Associate General Counsel

Bonduelle Group Americas•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a strategic legal leader reporting to the Chief of Staff & Corporate Responsibility Officer, the Associate General Counsel will serve as the company’s primary internal legal advisor, partnering closely with executive leadership and business teams to navigate a wide range of legal and strategic matters. Working in close coordination with external General Counsel and outside legal partners, this role will serve as the central point of contact for legal matters inside the organization, ensuring the business receives practical, timely, and commercially grounded legal guidance. The Associate General Counsel will help translate legal complexity into clear business decisions, balancing risk management with the company’s growth and transformation priorities. This role extends well beyond traditional legal compliance. The Associate General Counsel will engage directly with senior leaders across the organization on employment matters, commercial agreements, governance, regulatory developments, and emerging business initiatives. The role will also collaborate closely with the Corporate Responsibility team on issues connected to sustainability, ESG commitments, and broader stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly analytical, and energized by operating in a fast-moving environment where legal strategy and business strategy intersect. This individual will thrive as a trusted advisor who brings sound judgment, pragmatic problem-solving, and a strong sense of ownership to the company’s legal function.

Requirements

Strong analytical ability and sound judgment.
Ability to translate legal complexity into clear, practical business advice.
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
Comfort working directly with senior leaders and influencing decision-making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to solving complex issues.
J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (Pennsylvania admission preferred or ability to obtain).
Approximately 6-10 years of legal experience with strong academic and professional credentials.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a leading law firm or in a high-performing in-house legal team preferred.
Experience with employment law, commercial contracting, regulatory, or corporate governance matters.
Interest in working across multiple legal disciplines rather than specializing in a single area.
Experience in consumer products, food, manufacturing, or similarly regulated industries is helpful but not required.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex issues and drive practical solutions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s primary internal point of contact for legal matters across the organization.
Partner with executive leadership to provide clear, practical legal guidance on strategic and operational decisions.
Translate legal complexity into actionable recommendations that enable the business to move forward with confidence.
Advise on corporate governance matters, including governance documentation, policies, and other-related materials.
Partner with leaders across HR, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Responsibility on key initiatives and business priorities.
Monitor legal, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the business and advise leadership on implications for strategy, operations, and risk management.
Support the company’s engagement with government entities, industry associations, and regulatory bodies, providing perspective on policy and regulatory developments affecting the food and consumer products sector.
Partner with Corporate Responsibility to assess legal, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations related to sustainability commitments and broader corporate responsibility initiatives.
Serve as the company’s lead internal advisor on employment and workplace legal matters across all jurisdictions in which the company operates.
Partner with HR and leadership to develop employment policies and workplace practices aligned with company culture and business objectives.
Provide guidance on workplace investigations, worker’s compensation, employee relations matters, organizational changes, and employment-related claims, including workers’ compensation matters.
Support dispute resolution strategies and mediations in coordination with outside counsel.
Advise leadership on workforce-related regulatory developments and evolving workplace requirements.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, service agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
Provide legal guidance to business teams on operational and commercial matters supporting the company’s activities.
Support strategic initiatives including partnerships, transactions, and potential M&A-related activities.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting company operations and advise the business on implications.
Develop and deliver practical legal guidance or training for internal teams on topics such as ethics, compliance, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the internal coordinator for legal matters, working closely with external General Counsel and outside counsel on litigation, specialized matters, and strategic legal issues.
Help ensure efficient use of outside counsel and maintain strong working relationships with external legal partners.
Support development of internal legal processes, contract templates, and documentation standards that enable the business to operate efficiently.
Coordinate with external advisors and industry groups as appropriate on regulatory, compliance, and policy matters affecting the business.