in-house counsel.

A multi-generational, family owned food distributor seeks an In-House Counsel to join their team as their current GC is about to retire.  This role is onsite 5 days/week in Jacksonville, FL. Position requires: (a) an active license to practice law; (b) 5+ years of in-house experience; (c) transactional experience including contracts, corporate governance and employment law. Salary of $150-250K DOE. Excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K, etc 

salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including but not limited to:
  • Supplier and vendor agreements 
  • Customer agreements 
  • Distribution and logistics agreements.
  • Technology and licensing agreements.
  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) 
• Advising internal stakeholders on contractual interpretation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

• Managing corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records, minute books, and organizational documents.
• Ensuring the company's compliance with relevant state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of internal policies and compliance training programs.

Employment Law and Human Resources Support

• Providing legal advice and support to the Human Resources department on a broad range of employment law matters.
• Assisting in the drafting, review, and implementation of employment policies, employee handbooks, and separation agreements.
• Advising on legal risks related to hiring, termination, disciplinary actions, wage and hour issues, discrimination claims, and workplace investigations.
• Staying current on changes in federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (e.g., FLSA, ADA, FMLA, OSHA) and ensuring company compliance.

Skills

Contract Law

Corporate Governance

Employment Law

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.