, financial, and operational aspects of daily organization management. These include business operations–including contract negotiations and business partner deals, fundraising, communications/public relations/marketing–including contributions to peer-reviewed publications, fiscal resource management, and staff supervision.

Successful relationship building with internal and external audiences is a critical competency to fulfilling objectives. The CEO must establish credibility with the Board, staff, key volunteers, and donors to be an effective leader and developer of solutions to meet challenges and maximize opportunities. This position is full-time and leads a remote team; salary commensurate with experience, $100,000-$110,000 starting annual salary.

Key Responsibilities

• CEO primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to
• Operational Leadership and Strategic Oversight
• Develop an annual budget and strategic plan for presentation to the Board to achieve programmatic and fundraising objectives.
• Drives the organization to make consistent progress; track and report regularly to the Board.
• Ensure that official records and documents are maintained as well as compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.
• Through inspired leadership, create a culture that values teamwork and accountability

• Fundraising and Development

• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate and supervise a variety of on-going fundraising activities and programs, including but not limited to: annual fundraising events, prospect research, foundation relationships and grant submissions, individual gift solicitation, corporate sponsorships, direct mail, e-philanthropy, and third-party fundraisers.
• Oversee the recruitment of event chairs, fundraising volunteers, and others to assist with development efforts.
• Research, identify, cultivate and solicit new donors (corporate/individual/foundation).
• Build external relationships that result in enhanced revenues.
• Assure effective stewardship to retain current donors and deepen their level of engagement.
• Monitor and enhance systems and processes relating to donor and volunteer management, prospect research, gift processing and recognition/acknowledgement; ensure appropriate data entry of donor/gift information into the CRM database to enable meaningful reports.
• Ensure that fundraising initiatives articulate the mission of FEI in a way that extends the brand, reach, and financial support of the organization.

Governance and Board Relations

• Assist the Board chair in the development of meeting agendas and ensure timely distribution of materials for meetings including accurate financial statements and reports of activity.
• Ensure Board engagement with regular and meaningful communication.
• Liaise with Board committees to provide strategic thought leadership and organizational insights.
• Develop up-to-date recruitment materials for outreach; assist in the identification of prospects and recruitment efforts.
• Ensure a process for Board orientation and consistent communication of Board roles/responsibilities.

Communications and Marketing

• Identify and secure opportunities to make appearances and presentations to organizations, groups, and media to raise awareness, promote FEI, and facilitate fundraising programs.
• Develop high-quality proposals and solicitation materials to build new and upgrade existing donor/sponsor partnerships.
• Develop and oversee the cadence of regular communication to donors and other stakeholders, including but not limited to online newsletters, direct mail, annual reports, and social media accounts. Track and report on the status and growth of external audiences.
• Ensure that the organization website accurately reflects the current status and activities of the organization, including all sponsor recognition.

Experience/Skills/Qualifications

The position of Chief Executive Officer requires an inspirational philanthropic leader with experience as a senior executive possessing a significant track record of partnership building and fundraising. The successful candidate is energetic and enthusiastic, a results-oriented strategic thinker, with an appropriate blend of interpersonal and analytical skills enabling effective communication with a variety of audiences. The CEO is motivated by the mission and brand of Food Equality Initiative to lead the organization to achieve its goals. Specific experience and skills include:

• A proven track record of results including six-figure gifts, corporate sponsorship, and foundation giving which include supporting donor strategies, solicitation approaches, and donor stewardship.
• Ability to build consensus and relationships among executives, partners, and the workforce.
• Research and peer-reviewed publication experience
• Proven negotiation skills
• Strong planning and analytical skills, and proven experience in developing and effectively implementing an organization-wide strategic plan.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, effective across a variety of constituencies including donors, volunteers, corporate, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work closely with Board, staff, and volunteers
• Experience in the development and implementation of budgets and budget management
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or fundraising certification preferred
• A minimum 7-10 years post-college work experience, at least 5-7 years in a development/advancement role and 3+ years in a development management position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM database required; e-communications platforms and graphic experience a plus
• Ability to work outside standard business hours and to travel occasionally
• Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance when the position requires an employee to operate a motor vehicle in connection with executing the position responsibilities, which include driving to/from organization events and meetings
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CONTACT INFORMATION

Food Equality Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants should submit a resume/CV and cover letter to contact@foodequalityinitiative.org. No phone calls, please.