Corporate Counsel

HP Hood; Lynnfield (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the Law Department at Corporate Headquarters in Lynnfield, MA. The role focuses on advertising, marketing, product labeling, and regulatory compliance, and involves drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements across multiple business units.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school and 8+ years of experience, with MA licensure.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in both law firm and in-house settings.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in MA.

Responsibilities

• Advise on advertising, marketing, promotions, product labeling and regulatory compliance matters.
• Review consumer-facing materials across traditional, digital, social media, influencer, and e-commerce channels; assess legal risk and provide guidance.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including NDAs, purchasing, professional services, sponsorship, licensing, SaaS, and technology agreements.
• Provide legal support on corporate matters and transactions.
• Manage projects involving data privacy and other compliance matters.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Support cross-functional projects based on business needs.

Skills

Advertising law

Marketing law

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Information security

Commercial transactions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

8+ years of relevant experience (law firm and/or in-house)

Licensed to practice law in MA

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

Corporate Counsel will work within the Law Department at Corporate Headquarters in Lynnfield, MA to consult and collaborate with many business units. The attorney will provide legal advice for advertising, marketing, promotions, product claims, and labeling for Hood's brands. This position also will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements for numerous business teams, including Sales, Procurement, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Information Technology, Operations, and other areas of the company. This position also will advise on commercial transactions, and compliance matters and provide legal support to cross-functional projects based on business needs. The role suits a practical, business-minded lawyer who is comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise on advertising, marketing, promotions, product claims, labeling, and related regulatory compliance matters.
• Review consumer-facing materials across traditional, digital, social media, influencer, and e-commerce channels; assess legal risk; and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, purchasing, professional services, sponsorship, licensing, SaaS, and technology agreements.
• Provide legal support and advice regarding a variety of corporate matters and transactions.
• Manage projects involving legal compliance matters such as data privacy.
• Work with senior management and all levels of employees within the organization.
• Perform legal support on general corporate matters and perform additional legal and cross-functional projects based on business needs.

Education and Experience:

• JD. from an ABA accredited law school
• At least 8+ years of relevant experience, ideally in both law firm and in-house roles
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in MA

Skills and Competencies:

• Able to work independently and collaboratively across business teams.
• Proven expertise in advertising and marketing law, and significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience in some combination of advertising, data privacy, or information security preferred.
• Ability to evaluate claim substantiation and translate legal requirements into practical guidance for marketing teams.
• Experience with food labeling, FDA regulatory matters, data privacy, or information security is preferred but not required.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to identify, prioritize, and communicate legal risk.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Committed to setting priorities, acting efficiently and responding to competing demands.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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