Senior Legal Counsel

The Role

FreshDirect is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of commercial, regulatory, governance, and operational matters in support of a fast-growing, technology-enabled food business.

The successful candidate will have strong commercial contracting experience, sound business judgment, and a practical approach to problem-solving. Commercial contracting will comprise a significant portion of the role, making it an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys partnering with the business while gaining exposure to regulatory compliance, data governance, corporate governance, and legal operations.

What You’ll Do

·       Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor, procurement, technology, logistics, consulting, marketing, confidentiality, and other business agreements.

·       Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide practical legal advice on commercial, operational, and strategic matters.

·       Advice on contractual, regulatory, and compliance issues impacting the business.

·       Identify legal and business risks and recommend pragmatic solutions that balance risk management with business objectives.

·       Help ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, including those relevant to food retail, e-commerce, consumer protection, and related business activities.

·       Contribute to the Company's data governance and information management initiatives, including contractual data protection obligations and related compliance requirements.

·       Manage corporate governance matters, including entity maintenance and corporate records.

·       Conduct legal research and analysis and monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business.

·       Participate in strategic transactions, commercial initiatives, partnerships, and other special projects.

·       Develop and maintain legal templates, policies, training materials, guidance documents, and playbooks.

·       Contribute to legal operations and process improvement initiatives, including contract management and knowledge management.

·       Work closely with outside counsel and other external advisors on a variety of legal matters.

What You’ll Bring

·       J.D. or LL.M. required.

·       Active bar membership in good standing.

·     6-10 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements

·       Preferably In-house experience.

·       Excellent legal research, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

·       Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders and provide practical, business-oriented advice.

·       Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.

·       Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

·       Experience advising on regulatory compliance, data governance, privacy, or related matters is a plus.

·       High degree of professionalism, integrity, responsiveness, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

·       Collaborative approach, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and grow