Commercial Counsel - North America Retail

General Mills•Golden Valley, MN

1d•$126,700 - $211,200

About The Position

General Mills seeks an attorney to serve as a strategic legal partner to its North America Retail segment – home to iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, and Nature Valley. This attorney will advise clients on all areas of commercial law, with a particular focus on marketing, advertising, and sales.

Requirements

Education & Bar Admission: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school; admitted to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (Minnesota bar admission required within 12 months of hire, or eligible for in-house registration)
Professional Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of legal experience in commercial law, marketing/advertising law, or food regulatory matters; in-house experience at a consumer products company strongly preferred; additional experience beyond minimum qualifications welcomed
Business Judgment: Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills with ability to balance legal risk against business objectives; proven track record of providing practical, commercially minded counsel in fast-paced environments
Communication Excellence: Outstanding written and oral communication skills with ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business guidance for diverse audiences from junior marketers to senior executives
Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with business clients, influence decision-making through persuasion rather than authority, and serve as collaborative partner rather than gatekeeper
Adaptability & Autonomy: Self-directed work style with ability to manage multiple competing priorities, exercise sound independent judgment, adapt to evolving business needs, and operate effectively with ambiguity
Growth Mindset: Commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly changing legal and regulatory landscape; intellectual curiosity about emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and business innovation

Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as trusted legal advisor to business teams, translating complex legal requirements into practical guidance that enables growth while appropriately managing risk
Marketing & Advertising Counsel: Review and approve advertising, packaging, and omnichannel marketing campaigns, advising on regulatory requirements and litigation risk
Product Innovation Support: Collaborate with a variety of legal department colleagues, for example in our Intellectual Property, Food Law, and Contracts teams to bring products to market, navigating regulatory frameworks and competitive claim strategies
Problem Solving: Analyze complex commercial legal questions independently, spot issues, and deliver actionable recommendations that balance legal protection with business objectives in a fast-paced environment
Technology-Enhanced Legal Practice: Leverage AI and legal technology tools to increase efficiency and scale legal support

Benefits

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.
We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks.
Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors.
You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

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