Corporate Counsel, Food and Regulatory
Company: TreeHouse Foods
Location: Oak Brook
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Employee Type:Full timeLocation:IL Oak BrookJob Type:Legal
ServicesJob Posting Title:Corporate Counsel, Food and Regulatory
About Us:
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private
label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of
production facilities across the United States and Canada. At
TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our
products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent
and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do
their best work, directly impacting our mission to make high
quality, affordable food for our customers, communities and
families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part
of our future . What You Gain:
Competitive compensation and benefits program
Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs
Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off
opportunities
An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful
work relationships with a diverse group of people
Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth
Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to
your
team through our employee recognition programs Job
Description:About the Role:As the Corporate Counsel, Food and
Regulatory, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing
legal aspects related to food safety and regulatory compliance for
our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional
teams, including regulatory affairs, labeling, quality control, and
product development, to ensure that our products meet all
applicable food safety and compliance requirements, and will
support management of any administrative proceedings or litigation
related to TreeHouse Foods' adherence to safety regulations,
compliance standards and best practices. Your expertise will
contribute to maintaining our commitment to quality, safety, and
ethical business practices. This role reports to the Chief
Compliance Officer and is located in Oak Brook.Legal Compliance:
Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop, implement and
monitor effective legal compliance programs related to food safety,
labeling and packaging. Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations
and industry standards.Policy Development: Develop, implement, and
maintain regulatory and compliance policies and procedures to
ensure alignment with current and evolving applicable
regulations.Compliance Oversight: Monitor and ensure compliance
with food safety regulations and industry standards across all
company operations, products, and processes.Risk Assessment: Assess
and mitigate compliance risk associated with food safety, including
product labeling, packaging and distribution.Contract Review:
Assist contracts team in crafting appropriate provisions regarding
food safety, compliance, labeling and advertising for customer and
supplier agreements.Regulatory Engagement: Maintain relationships
with relevant regulatory agencies and industry
associations.Training and Education: Provide training and guidance
to internal teams on food safety and compliance matters to promote
awareness and adherence to best practices.Incident Response:
Develop and implement response plans for food safety incidents or
recalls and coordinate with relevant teams in the event of a
crisis.Litigation Support: Assist in managing any legal disputes or
litigation related to food safety and compliance.Audits and
Investigation: Oversee internal audits and investigations related
to food safety incidents. Work closely with regulatory agencies as
needed.Vendor and Supplier Management: Collaborate with procurement
and supply chain team to evaluate and manage food safety compliance
among vendors and suppliers.About You:You'll fit right in if you
have:Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active
state bar membership.8+ years of legal experience with a focus on
food safety and complianceStrong understanding of FDA, USDA, CFIA
and other food safety and labeling regulations.Proven experience
assisting in developing and implementing food safety and compliance
policies and procedures.Experience in food safety litigation and
recall management a plus.Familiarity with international food safety
regulations.Excellent negotiation, communication, and
problem-solving skills.Ability to work collaboratively with
cross-functional teams.Strong organizational skills and attention
to detail.Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations
and prioritize tasks effectively.Prior in-house experience
preferred.Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!Click on
the "Apply" button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers
to let us know you're ready to join our team! Your TreeHouse Foods
Career is Just a Click Away!
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