Assistant General Counsel Corporate Sustainability - Mars (McLean, VA)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/assistant-general-counsel-corporate-sustainability-at-mars-3738993580/

Mars (food/manufacturing of brands like M&M's, Snickers, etc.) believes the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, which is the vision at the heart of our Sustainable in a Generation Plan - one where the planet is healthy, people and pets are thriving, and society is inclusive. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, this newly created position will play a key role in providing legal leadership for corporate strategy, governance, and assurance activities on a wide range of Sustainability matters across the enterprise, as well as navigating compliance with rapidly evolving laws, regulations and global standards to enable our global business to deliver against its Sustainability commitments. The role will include close collaboration both with corporate functions and legal and business stakeholders across our business segments around the world.

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/assistant-general-counsel-corporate-sustainability-at-mars-3738993580/

Agricultural Environmental Specialist Administrative Coordinator - Dept. of Ag. & Forestry, State of Louisiana (Baton Rouge, LA)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/4364991/agricultural-environmental-specialist-administrative-coordinator

The function of work for this position is to plan, implement, and administer any one or combination of statewide quarantine and horticulture programs, such as apiary, nursery, biotechnology, cooperative plant pest survey, sweet potato programs, etc., pesticide programs, such as pesticide certification and enforcement, pesticide product registration, pesticide emergency response, and pesticide waste disposal, farm worker safety, endangered species protection, or water, food, feed, and fiber monitoring.

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/4364991/agricultural-environmental-specialist-administrative-coordinator

Deputy Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights & Measures - County of Shasta (Redding, CA)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/shasta/jobs/4298151-0/deputy-agricultural-commissioner-sealer-of-weights-measures

The ideal candidate has substantial experience in the administration of Agricultural and Weights and Measures programs as well as the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. They consistently approach their work with innovation, creativity and big picture thinking. They are an excellent communicator (both verbally and in writing) who can build productive and positive professional relationships both internally and externally, working with staff, partners, other agencies, the public and other stakeholders. They are skilled in conflict resolution and can maintain composure and compassion in challenging situations. 

Candidate must have ability to understand, interpret and apply laws and regulations pertaining to agricultural and weights and measures programs; supervise and evaluate the work of others; evaluate program operations and recommend changes in procedures and policies to improve efficiency; plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities; help prepare and monitor the departmental budget; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, the public, and others contacted in the course of the work; collect, interpret, and evaluate data; express ideas effectively in oral and written form; perform required mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; and work independently.

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/shasta/jobs/4298151-0/deputy-agricultural-commissioner-sealer-of-weights-measures

2024 Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) Unaccompanied Children Program (UCP) Fellowship - Immigrant Justice Corps (Location: TBD)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://ijc.smapply.io/prog/2024_justice_fellowship/

We are expanding our footprint to meet the urgent need for legal representation. IJC recently partnered with the Acacia Center for Justice to place approximately 50 Justice Fellows with their network of legal service providers across the country as part of the Unaccompanied Children Program. Applicants with an interest in preserving the rights of migrant children are strongly encouraged to apply.

There is high demand for Justice Fellows to provide quality legal services to unaccompanied children in removal proceedings. Spanish fluency is preferred, however language supports will be provided for those working towards fluency.

All IJC Fellows serve for two years and are provided with a full salary and benefits through their host organization placement.

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://ijc.smapply.io/prog/2024_justice_fellowship/

Associate Corporate Counsel, Agricultural Regulatory & Compliance - JBS USA (Pilgrim's Pride)(Greeley, CO)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://jobs.jbsfoodsgroup.com/us/en/job/53568/ASSOCIATE-CORPORATE-COUNSEL-AGRICULTURAL-REGULATORY-COMPLIANCE

An hour north of Denver and ideally situated between Boulder, Fort Collins, and Greeley, Pilgrim’s Pride is a publicly-owned subsidiary of JBS USA, one of the largest companies headquartered in Colorado. We are seeking a motivated and proactive attorney to join our legal team, with a focus on agricultural regulatory compliance, and the talent and adaptability to handle the wide variety of complex legal matters you’ll find at one of the world’s largest global food companies. In this unique role, you will fully immerse yourself in the business, draw upon your experience to strategically advise on regulatory compliance, ensure transactions have met legal and regulatory requirements, manage enforcement actions, and assist the business with other legal issues as they arise. You will work closely with executives, business unit leaders, department heads, and other teams across the Company to address and resolve legal matters, support business goals, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://jobs.jbsfoodsgroup.com/us/en/job/53568/ASSOCIATE-CORPORATE-COUNSEL-AGRICULTURAL-REGULATORY-COMPLIANCE

Associate Regulatory Counsel - POET (Washington, D.C.)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://careers-poet.icims.com/jobs/6481/job

The Associate Regulatory Counsel reports directly to the Senior Regulatory Counsel and is ultimately supervised by the Senior Vice President and General Counsel. In coordination with our Government Affairs and Communications team, he or she assists the Senior Regulatory counsel in developing strategic regulatory policy advocacy and business and legal strategy, facilitating and influencing optimal outcomes for the company arising from federal and state level regulatory policy affecting the biorefining industry. The Associate Regulatory Counsel also supports the Senior Regulatory Counsel in providing compliance advice to the company and biorefineries relating to environmental, election, food and alcohol, and transportation law, among other areas, and helps supports POET’s transactions. The Associate Regulatory Counsel works alongside the Senior Regulatory Counsel to influence the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard, California Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and other state, national, and international climate programs and will have the unique opportunity to work on the front lines in the transformation of our carbon-based economy into a sustainable, biobased economy that will positively benefit generations to come.

Farm and Agriculture Program Manager - Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. (Washington, DC)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3803955929

Dreaming Out Loud seeks an organized, detail-oriented individual with leadership and farming experience and a demonstrated passion for sustainable agriculture to help manage our Farms and agriculture programs. The Farm and Agriculture Manager will work closely with the Director of Programs to implement innovative urban food production strategies and manage Farm Coordinators, Community Farm Assistants and Volunteers. Our farms produce a range of crops including vegetables, berries, herbs and fruit, and focuses on no-till production, implementing cover cropping, sheet-mulching and on-site composting to improve soil structure. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of farming experience that includes management of a small team, as well as strong communication and computer skills.

Associate Counsel (In-House) - Perdue Farms (Salisbury, MD)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3739502369

Our Corporate/In House Legal team is actively recruiting for an Associate Counsel to join our team. This position is for an on-site lawyer to support the day-to-day provision and coordination of legal services for the Company. The Associate Counsel will be based at our corporate office in Salisbury, Maryland and will assist with Company legal matters, while practicing the art of “preventive law” to help minimize legal and financial risk to the Company, improve efficiencies and save costs.