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Job description
A well-known national food manufacturer is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its legal team in Sarasota, Florida. This role will report directly to the General Counsel and will play a key part in advising the business on food manufacturing regulatory compliance and operational legal matters .
The company has recently invested heavily in strengthening its food safety and compliance infrastructure and is building out its legal capabilities in this area. This role will work closely with senior leadership, including the General Counsel and the company’s Chief Food Safety Officer, to support regulatory compliance and operational legal needs across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate General Counsel will advise on a range of matters, with a particular focus on food manufacturing regulatory and compliance issues , including:
Federal regulatory matters involving USDA and FDA
USDA inspections, compliance reports, and regulatory responses
Labeling and regulatory compliance for food products
Plant and facility regulatory issues across manufacturing operations
Interaction with federal and state regulatory agencies
Compliance with industry and supply-chain standards
In addition to regulatory work, this attorney will be part of a small, collaborative legal team and will handle a variety of broader in-house matters, including:
Commercial contracts and distribution agreements
Real estate matters and leases
Compliance and risk management initiatives
Oversight of litigation and outside counsel
Internal policy development and training
The legal department is intentionally lean, offering the opportunity to work closely with business leadership and gain meaningful exposure to operational decision-making.
Candidate Profile
5-10+ years of experience in food regulatory and compliance matters
Experience with USDA and/or FDA regulatory frameworks , ideally in food manufacturing
Background in a law firm, corporate legal department, or relevant government agency
Interest in maintaining a broader generalist practice beyond regulatory work
Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with operational teams
Compensation & Structure
Location: Sarasota, Florida (relocation assistance available)
Schedule: In-office role with some travel to manufacturing facilities
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to join a company that is deeply focused on food safety, regulatory excellence, and operational improvement . The organization has recently strengthened its leadership in this area and is investing significantly in compliance and quality systems.
The role offers a rare combination of substantive regulatory work, broad in-house exposure, and direct access to senior leadership within a nationally recognized food brand.
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Worksite address
sarasota, FL, 34243, US
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