Attorney

Ocean Spray; Middleborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 116,300 - 145,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition/Education assistance programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Ocean Spray is seeking an Attorney to provide strategic legal counsel across the company, including litigation support, contract development, IP management, and regulatory compliance. The role is hybrid, based at our Lakeville, MA headquarters with Mondays and Fridays remote.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor and has at least 3 years of legal experience, with strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills to work cross-functionally with teams in R&D, supply chain, marketing, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required.
• At least 3 years of legal experience.
• Experience supporting litigation, contract development, and IP/regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priority projects and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on litigation, commercial contracts, and IP protection.
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements.
• Assess legal risks and advise on business initiatives.
• Support compliance with laws and regulations across the company.
• Partner with internal teams such as marketing, R&D, supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Contract review & negotiation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (Required)

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Attorney! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote.The Attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance to the company on a wide range of legal matters. Your focus will be on supporting litigation activity, commercial contract development, and managing legal risks. You will work closely with internal teams to provide strategic legal advice that aligns with business objectives. Additionally, you will work to handle claims and disputes, assist patent development and registration, and help ensure compliance with laws and regulations.A Day in the Life...Responsible for a variety of legal projects, including contract review and negotiation, risk analysis for business initiatives, research and advice in areas of the law impacting a global consumer packaged goods company and agricultural cooperative.Draft, negotiate and support the management of certain commercial agreements, including intellectual property licensing agreements, co-pack agreements, ingredient supply agreements, and various other third-party service agreements.Manage multiple priority legal projects/initiatives contemporaneously and work cross-functionally to assist with project completion.Works collaboratively with and provides legal advice to cross-functional teams within the company on diverse topics, including business transactions, marketing assets, litigation and other disputes, and compliance with applicable laws.Work as a legal advisor to a variety of business teams, which may include food quality and safety, R&D, consumer affairs, supply chain, operations, procurement, IT (including infosec and data privacy), grower relations, labor, employment and corporate compliance.Manage the review, evaluation, development, prosecution, maintenance and defense of certain IP applications, as well as assist cross-functional teams in evaluating protection of intellectual property.What We Are Looking For:• Ability to manage competing priorities• Strong analytical & research skills• Excellent communication, verbal & written• Negotiation skills• Effective at building relationshipsEducation:Juris Doctor (Required)Work Experience:At least 3 Years of ExperienceAnnual Salary:$116,300 - $145,400The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.Benefits:Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth services1:1 health coachingSupportive benefits for all the stages of your life401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable givingWho We Are:You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike-we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.