Director, Senior Assistant Counsel - Commercial at DEL Monte in Pittsburgh, PA

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte® brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years. Benefits We Offer Include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Employer-paid life & disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) 7 Company Paid Holidays 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection) Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date Purpose of Position: Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®. We are currently seeking a Director, Senior Assistant Counsel - Commercial. This position serves as a key legal advisor to the North American Foods Division of Del Monte Corporation – Foods Division with responsibility for commercial contracting, business counseling, risk management, supply chain, and operational legal matters across North America. In close partnership with, the Associate General Counsel, this role leads commercial contracting and day-to-day business counseling, with secondary support for disputes, compliance governance, risk management, and operational matters. Accountabilities: Draft, negotiate, and revise a wide range Lead the negotiation, structuring and governance of complex commercial agreements including retail, food service, supply, co-manufacturing, tolling, distribution, licensing, SaaS, logistics, data processing, and nondisclosure agreements. Serve as a primary legal advisor to the business, partnering cross-functionally with commercial leaders to improve cycle time and business adoption of standard processes, manage risk, and escalate material issues Build, maintain, and continuously improve and maintain the commercial playbook with templates, dashboards, and workstreams; drive adoption of AI-enabled contract review; own the CLM platform. Lead the management of food-specific commercial risk including supplier quality agreements, cost allocation, indemnity and insurance structures, force majeure and supply-continuity. Provide legal support for disputes, pre-litigation matters, investigations, ethics and compliance, governance, ESG, and other operational matters as needed Partner cross-functionally with sales, procurement, operations, and other stakeholders to build strong working relationships and deliver practical, business-oriented legal support Develop deep familiarity with the company’s products, customers, markets, competitors, and regulatory environment, staying abreast of material developments and providing practical legal and commercial advice on emerging opportunities and risks Develop and deliver training to inform internal teams on best legal practices related to commercial operations. Follow and meet reporting deadlines set by Company and the Associate General Counsel, Foods. Minimum Skills Required: Licensed or eligible to practice law in the United States. Applicable CPG industry experience, 3-5 years. Minimum 8 years of relevant law firm and in-house experience, including substantial commercial contracting experienced a law degree from an ABA accredited school. Demonstrated experience negotiating supply, procurement, distribution, logistics, technology, and data-related agreements, experience with governance, litigation, investigations, compliance and ethics is preferred. Customer-focused, business mindset. Excell