Refresco
Legal Counsel
Refresco, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
Position Description
The Legal Counsel serves as the corporate and transaction counsel by advising in conjunction with Sr. Legal Counsel, North America, the business leaders and teams on legal aspects of a broad range of business, transactional corporate, legal, and litigation matters that arise across the organization. The Legal Counsel reports directly to the Senior Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel is directly responsible for providing counsel and support on a wide range of legal matters including contracts, bankruptcy, pre-litigation and real estate matters. This role will also support and collaborate on other areas, as needed, in conjunction with Sr. Legal Counsel, including but not limited to: litigation, employment and labor relations, corporate legal issues, and regulatory matters.
Key Accountabilities:
Independently responsible for:Contract review, negotiations, and redlining agreementsReal Estate – Handle lease reviews and negotiations and redlines of agreementsPre-Litigation – respond to claims and subpoenas as necessary.In collaboration and partnership with Sr. Legal Counsel, responsible for:Oversight and management of certain litigation and claimsRegulatory MattersReal Estate matters including leases and property acquisitionsEmployment MattersCorporate Legal IssuesEssential Functions:
Reviewing, drafting, analyzing, and negotiating commercial contracts (e.g., NDA, procurement, vendor agreements, retail agreements)Collaborating with the business teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with contracts and present materials to business teamsEnsuring timely follow-ups and updates to the business, thus avoiding delays in contract execution and risk mitigationOverseeing outside counsel for litigation mattersAssist with review of employment law mattersAssist with litigation matters including subpoenas, garnishments, and bankruptcy creditor proofs of claimAssist with Real Estate lease reviewsAssist with alcohol licensing/permittingWork with Risk Management on insured claimsProvide accurate and timely counsel and legal advice to the business on a variety of legal topicsConduct research regarding legal mattersDrafting letters, reports, memoranda, and policies and proceduresMaintain knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the businessHandle regulatory matters related to the company and work with Company’s Environmental Health and Safety departmentAssist outside counsel with intellectual property filings and review of intellectual property mattersEducation and Experience:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of lawAdmitted to practice law in the state of Florida.3 - 5 years’ legal experiencePrior litigation experience preferredPrior in-house counsel experience consideredThorough knowledge and working skills in the area of commercial and procurement contracts and/or contract litigation and employment lawAbility to identify and define legal issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret an extensive variety of case law, and work within complex legal principlesAbility to write contracts and other legal documents in a clear, concise, and understanding manner, incorporating the applicable principles of lawSkills and Competencies:
Excellent time management skills. Experienced in multi-tasking with changing priorities with ability to work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames and tight deadlinesAbility to provide and present fact-based recommendations across various levels of management.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and writtenAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAttention to detailAbility to work and collaborate with various members of a business teamAbility to work independentlyHigh degree of professional ethics and integrityProficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointA Career with Refresco:
Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:
Medical/dental/vision insuranceLife insurance401(k) savings plan with company matchPaid holidays and vacationWell-being benefitsDiscount programsJoin Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!#J-18808-Ljbffr
Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
Position Description
The Legal Counsel serves as the corporate and transaction counsel by advising in conjunction with Sr. Legal Counsel, North America, the business leaders and teams on legal aspects of a broad range of business, transactional corporate, legal, and litigation matters that arise across the organization. The Legal Counsel reports directly to the Senior Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel is directly responsible for providing counsel and support on a wide range of legal matters including contracts, bankruptcy, pre-litigation and real estate matters. This role will also support and collaborate on other areas, as needed, in conjunction with Sr. Legal Counsel, including but not limited to: litigation, employment and labor relations, corporate legal issues, and regulatory matters.
Key Accountabilities:
Independently responsible for:Contract review, negotiations, and redlining agreementsReal Estate – Handle lease reviews and negotiations and redlines of agreementsPre-Litigation – respond to claims and subpoenas as necessary.In collaboration and partnership with Sr. Legal Counsel, responsible for:Oversight and management of certain litigation and claimsRegulatory MattersReal Estate matters including leases and property acquisitionsEmployment MattersCorporate Legal IssuesEssential Functions:
Reviewing, drafting, analyzing, and negotiating commercial contracts (e.g., NDA, procurement, vendor agreements, retail agreements)Collaborating with the business teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with contracts and present materials to business teamsEnsuring timely follow-ups and updates to the business, thus avoiding delays in contract execution and risk mitigationOverseeing outside counsel for litigation mattersAssist with review of employment law mattersAssist with litigation matters including subpoenas, garnishments, and bankruptcy creditor proofs of claimAssist with Real Estate lease reviewsAssist with alcohol licensing/permittingWork with Risk Management on insured claimsProvide accurate and timely counsel and legal advice to the business on a variety of legal topicsConduct research regarding legal mattersDrafting letters, reports, memoranda, and policies and proceduresMaintain knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the businessHandle regulatory matters related to the company and work with Company’s Environmental Health and Safety departmentAssist outside counsel with intellectual property filings and review of intellectual property mattersEducation and Experience:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of lawAdmitted to practice law in the state of Florida.3 - 5 years’ legal experiencePrior litigation experience preferredPrior in-house counsel experience consideredThorough knowledge and working skills in the area of commercial and procurement contracts and/or contract litigation and employment lawAbility to identify and define legal issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret an extensive variety of case law, and work within complex legal principlesAbility to write contracts and other legal documents in a clear, concise, and understanding manner, incorporating the applicable principles of lawSkills and Competencies:
Excellent time management skills. Experienced in multi-tasking with changing priorities with ability to work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames and tight deadlinesAbility to provide and present fact-based recommendations across various levels of management.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and writtenAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAttention to detailAbility to work and collaborate with various members of a business teamAbility to work independentlyHigh degree of professional ethics and integrityProficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointA Career with Refresco:
Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:
Medical/dental/vision insuranceLife insurance401(k) savings plan with company matchPaid holidays and vacationWell-being benefitsDiscount programsJoin Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!#J-18808-Ljbffr