Manager, Assistant General Counsel

Please note: This position is not remote and also does not qualify for relocation expenses.

Purpose of Position:

This position will provide legal support to members of the North American region with respect to operations, sales, shipping, procurement, including commercial and real estate transactions, commercial agreements and joint ventures, as well as support governance, litigation and operational legal issues throughout North America, working closely with the Sr. Director, Global Commercial Operations.

Accountabilities:

• Providing legal support to the North American operations, sales, procurement, as well as to the corporate shipping team, including, but not limited to reviewing, drafting and negotiating various operations, growers, sales, services, purchase and sales, and joint venture agreements, as well as related litigation, investigations, ethics and compliance, and governance matters;
• Provide legal support on employment litigation matters;
• Develop a strong rapport and working relationship with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services;
• Work with the members of the legal team and others on process and contracting improvements to help create greater consistency and process within the organization, including appropriate contract standardization and contract process improvement;
• Develop knowledge and understanding of Fresh Del Monte’s core business, its markets, products, customers, competitors and regulatory environment, in order to stay abreast of material developments and provide high level legal/commercial advice to the businesses on emerging opportunities and risks from a commercial perspective;
• 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 Sr. Director, Global Commercial Operations

Minimum Skills Required:

• Licensed or eligible to practice law in the United States
• MBA or LLM is a plus
• 6 years of relevant experience in a law firm and a law degree from an ABA accredited school
• Knowledge in commercial transactions, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various commercial contracts, such as purchase and sales agreements and joint venture agreements.
• Knowledge of governance, litigation, investigations, compliance and ethics is an advantage.
• Customer-focused, business mindset.
• Excellent drafting, written and verbal communication skills and ability to adapt legal requirements in balanced, creative and pragmatic ways to facilitate clear and open communication at all levels of the organization
• Deep familiarity and demonstrated experience with commercial contracts lifecycle management, procurement operations and driving automation and other efficiencies in the commercial space
• High comfort level with a wide range of legal issues and subject matters
• High personal standards of excellence and ethics, as well as the ability to act with discretion, strict confidentiality and sensitivity towards issues and individuals
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, juggle multiple projects with contending priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change in a dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of key legal concepts and levers in negotiations.
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities.
• Skills to build strong working relationships and collaborate closely with key cross-functional stakeholders.
• Adaptability, flexibility and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio 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.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team