Commercial Contracts Attorney - Consumer Brands

About the role

Foster Garvey PC is seeking a counsel or partner-level attorney with at least eight years of sophisticated commercial contracting and transactional experience to join our Consumer Brands Industry Group.

Responsibilities

• Structuring, drafting and negotiating complex business-to-business agreements
• Representing clients in raw material, ingredient, component and packaging supply
• Representing clients in contract manufacturing, co-manufacturing and co-packing
• Representing clients in product development, formulation, research and development and commercialization
• Representing clients in purchasing, procurement and vendor relationships
• Representing clients in sales representatives, brokers and other sales channels
• Representing clients in wholesale and retail distribution
• Representing clients in warehousing, fulfillment, transportation and logistics
• Representing clients in private-label and white-label products
• Representing clients in licensing, co-branding, collaborations and strategic partnerships
• Representing clients in intellectual property rights arising in commercial relationships
• Representing clients in quality, specifications, forecasting, ordering, pricing and service-level arrangements
• Representing clients in other complex operational and commercial relationships critical to product-based businesses

Requirements

• At least eight years of sophisticated commercial contracting and transactional experience
• Significant experience independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements for operating businesses
• Demonstrated experience with multiple categories of supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, sales, logistics, licensing or other operational commercial agreements described above
• Excellent business judgment and the ability to understand a client’s objectives, identify material risks and develop practical, creative solutions
• Exceptional critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to spot issues, anticipate downstream consequences and connect issues across complex matters
• Strong project-management and organizational skills, with the ability to take ownership of matters and manage multiple projects, workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, thoughtful and complete work
• Excellent client-facing skills and the ability to communicate sophisticated legal and business issues clearly and practically
• A highly responsive, collaborative and service-oriented approach
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
• A portable book of business is preferred
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and license to practice law
• Enthusiasm to work as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships, expand existing relationships and generate new business is a plus
• Experience with consumer products, food and beverage, beauty, pet, apparel or other product-based businesses is strongly preferred
• Experience with general corporate matters, M&A, strategic transactions or transactional intellectual property is a plus, but deep commercial contracting experience is the priority for this position

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Commuter allowance
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Pro Bono work
• Annual bonus

Pay

The annualized salary range for this position is $300,000 to $550,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Candidates in Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Portland, OR; New York, NY; or Washington, D.C. will be considered.