at Impossible Foods Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Essential Job Functions:
Serve as a trusted advisor to the product, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, and R&D business, on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues as we expand our business, diversify our production infrastructure, and introduce new products globally.
Lead contract negotiation and management of Supply Chain & Manufacturing, including, reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of commercial agreements with our manufacturers, distributors, and brokers.
Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with co-manufacturing partners, negotiating contracts and agreements to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
Develop and provide trainings to internal stakeholders on a variety of legal issues.
Build trust and drive strong relationships with internal stakeholders and counsel internal stakeholders on risk and risk mitigation strategies.
Build policies and workflows to support efficient and robust manufacturing & supply programs.
Provide up-to-date guidance on all relevant laws and regulations and monitor them as they evolve.
Provide ideas and insights into how Impossible Foods can work within the law to create amazing product experiences for its customers and consumers.
Assist with general transactions and other commercial legal matters as needed. Basic Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. state.
7 year or more years of combined relevant experience in law firms, governmental agencies, and/or in-house legal departments.Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working with manufacturing, supply chain, and co-manufacturing is strongly preferred.
International experience.
Excellent commercial negotiation and drafting skills.
Highly organized and energetic, able to navigate a fast-paced environment and be highly responsive to deadline-oriented clients.
Sound and practical business judgment.
This U.S. based, full-time position offers the above base salary range + equity + benefits + bonus for sales incentive plan roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Impossible Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.
Impossible Foods offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to recruiting@impossiblefoods.com or call 855-877-6365. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email inbox will not be accepted.
