Corporate Counsel (Business Development & Regulatory)

Botrista; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully company-paid Medical, Dental & V

Vision Insurance

Flex PTO

7 sick days

14 holidays

Wellness Benefits

Cell Phone and Internet reimbursement

401K

Job summary

Botrista seeks an attorney who is proactive with a practical deal-maker spirit to join our rapidly growing beverage robotics team as the first dedicated In-House Counsel under the Global Legal Team. You will report to the Chief Legal Officer/Global General Counsel and serve as primary counsel for our nationwide U.S.

Business Development teams. The role blends high-volume commercial contracting, institutional procurement (K-12 and Higher Ed), and a deep understanding of federal food safety

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to State Bar or eligible for immediate registration.
• 10+ years of legal practice, mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience.
• Experience with government/institutional contracting or food-service regulations.
• Experience with publicly traded/large food and beverage companies.

Responsibilities

• Support national customer agreements, MSAs, Pilot/Testing Agreements and HaaS contracts.
• Navigate RFP processes for K-12 districts, ensuring NSLP compliance.
• Monitor USDA/NSLP and FDA/USDA food safety regulations across all states.
• Manage product liability risk and safety certifications (e.g., UL 3320).
• Oversee FERPA and state privacy laws in data collection processes.
• Develop a scalable library of commercial contract templates and playbooks.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Data privacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Industry knowledge

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an attorney who is proactive, with a “practical deal-maker” spirit while sufficiently sophisticated in their legal risk management capabilities to join our rapidly growing beverage robotics team as our first dedicated In-House Counsel under the Global Legal Team. You will be reporting to Chief Legal Officer/Global General Counsel directly and serve as the primary legal counsel for our nation-wide Business Development teams in the U.S. and may have opportunities to be involved in potential transnational/cross-border transactions and/or investment projects.

This role requires a unique blend of high-volume commercial contracting, institutional procurement expertise (K-12 and Higher Ed), and a deep understanding of federal food safety and relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development Support: Serve as the key counsel supporting our business negotiation for national customer agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Pilot/Testing Agreements, and Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) contracts for chain restaurants and university/colleges canteens.

• Institutional Procurement: Navigate and execute complex RFP (Request for Proposal) processes for K-12 school districts, ensuring strict compliance with USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and local state agency procurement rules.

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure that our “bots” comply with NSF/ANSI 169 sanitation standards and FDA/USDA food safety regulations across all 50 states.

• Safety & Liability: Manage product liability risk and safety certifications (e.g., UL 3320) for robotic equipment operating in high-traffic student environments.

• Privacy & Data Protection: Ensure all data collection processes (e.g., student meal plan integrations) adhere to FERPAand evolving state-level data privacy laws.

• Template Development: Build and maintain a scalable library of commercial contract templates and playbooks to accelerate the sales cycle.

Qualifications

• Education: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• Licensure: Admitted to the State Bar or eligible for immediate registration.

• Experience: 10+ years of legal practice, preferably with a mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a technology, robotics, or food-tech startup.

• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience with government/institutional contracting or food-service sector regulations is highly preferred.

• Preferred: Experience with publicly traded/large food and beverage companies (e.g., Coca-Cola, Pepsi, etc.).

• Mindset: A solutions-oriented “business partner” capable of providing practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working with a diverse and multinational, multicultural workforce is a plus.

Benefits

• Fully company-paid Medical and 99% company-paid Dental and Vision Insurance

• Flex PTO, 7 sick days, 14 holidays, Wellness Benefits, Cell Phone and Internet reimbursement, 401K

• Salary Range $[144-194]K

  • The starting salary is commensurate with geographic location, experience, and qualifications.