Legal Assistant

ABOUT ROLAND FOODS

Roland Foods, LLC, based in New York City, is an importer and distributor of high-quality specialty food products from more than 40 countries. Founded in Paris in 1934 and established in the U.S. in 1939, the Company provides customers with exceptional specialty foods, primarily offered under the Roland brand. The company sells its quality foods across the foodservice, retail, and industrial channels as well as internationally. Foodservice is the heart of the business, with the Roland® brand being one of the esteemed back-of-house brands in the industry. Roland Foods' is the original purveyor of the world's finest flavors and its assortment is unrivalled, with products spanning global cuisine segments: from French Dijon mustard, to Israeli couscous, to Thai fish sauce, to Mexican salsa macha, Roland Foods procures ingredients from the places that make them best. And for this the Roland® brand is synonymous with quality, authenticity and creativity for the consumer and chef alike.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Roland Foods is seeking a highly organized, motivated Legal Assistant to support the Roland Foods Legal Department. The Legal Assistant will manage and assist with many different aspects of the Roland Foods legal function, including the intellectual property portfolio, corporate registrations, ongoing litigation, food safety and regulatory compliance, international sales, maintaining files, and fielding inquiries from company employees.

Roland Foods office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to telework on Monday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the NY and NJ offices are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Support the Legal Department's day-to-day and strategic needs, serving all business teams, including the People & Culture, Sales, Operations, and Finance teams
• Support ongoing litigation by maintaining files and drafting documents under the supervision of the Legal Projects Manager
• Help define and refine internal processes and guide project management of ad-hoc initiatives
• Prepare and file regulatory license applications and corporate governance documents under the supervision of the Legal Projects Manager
• Assist with regulatory compliance tasks
• Manage outside counsel billing process
• Assist with preparing standard contracts such as employment and separation agreements, NDAs, customer, vendor, and supplier agreements, and basic license agreements for review by the attorney
• Organize and maintain legal files
• Assist with managing the company's intellectual property portfolio
• Respond to fact-based inquiries from internal parties on contract terms under the supervision of an attorney
• Conduct research on key legal and regulatory issues for review by the attorney

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with Practical Law or other legal research tools is a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment
• Independent and critical thinking skills

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Passion for great food!

SALARY RANGE

Roland Foods hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways Roland Foods does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $60,000 - $70,000 .

Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion, the salary offered.

Founded by immigrants, Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together. All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!

Roland Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Roland Foods considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Roland Foods is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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