NewCold Advanced Logistics
Build thefuture of food
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. At NewCold, we’re shaping the futureof the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transportnetwork connect the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers. Join a collaborative team of doers,innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Togetherwith advanced robotics and cutting-edge technology, we’re not just keeping upwith the times —we’re pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations to keep theworld’s food fresh and safe. To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us! Your role as a Junior Legal Counsel Key responsibilities: About the job NewCold is seeking a dynamic and highlymotivated Legal Counsel to join its North American legal team at the company’sregional headquarters in Chicago, IL. This role offers a rare and excitingopportunity for an attorney to gain broad, hands-on experience across a widerange of legal disciplines within a fast-paced, high-growth, and globalorganization. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Legal, North America,the Legal Counsel will serve as a strategic legal partner to the business,supporting the development and expansion of NewCold’s state-of-the-art,automated, temperature-controlled logistics facilities across North America.
This role will provide critical legal supportfor the company’s North American operations, with responsibilities spanningcommercial contracts, M&A, construction, labor & employment, finance,corporate governance, and particularly, construction matters—including siteacquisition and development. This is a high-impact position for an attorneyeager to play a central role in the continued growth of an innovative andmission-driven organization.
PositionResponsibilities Strategic Legal Partnership. Serve as a trusted legal advisor to NewCold’s North American leadership and operational teams, delivering practical, business-oriented legal guidance across a wide range of matters. Commercial Contracts. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, logistics, and technology contracts to support daily operations and growth initiatives. Real Estate Acquisition & Development. Manage the full legal process for site acquisition and development of new automated cold storage facilities, including land purchase agreements, zoning, title, and permitting. Construction & Infrastructure. Provide legal oversight on construction-related matters, including the negotiation of design-build agreements and EPC contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects. Mergers & Acquisitions. Support strategic transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, with a focus on due diligence, and post-closing integration. Labor & Employment. Advise on employment-related issues such as workplace safety, compliance, internal investigations, policy modernization, and dispute resolution in close collaboration with HR. Corporate Governance & Compliance. Support governance and compliance efforts, including entity formation and maintenance in collaboration with global legal teams.
Required Skills Business Savvy & Pragmatism. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice that aligns with business goals and operational realities. Ownership Mentality. A proactive, self-starting mindset with the confidence to take initiative, own workstreams end-to-end, and drive matters forward with limited oversight. Effective Communication. Clear and confident communicator, capable of translating complex legal concepts into accessible guidance for non-legal stakeholders at all levels. Project Management & Organization. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, track key deadlines, and work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Client-Service Orientation. Internal client-focused with a strong desire to build trust, anticipate needs, and deliver timely, actionable legal guidance tailored to the audience. Attention to Detail with Commercial Focus. Strong drafting skills with the ability to simplify, clarify, and negotiate contractual terms in a way that safeguards the business without over-lawyering. #NCAJ
Who we are looking for: We are seeking motivated and forward-thinking individuals who thrive incollaborative and fast-moving environments. Our ideal candidate has: Required Experience Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Illinois. 2–5 years of post-JD legal experience, ideally with a combination of in-house and law firm experience. Meaningful exposure to construction and real estate transactional law, particularly in the context of infrastructure development, is strongly preferred.
NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Ready to make an impact? Ourgoal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietarytechnologies and innovative solutions. Join our team andhelp build a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable food supply chain.Your next career chapter starts at NewCold. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your career, NewColdprovides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel.Ready to turn your curiosity into impact? Explore careers at NewCold Visit our website to learn more and apply. Can we welcome you on board as our new Junior Legal Counsel and help continueour successful growth? NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. At NewCold, we’re shaping the futureof the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transportnetwork connect the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers. Join a collaborative team of doers,innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Togetherwith advanced robotics and cutting-edge technology, we’re not just keeping upwith the times —we’re pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations to keep theworld’s food fresh and safe. To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us! Your role as a Junior Legal Counsel Key responsibilities: About the job NewCold is seeking a dynamic and highlymotivated Legal Counsel to join its North American legal team at the company’sregional headquarters in Chicago, IL. This role offers a rare and excitingopportunity for an attorney to gain broad, hands-on experience across a widerange of legal disciplines within a fast-paced, high-growth, and globalorganization. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Legal, North America,the Legal Counsel will serve as a strategic legal partner to the business,supporting the development and expansion of NewCold’s state-of-the-art,automated, temperature-controlled logistics facilities across North America.
This role will provide critical legal supportfor the company’s North American operations, with responsibilities spanningcommercial contracts, M&A, construction, labor & employment, finance,corporate governance, and particularly, construction matters—including siteacquisition and development. This is a high-impact position for an attorneyeager to play a central role in the continued growth of an innovative andmission-driven organization.
PositionResponsibilities Strategic Legal Partnership. Serve as a trusted legal advisor to NewCold’s North American leadership and operational teams, delivering practical, business-oriented legal guidance across a wide range of matters. Commercial Contracts. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, logistics, and technology contracts to support daily operations and growth initiatives. Real Estate Acquisition & Development. Manage the full legal process for site acquisition and development of new automated cold storage facilities, including land purchase agreements, zoning, title, and permitting. Construction & Infrastructure. Provide legal oversight on construction-related matters, including the negotiation of design-build agreements and EPC contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects. Mergers & Acquisitions. Support strategic transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, with a focus on due diligence, and post-closing integration. Labor & Employment. Advise on employment-related issues such as workplace safety, compliance, internal investigations, policy modernization, and dispute resolution in close collaboration with HR. Corporate Governance & Compliance. Support governance and compliance efforts, including entity formation and maintenance in collaboration with global legal teams.
Required Skills Business Savvy & Pragmatism. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice that aligns with business goals and operational realities. Ownership Mentality. A proactive, self-starting mindset with the confidence to take initiative, own workstreams end-to-end, and drive matters forward with limited oversight. Effective Communication. Clear and confident communicator, capable of translating complex legal concepts into accessible guidance for non-legal stakeholders at all levels. Project Management & Organization. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, track key deadlines, and work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Client-Service Orientation. Internal client-focused with a strong desire to build trust, anticipate needs, and deliver timely, actionable legal guidance tailored to the audience. Attention to Detail with Commercial Focus. Strong drafting skills with the ability to simplify, clarify, and negotiate contractual terms in a way that safeguards the business without over-lawyering. #NCAJ
Who we are looking for: We are seeking motivated and forward-thinking individuals who thrive incollaborative and fast-moving environments. Our ideal candidate has: Required Experience Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Illinois. 2–5 years of post-JD legal experience, ideally with a combination of in-house and law firm experience. Meaningful exposure to construction and real estate transactional law, particularly in the context of infrastructure development, is strongly preferred.
NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Ready to make an impact? Ourgoal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietarytechnologies and innovative solutions. Join our team andhelp build a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable food supply chain.Your next career chapter starts at NewCold. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your career, NewColdprovides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel.Ready to turn your curiosity into impact? Explore careers at NewCold Visit our website to learn more and apply. Can we welcome you on board as our new Junior Legal Counsel and help continueour successful growth? NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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