| Locations: Rosemont IL/Tempe AZ/Fairburn GA From the corner diner to the five-star steakhouse, US Foods (NYSE: USFD) has helped shape how people eat in America for more than five generations. The US Foods legal team is composed of attorneys, paralegals, food safety and regulatory professionals. Our mission as a legal team is to advance business objectives through innovative legal partnership. We create value by identifying and acting on business opportunities, and lead the organization in identifying, anticipating and managing regulatory and business risk. We are a dynamic high-performing team and are looking for new partners who will bring good judgment, pragmatism, optimism, humility and a sense of humor to our mix.
The Senior Counsel – Field Operations is responsible for providing practical, timely, and high-quality legal services to the Region business team, including Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Operations. The ultimate responsibility of this position is to facilitate the business objectives of the Company by providing timely and effective legal support to the respective Region, and to minimize potential legal exposure and risk. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - With the oversight of Asst General Counsel - Field Ops, provides legal support and advice to Region leadership and Area staff on matters including contract formation and interpretation, regulatory oversight and compliance, investigations, HR/personnel matters, and litigation/dispute resolution.
- Analyzes complex commercial/business concepts and identifies relevant legal issues and related, real-world risks; provides prompt, clear and practical legal analysis, advice, and solutions; and generally, assists the business in achieving its goals.
- Utilizes high-level communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively communicate with various levels of staff and management, and in various settings.
- Advises, counsels, and actively participates in the development of regional and corporate procedures, practices, and systems that support business objectives, mitigate risks, and facilitate a culture of compliance.
- Exercises sound legal judgment while acting as a key partner for internal business stakeholders; acts independently and prioritizes tasks while considering relevant risk, business and objectives, and Asst General Counsel input.
SUPERVISION: No direct reports QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Training: - Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of any state that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel.
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