Join Ocean Spray's Dynamic Legal Team as a Senior Attorney, Litigation
Be part of a global consumer packaged goods company and agricultural cooperative that values its grower-owners, customers, and communities. Ocean Spray is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Attorney to join our legal team in Lakeville, MA. As a Senior Attorney, Litigation, you will play a critical role in handling a wide range of litigation matters, providing strategic legal support to our cross-functional teams, and driving business initiatives.
About Ocean Spray
Ocean Spray is a leading global consumer packaged goods company and agricultural cooperative that has been a household name for decades. Our iconic cranberry juice and other products have become staples in many homes. But what sets us apart is our commitment to our 700 family farmers who own our cooperative. We value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
- Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners' innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning, and focus on the future.
- Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
- Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers, and each other.
- Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
Job Summary
As a Senior Attorney, Litigation, you will be responsible for handling a wide range of litigation matters, both pre-litigation claims and active cases, as well as providing strategic legal support to our cross-functional teams. Your expertise will be critical in identifying and mitigating litigation risks and managing litigation dockets. You will also have the opportunity to partner with internal functions to drive the organization's short and long-term initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle general litigation, pre-litigation claims, and all related matters.
- Manage docket of litigation, including various class actions, product claims, contract disputes, employment claims, and other business disputes, including coordinating, directing, and driving sophisticated and complex case strategy.
- Identify potential litigation risk, and work with Legal team and cross-functional teams to help mitigate potential exposures.
- Serve as cross-functional legal support to Finance and Grower Relations teams, acting as a legal partner to help facilitate business initiatives consistent with Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Plan.
- Responsible for a variety of legal projects, including contract review and negotiation, risk analysis for business initiatives, research, and advice in areas of responsibility impacting a global consumer packaged goods company and agricultural cooperative.
- Research and monitor a variety of laws and regulations applicable to the company to ensure up-to-date compliance and to provide legal and practical guidance consistent with applicable law and regulations.
- Work collaboratively with and provide legal advice to Legal team and cross-functional teams within the company on diverse topics within areas of responsibility.
- Manage and work effectively with outside counsel in relation to various legal matters to ensure efficient, cost-conscious (in line with budgets), and effective advocacy on behalf of the Company.
What We Are Looking For
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Juris Doctorate Admitted to at least one state bar, preferably MA.
- 5+ years of relevant experience required.
- Prior experience at a law firm.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong analytical & research skills.
- Excellent communication, verbal & written.
- Negotiation skills.
- Effective at building relationships.
Benefits and Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Flexible spending account.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Telehealth services.
- Fertility benefits.
- Transgender benefits.
- 1:1 health coaching and more.
- 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end.
- Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment).
- Holiday pay for 12 holidays.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Scholarship programs for children of employees.
- Parental leave.
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
- Adoption assistance.
- Bereavement leave.
- Up to $300 fitness reimbursement.
- Up to $300 massage reimbursement.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Employee discounts.
- Charitable giving.
Work Environment and Company Culture
We offer a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays & Fridays remote. Our company culture values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. We strive to create a work environment that is engaging, challenging, and rewarding.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
We are committed to the growth and development of our employees. We offer various training programs, mentorship opportunities, and education assistance to help you achieve your career goals.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like a perfect fit, don't hesitate. Apply today and let's build the future together.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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