Legal Counsel

Select Milk Producers

Primarily office-based with occasional travel to operating sites.
Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
Active us state bar license required
4-8 years legal experience minimum
Select Milk Producers is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage legal matters related to commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate operations in a multi-site manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong legal execution skills, commercial judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization

Job Summary

  • The role supports a broad range of legal matters including commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and general corporate operations for a major dairy cooperative.
  • Candidates will partner closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional leaders to provide practical, business-focused legal support that enables execution while managing risk.
  • The position offers meaningful exposure to complex operational, regulatory, and commercial matters within a multi-site manufacturing and supply chain environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Select Milk Producers is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage legal matters related to commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate operations in a multi-site manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong legal execution skills, commercial judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
  • Active US state bar license required
  • 4-8 years legal experience minimum
  • Regulatory compliance in food production
  • Contract lifecycle management expertise

Nice-to-have

  • In-house experience in manufacturing or agriculture
  • Familiarity with food safety and labeling regulations
  • Experience managing outside counsel relationships
  • Interest in corporate governance development
  • Ability to work in fast-paced evolving organization

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor from accredited law school
  • Active license and good standing with U.S. state bar
  • 4–8 years of legal experience
  • Texas bar license preferred
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

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