Corporate Counsel

ABOUT KATE FARMS

Kate Farms is a company with heart. Our company was founded on the belief that good nutrition leads to good health, and good health opens the door to endless possibilities. That's why our mission is to make nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare, so people can live their best lives. We are a company that makes complete nutrition formulas for people who have a medical need for liquid nutrition.

Kate Farms works to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, to stay, and do their best work. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to Kate Farms' values. We are an equal opportunity employer and focused on equality; we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We invite you to come do the best work of your life with us at Kate Farms.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel with 8 to 10 years of experience to join our legal team at Kate Farms. In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance across various aspects of the company's operations, with a focus on contracts, compliance, e-commerce, marketing, marketing reviews, and legal management.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including customer agreements, supplier contracts, manufacturing agreements, distribution agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Ensure contracts align with the Company's objectives and protect its interests while minimizing legal risks.
• Be a key and supportive partner to our commercial deal team members.

Marketing:

• Collaborate with the content review team to ensure all marketing materials and campaigns comply with advertising regulations and best practices.
• Review and approve marketing content, including advertising materials, labeling, and claims, to ensure compliance with FDA and FTC regulations.

E-commerce:

• Provide legal guidance on e-commerce transactions, including website terms of use, privacy policies, and e-commerce agreements.
• Address legal issues related to online sales, data privacy, and consumer protection.

Compliance:

• Stay updated on industry-specific regulations related to foods and medical foods.
• Develop and implement compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with our regulatory, medical affairs, and customer care teams.

Strategic Legal Advice:

• Provide strategic legal counsel to senior management and business units on complex legal issues, including risk assessment.
• Participate in the development of corporate strategies and initiatives, ensuring legal alignment.

Training and Education:

• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees, particularly in marketing and e-commerce departments, on legal and compliance matters.
• Promote a culture of compliance and legal awareness within the organization.

Legal Management:

• Providing mentorship and guidance to the other legal team members.
• Manage legal requests and matters providing an optimal response.
• Foster collaboration, teamwork, and a results-oriented approach within the legal department.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL

• Build strong relationships and excel at communicating legal concepts to non-lawyers.
• Solve problems in an organized and efficient manner.
• Foster cohesion within a growing and ambitious department by being team oriented.
• Integrate legal and business knowledge to provide balanced advice regarding risks.
• Be flexible, enthusiastic, highly responsive, and proactive.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH

• A Juris Doctor with active bar membership in one U.S. state bar, preferably Massachusetts.
• 8 to 10 years of legal experience (in-house experience required), with a strong background in corporate law, contract management, compliance, e-commerce, and marketing.
• Prior experience in the food industry, particularly medical foods and/or manufacturing, is advantageous.
• Proven leadership management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A proactive and business-oriented approach to legal matters.
• Experience with legal technology tools including High Q, Legal Tracker, Carta, and others.
• A background in helping fast-growth companies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position will work in a corporate office with the potential flexibility of working from a home/office environment for part of the week.

It is Kate Farms policy that any position that requires regular interaction with health care professionals, requires that, if hired, you be vaccinated against Covid-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation due to sincerely held religious beliefs, medical needs, or other reason protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA), New York City's Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), and California's Pay Transparency bill (SB 1162) we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be, or could be performed in Colorado, New York City, or California. If the position applied to is not located in Colorado, NYC, or California, the following information may not apply. Salary Minimum: $ 190,000 Salary Maximum $240,000. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the Kate Farms salary range for this position. This range will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, internal pay alignment, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Kate Farms' total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and short- and long- term incentives.

Kate Farms cares well for its employees and it shows through the provision of standout benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, 401k Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Remote Work options, and many more outstanding company perks.