Associate Counsel

Flowers•Tallahassee, FL

11d•$125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community. Full-time employees are offered the following benefits : Comprehensive health and medical benefits 401(k) Retirement savings plan Professional growth and leadership training Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave Benefits may vary depending on your work location. Bringing Home the Dough Provide legal advice and counsel to internal clients and represent such clients in legal disputes. Requires constant interaction with work group and other departments at the primary work location and around the company.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Nice To Haves

2 to 4 years’ experience in the practice of law.

Responsibilities

Review contracts in support of the enterprise.
EEOC charge investigation and position statement preparation in connection with bakery management and outside counsel.
Manage portfolio of trademark enforcement actions in connection with outside legal counsel.
Monitor significant customer bankruptcies and coordinate with outside counsel on legal strategy.
Monitor and assist outside counsel in class action recovery efforts.
Assist in-house attorneys to provide support on general corporate matters including compliance, litigation, employment, franchise law, advertising/marketing/branding, intellectual property, real estate, M&A, and other areas of corporate law practice.
Assist with the management of litigation and claims, including employment and commercial disputes, and discovery/e-discovery activities associated with each.
Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.