Director, Commercial Counsel

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Director, Senior Assistant Counsel - Commercial to lead commercial contracting and provide strategic legal counsel across North America.

You will partner with sales, procurement, operations, and other stakeholders, driving risk management and practical business-focused advice while supporting disputes and governance matters. The role emphasizes managing complex agreements, improving standard processes, and adopting AI-enabled contract

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice law in the United States.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant law firm and in-house experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supply, procurement, distribution, logistics, technology, and data-related agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and revise a wide range of complex commercial agreements including retail, food service, supply, co-manufacturing, tolling, distribution, licensing, SaaS, logistics, data processing, and nondisclosure agreements.
• Provide legal support and business counseling across North America and lead commercial contracting with governance, risk management, and ethics and compliance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial contracts

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Dispute resolution

Regulatory awareness

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Director, Senior Assistant Counsel - Commercial to lead commercial contracting and provide strategic legal counsel across North America.

You will partner with sales, procurement, operations, and other stakeholders, driving risk management and practical business-focused advice while supporting disputes and governance matters. The role emphasizes managing complex agreements, improving standard processes, and adopting AI-enabled contract