General Mills
Assistant General Counsel, Food Regulation
General Mills - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Assistant General Counsel, Food Regulation
Assistant General Counsel, Food Regulation
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Functional Overview
The mission of our Legal & Corporate Affairs function is to support the Company’s enterprise strategy by preventing, mitigating, and managing legal, regulatory, and reputational risk in an efficient and practical manner. We also look for opportunities to facilitate the Company’s business priorities and strengthen our competitive advantage. Key focus areas include: regulatory compliance, contracts, marketing and advertising, intellectual property, ethics and compliance, litigation, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, global security, and government and external affairs. Functional Overview
The mission of our Legal & Corporate Affairs function is to support the Company’s enterprise strategy by preventing, mitigating, and managing legal, regulatory, and reputational risk in an efficient and practical manner. We also look for opportunities to facilitate the Company’s business priorities and strengthen our competitive advantage. Key focus areas include: regulatory compliance, contracts, marketing and advertising, intellectual property, ethics and compliance, litigation, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, global security, and government and external affairs.
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to provide strategic legal advice regarding food laws and regulation in support of the company’s business objectives, including applying expert legal analysis to ensure compliance with global food laws and regulations, engagement with policy makers to shape food laws and regulations, and develop strategic plans to advance the company’s regulatory compliance programs. This role will be based in Washington, D.C., driving engagement with U.S. federal regulatory authorities and coordination on food policy issues, in partnership with our government affairs team.
This role is based at our office in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities
Provide expert legal interpretation, analysis and recommendations on food regulation to ensure compliance and enable business plans Partner with technical teams and government affairs to develop strategies to impact food regulation in support of company priorities to deliver affordable, accessible, safe and nutritious food, including external advocacy and engagement Closely collaborate with colleagues in law and government affairs, and with company nutrition, food science and safety technical experts, to execute responsibilities and achieve company goals Serve as a trusted legal advisor to company’s Innovation, Technology, and Quality function
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school 10+ years experience in food regulatory law with deep familiarity with food regulatory agencies Admitted to practice and in good standing with a U.S. state bar Has a proven record of making tough recommendations, exercising sound judgement, and influencing senior leaders in food regulatory law Has ability to impact food regulation and policy development Clearly understands the food industry and current challenges and opportunities Familiar with food law and regulatory schemes in other jurisdictions
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $169700.00 - $283000.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
Company Overview
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link:
Accommodations Request. Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at General Mills by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant General Counsel” roles.
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Assistant General Counsel, Food Regulation
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Functional Overview
The mission of our Legal & Corporate Affairs function is to support the Company’s enterprise strategy by preventing, mitigating, and managing legal, regulatory, and reputational risk in an efficient and practical manner. We also look for opportunities to facilitate the Company’s business priorities and strengthen our competitive advantage. Key focus areas include: regulatory compliance, contracts, marketing and advertising, intellectual property, ethics and compliance, litigation, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, global security, and government and external affairs. Functional Overview
The mission of our Legal & Corporate Affairs function is to support the Company’s enterprise strategy by preventing, mitigating, and managing legal, regulatory, and reputational risk in an efficient and practical manner. We also look for opportunities to facilitate the Company’s business priorities and strengthen our competitive advantage. Key focus areas include: regulatory compliance, contracts, marketing and advertising, intellectual property, ethics and compliance, litigation, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, global security, and government and external affairs.
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to provide strategic legal advice regarding food laws and regulation in support of the company’s business objectives, including applying expert legal analysis to ensure compliance with global food laws and regulations, engagement with policy makers to shape food laws and regulations, and develop strategic plans to advance the company’s regulatory compliance programs. This role will be based in Washington, D.C., driving engagement with U.S. federal regulatory authorities and coordination on food policy issues, in partnership with our government affairs team.
This role is based at our office in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities
Provide expert legal interpretation, analysis and recommendations on food regulation to ensure compliance and enable business plans Partner with technical teams and government affairs to develop strategies to impact food regulation in support of company priorities to deliver affordable, accessible, safe and nutritious food, including external advocacy and engagement Closely collaborate with colleagues in law and government affairs, and with company nutrition, food science and safety technical experts, to execute responsibilities and achieve company goals Serve as a trusted legal advisor to company’s Innovation, Technology, and Quality function
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school 10+ years experience in food regulatory law with deep familiarity with food regulatory agencies Admitted to practice and in good standing with a U.S. state bar Has a proven record of making tough recommendations, exercising sound judgement, and influencing senior leaders in food regulatory law Has ability to impact food regulation and policy development Clearly understands the food industry and current challenges and opportunities Familiar with food law and regulatory schemes in other jurisdictions
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $169700.00 - $283000.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
Company Overview
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link:
Accommodations Request. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
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