Who We Are:
Associated British Foods (ABF) is a $20 billion-dollar global business that strives for consistent innovation and sustained growth. Throughout the North American grocery marketplace it offers such iconic brands as Mazola® oils, Twinings® teas, Karo® corn syrup, Argo® corn starch and Fleischmann’s® yeast, among others.
As the U.S. division of ABF ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) has the backing and resources of one of the world’s largest food companies, which empowers it to deliver consistent innovation and sustained growth.
We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit, where people have the autonomy to create and deliver within their business.
The Role:
Associated British Foods, through its US subsidiary of ACH Food Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced food law lawyer for its Corporate Counsel – Food Law and Regulatory, North America position. The role is a unique opportunity with primary exposure to the entire family of grocery businesses within Associated British Foods North America. The Corporate Counsel will report to an Associate General Counsel, Grocery Category, and be a member of the legal department located in Oakbrook, IL, or work remotely from Twinings North American headquarters in Clifton, NJ .
The position seeks an attorney who can act as a legal business partner to the business counseling and supporting in maximizing opportunities and managing risk in the areas of food law compliance, advertising, claims substantiation and litigation. An ideal candidate would have 5+ years of legal practice in a corporate legal department or law firm. Food or CPG experience is required. The ideal candidate is client-service oriented, highly collaborative, and who excels at delivering high quality, actionable, and timely legal advice.
What You'll Do:
Counsel businesses on initiatives and matters relating to food law, regulatory and advertising such as:
What You'll Need:
What We Offer:
“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”
ACH is an equal employer. We see value in ensuring we have diverse, inclusive, merit-based and equitable workplace.