Barr Brands International, Inc.
Associate Corporate Counsel
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Barr Brands International, Inc.
Hybrid Schedule: Work from home Mondays and Fridays; In office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Position Summary Barr Brands seeks a knowledgeable and pragmatic Associate Corporate Counsel to provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on a broad range of contracts. This role will focus on supporting commercial operations, managing legal risk, and ensuring compliance across a range of business functions including contracts, operations, supply chain, and regulatory matters. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts and related legal documents, providing guidance on contractual rights and obligations, overseeing contract lifecycle management, and contributing to special legal projects under the direction of the General Counsel. Ideal candidate comfortable in fast‑paced manufacturing environment and partnering with business units to support growth and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor/supplier agreements, distribution agreements, customer agreements, licensing agreements, consulting agreements, NDAs and other corporate and commercial contracts.
Provide timely legal advice and counsel on contractual rights and obligations to help department heads understand legal implications of business strategies.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and industry regulations (product safety and labeling, environmental and chemical regulations, advertising, marketing, IP regulations, trade, customs, supply chain regulations and data privacy and consumer protection regulations).
Develop and implement internal legal policies, procedures and training for commercial contracts.
Oversee full contract lifecycle from milestone tracking to database management to ensure visibility, accuracy and accountability.
Anticipate and evaluate risks in contractual relationships, recommending practical legal solutions to reduce exposures.
Provide legal support for marketing, sales, R&D, finance and operations to align contract terms with strategic priorities and drive cross‑functional collaboration.
Champion compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards in all aspects of commercial contracting.
Manage and liaise with outside counsel on specialized matters, contribute to high‑impact special projects, and provide reporting and insights to the General Counsel.
Education and Experience
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing with a state bar.
At least five years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in‑house work in a manufacturing, distribution or logistics related industry.
Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, business law and regulatory compliance.
Ability to anticipate and analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business‑oriented solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to partner with marketing, operations, finance and sales teams and to advise business leaders and executives.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong proofreading and analytical skills, able to manage multiple priorities independently.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with contract management systems preferred.
Strong organizational, planning and problem‑solving skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Key Characteristics Required
Legal expertise coupled with strong business acumen.
Results orientation with a focus on timely, accurate contract execution that balances business objectives and compliance.
Critical thinking and problem‑solving to analyze complex issues, identify risks and develop practical solutions.
Collaboration and influence: build strong relationships, communicate effectively, negotiate with confidence.
Attention to detail, organizational discipline; integrity, discretion and sound judgment expected.
Additional Information
Location: In person, Memphis, TN 38120 (Barr Brands Headquarters)
Travel: Limited
Equal Opportunity Employer: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industry Chemical Manufacturing
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Barr Brands International, Inc.
Hybrid Schedule: Work from home Mondays and Fridays; In office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Position Summary Barr Brands seeks a knowledgeable and pragmatic Associate Corporate Counsel to provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on a broad range of contracts. This role will focus on supporting commercial operations, managing legal risk, and ensuring compliance across a range of business functions including contracts, operations, supply chain, and regulatory matters. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts and related legal documents, providing guidance on contractual rights and obligations, overseeing contract lifecycle management, and contributing to special legal projects under the direction of the General Counsel. Ideal candidate comfortable in fast‑paced manufacturing environment and partnering with business units to support growth and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor/supplier agreements, distribution agreements, customer agreements, licensing agreements, consulting agreements, NDAs and other corporate and commercial contracts.
Provide timely legal advice and counsel on contractual rights and obligations to help department heads understand legal implications of business strategies.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and industry regulations (product safety and labeling, environmental and chemical regulations, advertising, marketing, IP regulations, trade, customs, supply chain regulations and data privacy and consumer protection regulations).
Develop and implement internal legal policies, procedures and training for commercial contracts.
Oversee full contract lifecycle from milestone tracking to database management to ensure visibility, accuracy and accountability.
Anticipate and evaluate risks in contractual relationships, recommending practical legal solutions to reduce exposures.
Provide legal support for marketing, sales, R&D, finance and operations to align contract terms with strategic priorities and drive cross‑functional collaboration.
Champion compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards in all aspects of commercial contracting.
Manage and liaise with outside counsel on specialized matters, contribute to high‑impact special projects, and provide reporting and insights to the General Counsel.
Education and Experience
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing with a state bar.
At least five years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in‑house work in a manufacturing, distribution or logistics related industry.
Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, business law and regulatory compliance.
Ability to anticipate and analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business‑oriented solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to partner with marketing, operations, finance and sales teams and to advise business leaders and executives.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong proofreading and analytical skills, able to manage multiple priorities independently.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with contract management systems preferred.
Strong organizational, planning and problem‑solving skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Key Characteristics Required
Legal expertise coupled with strong business acumen.
Results orientation with a focus on timely, accurate contract execution that balances business objectives and compliance.
Critical thinking and problem‑solving to analyze complex issues, identify risks and develop practical solutions.
Collaboration and influence: build strong relationships, communicate effectively, negotiate with confidence.
Attention to detail, organizational discipline; integrity, discretion and sound judgment expected.
Additional Information
Location: In person, Memphis, TN 38120 (Barr Brands Headquarters)
Travel: Limited
Equal Opportunity Employer: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industry Chemical Manufacturing
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