Corporate Counsel (Temporary)

ABOUT KATE FARMS

Kate Farms is a company with heart. Our company was founded on the belief that good nutrition leads to good health, and good health opens the door to endless possibilities. That’s why our mission is to make nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare so people can live their best lives. We are a medical food company that makes complete nutrition formulas for people who have a medical need for liquid nutrition. 

Kate Farms works to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and do their best work. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is at the core of Kate Farms’ values. We are an equal-opportunity employer and fully focused on equality; we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We invite you to do the best work of your life with us at Kate Farms.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is a temporary, fixed-term assignment to provide continuity during an employee’s planned leave. The role is anticipated to begin in mid-late March 2026 and continue for approximately five (5) months.

This role will primarily focus on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering a wide variety of customer and vendor contracts to ensure that the company's legal interests are protected. This role also involves advising on privacy and data protection, conducting legal research, and managing similar legal risks. Success in this role will be measured primarily by operational continuity of core legal workflows, stakeholder satisfaction, and effective management of existing priorities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Transactions and Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including customer agreements, supplier contracts, manufacturing agreements, distribution agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Manage day-to-day contract administration of assigned agreements and oversee the contract lifecycle within existing frameworks.
• Ensure contracts align with the company's legal and business requirements and protect its interests while minimizing legal risks.
• Assist with the development of playbooks, templates, and forms to ensure consistency and compliance.

Collaboration and Communication

• Ensure timely elevation of risks and issues to the General Counsel or other members of the Legal Team.
• Serve as a key and supportive partner to our commercial deal team members, providing proactive and timely communications to key stakeholders.
• Maintain clear documentation of ongoing matters to facilitate a smooth transition upon the return of incumbent employee.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

• Assist with the company's privacy program, providing support to respond to privacy rights requests.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining privacy policies.

Legal Research

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support business operations and initiatives.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as directed by the General Counsel independently and in conjunction with other members of the legal department.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on transactions, contracts, and privacy.
• Familiarity with comprehensive contract management platforms such as HighQ is preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Immediate proficiency in contract drafting, review, and administration.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong commitment to company mission and values.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to respectfully share and accept feedback willingly from all levels of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 12 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.
• Possess the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position will work in a home/office environment with occasional trips to the corporate office or other meeting locations. Requires 5% travel.

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component that together comprise the On-Target-Earnings (OTE).

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest salary range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.  All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.

$85.00 / hour  - $100.00 / hour USD

For full-time salaried or hourly workers, our total rewards package also include the option to enroll in a company-matched 401k plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.  

 NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization as directed by the management of the company.