Corporate Counsel; Business Development & Regulatory

Job Summary

We are seeking an attorney who is proactive, with a "practical deal-maker" spirit while sufficiently sophisticated in their legal risk management capabilities to join our rapidly growing beverage robotics team as our first dedicated In-House Counsel under the Global Legal Team. You will be reporting to Chief Legal Officer/Global General Counsel directly and serve as the primary legal counsel for our nation-wide Business Development teams in the U.S. and may have opportunities to be involved in potential transnational/cross-border transactions and/or investment projects.

We are seeking an attorney who is proactive, with a "practical deal-maker" spirit while sufficiently sophisticated in their legal risk management capabilities to join our rapidly growing beverage robotics team as our first dedicated In-House Counsel under the Global Legal Team. You will be reporting to Chief Legal Officer/Global General Counsel directly and serve as the primary legal counsel for our nation-wide Business Development teams in the U.S. and may have opportunities to be involved in potential transnational/cross-border transactions and/or investment projects.
This role requires a unique blend of high-volume commercial contracting, institutional procurement expertise (K-12 and Higher Ed), and a deep understanding of federal food safety and relevant regulations.

• Business Development Support:
  Serve as the key counsel supporting our business negotiation for national customer agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Pilot/Testing Agreements, and Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) contracts for chain restaurants and university/colleges canteens
• Institutional Procurement:
  Navigate and execute complex RFP (Request for Proposal) processes for K-12 school districts, ensuring strict compliance with USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and local state agency procurement rules
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Monitor and ensure that our "bots" comply with NSF/ANSI 169 sanitation standards and FDA/USDA food safety regulations across all 50 states
• Safety & Liability:
  Manage product liability risk and safety certifications (e.g., UL 3320) for robotic equipment operating in high-traffic student environments
• Privacy & Data Protection:
  Ensure all data collection processes (e.g., student meal plan integrations) adhere to FERPAand evolving state-level data privacy laws.
• Template Development:
  Build and maintain a scalable library of commercial contract templates and playbooks to accelerate the sales cycle

• Education:
  
  J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensure:
  Admitted to the State Bar or eligible for immediate registration.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of legal practice, preferably with a mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a technology, robotics, or food-tech startup
• Industry Knowledge:
  Proven experience with government/institutional contracting or food-service sector regulations is highly preferred.
• Preferred:
  Experience with publicly traded/large food and beverage companies (e.g., Coca-Cola, Pepsi, etc.)
• Mindset: A solutions-oriented "business partner" capable of providing practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with a diverse and multinational, multicultural workforce is a plus.

• Fully company-paid Medical and 99% company-paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flex PTO, 7 sick days, 14 holidays, Wellness Benefits, Cell Phone and Internet reimbursement, 401K
• Salary Range $[144-194]K
  • The starting salary is commensurate with geographic location, experience, and qualifications