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### **General Counsel** #### **Location & Work Arrangement** - Los Angeles Metro Area - Full-time, permanent - Onsite (local candidates only; no relocation) #### **Salary** - $125,000–$150,000 #### **Position Overview** The General Counsel serves as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership, overseeing corporate governance, compliance, legal risk, commercial contracts, litigation, and regulatory matters while supporting the organization's strategic initiatives. #### **Key Responsibilities** - Provide legal advice to executive leadership. - Lead corporate governance and compliance programs. - Oversee ethics, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management. - Manage commercial contracts and contract negotiations. - Direct litigation strategy and coordinate outside counsel. - Advise on employment law matters. - Ensure compliance with food industry regulations, including food safety and labeling requirements. - Support mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other corporate transactions. - Develop legal policies and deliver compliance training. #### **Required Qualifications** - Juris Doctor (JD) with active bar membership. - Extensive experience as a General Counsel or senior in-house legal executive. - Strong background in corporate governance, compliance, and commercial transactions. - Experience managing litigation and enterprise risk. - Knowledge of privacy and cybersecurity laws. - Experience working closely with executive leadership and boards of directors.
Salary estimate
$125,000 – $150,000/yr
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Skills for this role
Leadership
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