Compliance Counsel

About the role

In cooperation with the Vice President, Legal and Compliance, the Compliance Counsel (“CC”) is primarily responsible for monitoring, interpreting, and advising the legal team and the business on proposed, new and/or changing regulatory and compliance requirements that may impact the organization and its supply chain, including risk analysis of non-compliance, support to the broader legal and compliance team as well as the company in implementing necessary process changes to ensure ongoing compliance, and providing other key legal and compliance support to the company, as needed and as assigned by the Vice President, Legal and Compliance, General Counsel, or the Deputy General Counsel.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments affecting food manufacturing, including FDA and USDA rulemaking, Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act developments, Federal Meat Inspection Act requirements, and state and local food safety laws
• Support government affairs initiatives, including analysis of proposed legislation, preparation of comment letters on proposed rules, and coordination with industry associations and trade groups as directed by the General Counsel or the Vice President, Legal and Compliance
• Brief senior leadership on emerging regulatory risks and opportunities, translating complex regulatory developments into practical business guidance
• Support cross-functional implementation of new and amended regulations,