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C.H. Guenther · 1 hour ago

Corporate Counsel

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$118K/yr - $227K/yr

5+ years exp

C.H. Guenther & Son is a global food manufacturing company headquartered in Texas, seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join their legal team. The role involves overseeing legal matters to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, providing legal guidance in risk management, commercial transactions, and intellectual property within the food industry.

Food Production

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of contracts, including supply agreements, distribution agreements, vendor contracts, manufacturing agreements, confidentiality agreements, and purchase agreements

Responsible for implementing and maintaining records management policies and processes across the organization

Provide proactive legal advice on risk management, intellectual property protection, and business operations to safeguard the company’s interests

Provide legal support for various departments, including HR, operations, and marketing, with a focus on food industry legal matters

Conduct internal training and create educational resources for company employees on legal topics, including contract management and compliance

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract DraftingLegal ComplianceRisk ManagementIntellectual PropertyRecords ManagementCorporate GovernanceMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingProject Management

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Texas

A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate law department, with a focus on contract drafting, review, and negotiation, ideally within the food manufacturing industry or related sectors

Background in records management and contract management

Familiarity with risk management strategies and corporate governance

Proficient use of a computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and concisely

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Ability to prioritize projects and clearly communicate direction internally and externally