Description:
Job Overview:Reporting to UNFI's Vice President, Corporate & Strategic Transactions, this position will support the Corporate & Strategic Transactions Team within the UNFI Legal Department by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial/customer agreements supporting UNFI's business operations, as well as assisting with various projects, initiatives, and other legal matters.
Job Responsibilities:
- 65% - Draft, review and negotiate commercial/customer agreements in support of UNFI's business operations. Proactively assist business with contract interpretation, disputes, and process improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders and develop strong partnerships with operating leaders by providing excellent legal guidance and facilitating efficient resolution of commercial questions.
- Review existing contract management processes and develop and implement simplified procedures for the review, negotiation, and approval of commercial contracts.
- 15% - Provide legal counsel to operating leaders that effectively supports commercial operations and growth and profit objectives while mitigating risk.
- 15% - Assist with other legal and compliance matters, including handling disputes and other transactions as needed.
- 5% - Develop and conduct trainings to support company contracting practices, policies, and initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:
- J.D. degree or equivalent
- Membership in good standing with a state bar and the ability to register as in-house counsel pursuant to the applicable state rules.
Experience:
- At least seven years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, including experience with corporate law and drafting/negotiating commercial contracts.
- Experience in wholesale distribution or adjacent industry a plus.
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
- Detail and process oriented.
- Effective contract drafting and redlining skills
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management/senior leadership.
- Ability to proactively reach out to other areas of the business to request information and follow up with associates.
- Comfortable in a virtual/electronic environment.
- Have a mindset that strives for continuous improvement.
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and be flexible in approach.
- Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.