Corporate Counsel (Business Development & Regulatory)

Botrista; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible PTO

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Internet Reimbursement

401K

Job summary

Botrista seeks an experienced in-house counsel to join the Global Legal Team in Washington, DC, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. This role serves as the primary counsel for national Business Development teams in the U.S. and may participate in cross-border transactions.

The attorney will handle high-volume commercial contracting, institutional procurement, and regulatory compliance across all 50 states, with opportunities to influence strategic partnerships and expansion.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to State Bar or eligible for immediate registration.
• 10+ years of legal practice, with mix of top-tier firm training and in-house experience.

Responsibilities

• Business Development Support: counsel for national customer agreements, MSAs, Pilot/Testing, and HaaS contracts for chains and universities.
• Institutional Procurement: manage RFP processes for K-12, ensuring NSLP compliance and state procurement rules.
• Regulatory Compliance: oversee NSF/ANSI sanitation standards and FDA/USDA food safety across all 50 states.
• Safety & Liability: manage product liability risk and safety certifications (e.g., UL 3320).
• Privacy & Data Protection: ensure FERPA and state privacy law compliance for student data integrations.
• Template Development: build scalable contract templates and playbooks to accelerate sales.

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Regulatory compliance

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.

• 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.