Associate General Counsel

R J Van Drunen & Sons, Inc.

$170K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a law firm environment
  • Membership in good standing with the Illinois bar
  • Exposure to FDA regulations or related industries is preferred
  • Strong judgment and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior attorneys on legal operations and business initiatives
  • Conduct legal research to identify risks and opportunities for stakeholders
  • Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and support contract management
  • Provide legal support for regulatory compliance matters including FDA requirements

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with time at the Chicago Loop office
  • Collaborative role with exposure to various legal and business areas
  • Support for innovative ingredient and nutritional solutions
  • Meaningful partnership with key internal stakeholders
  • Opportunity in a family-owned, values-driven company investing in development and growth
Full Job Description

  • Shift: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 430PM, Hybrid role

  • Expected Pay Range: $170,000 -$200,000, *Compensation to be commensurate with experience; candidates with significant and/or relevant experience may be eligible for compensation above this stated range.

  • Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.

  • Benefits Eligible: Yes

  • Benefits Available:

Role Summary

The Assistant General Counsel will serve as a key member of a close-knit, four-person legal team in its standalone office in Chicago and will provide support on a range of legal matters to a growing, 1,000+ employee company.  This role will collaborate closely with senior attorneys to support contracting, regulatory compliance, and business initiatives across the organization.

The Legal department’s role over legal, regulatory, and intellectual property places it at the center of many of the company’s most important strategic business objectives.  The ideal candidate is a self-starter and problem-solver who enjoys diving into new strategic projects and developing additional areas of expertise.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with senior attorneys on legal operations, department support, trademark matters, international regulatory responses, and business initiatives.
  • Conduct legal research and provide practical analysis to help internal stakeholders identify risks, opportunities, and next steps.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts while supporting the administration of the company’s contract management system.
  • Provide legal support for regulatory compliance matters, including FDA requirements related to labeling, claims, marketing materials, and product portfolio support.

What You’ll Bring

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a law firm environment.
  • Membership in good standing with the Illinois bar and admission to practice.
  • Exposure to FDA regulations, regulatory compliance, food, dietary supplement, or related industry work is preferred, but not required for the role.
  • Strong judgment, organization, discretion, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What You Can Look Forward To

  • A highly collaborative legal role with exposure to regulatory, commercial, intellectual property, and business matters.
  • The opportunity to support innovative ingredient and nutritional solutions used by leading companies around the world.
  • A hybrid work schedule with time spent onsite at the Chicago Loop office.
  • Meaningful strategic partnership with legal, regulatory, quality, R&D, sales, marketing, and executive stakeholders.
  • A family-owned, values-driven company that invests in people, development, and long-term growth.

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