Corporate Counsel (Business Development & Regulatory)

Botrista, Inc.; 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

Paid holidays

Job summary

Botrista, Inc. seeks an experienced attorney to join as the first in-house counsel under the Global Legal Team. You will report to the Chief Legal Officer/Global General Counsel and support nationwide Business Development teams across the U.S., with potential cross-border projects.

The role blends high-volume commercial contracting, institutional procurement for K-12 and Higher Ed, and a deep understanding of FDA/USDA food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to State Bar or eligible for immediate registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary legal counsel for national Business Development teams in the U.S.
• Manage high-volume commercial contracting, including MSAs, Pilot/Testing, and HaaS for chain restaurants and universities.
• Navigate RFP processes for K-12 and higher ed procurement.

Skills

Legal risk management

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Business partner

Education

J.D. degree

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.

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
  

Requirements

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