Sysco · 4 days ago
Assistant General Counsel - Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, and they are seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide strategic legal support across the International Americas region. The role involves offering legal counsel on matters such as commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and international trade while managing outside counsel and supporting various business functions.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
Responsibilities
Provide daily legal advice and counsel to business leaders across the International Americas region
Direct, manage, and develop strategy for respective legal matters
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including customer, vendor, supplier, and distribution contracts. Support standardization of agreements across the region
Support strategic initiatives including expansion into new markets, integration of subsidiaries, and development of new business models
Conduct training and prepare materials for internal stakeholders on legal and compliance matters
Manage outside counsel relationships and legal spend to ensure cost-effective support
Monitor and advise on regulatory developments in international trade, employment law, and compliance
Participate in cross-functional teams to support enterprise-wide initiatives and policy development and implementation
Support subject matter experts with real estate transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures within the region
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school, or a law degree from a foreign jurisdiction plus an LLM from an accredited U.S. law school
Texas law license or eligibility to become licensed in Texas
Minimum of 5–7 years of legal experience, which may include a combination of law firm and in-house counsel roles
Strong legal acumen with the ability to provide clear, actionable advice in a fast-paced, global environment
Consistently fosters a positive, solution-oriented atmosphere, even when faced with adversity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects across jurisdictions
Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Experience managing external counsel and legal budgets
Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) are required
Must be fluent in spoken Spanish
Above-average command of English, both oral and written, and excellent grammar, proofreading, punctuation and spelling skills
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience in international legal matters, including trade, compliance, and cross-border transactions, is strongly preferred
Ability to read and write in Spanish is preferred
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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