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Associate General Counsel - Commercial

Flowers Foods, Inc
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Thomasville
Jan 22, 2025
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2023 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community. Full-time employees are offered the following benefits: Comprehensive health and medical benefits 401(k) Retirement savings plan Professional growth and leadership training Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave Benefits may vary depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit. Bringing Home the Dough The Associate General Counsel provides legal advice and counsel to the internal corporate executive team and the management teams of the corporate office and subsidiaries of the company on a variety of legal topics including contracts, data privacy, and intellectual property. Requires constant interaction with work group and other departments at the primary work location and at locations around the company. Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, with a focus on tech-relatedand/or complex commercial contracts, MSAs, Vendor Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, and Ad-Tech Agreements, ensuring they are in compliancewith relevant laws, regulations, and company policies Advise on and negotiate terms and conditions of commercial contracts with external vendors, customers, and suppliers Identify and evaluate legal and business risks associated with commercial contracts anddevelop strategies to mitigate those risks Establish and maintain scalable contracting processes and templates Legal matter management and oversight of legal disputes, litigation, and other legalmatters in connection with the engagement of outside legal counsel Provide practical, timely, and strategic legal advice and counsel on privacy and datasecurity-related matters across the enterprise Support management of the Company's intellectual property portfolio Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications 5+ years' experience in the practice of law, with a preference for 3-5+ years of relevant experience in a corporate legal department 3+ years experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiations, including vendor contracts, masterpurchase agreements, and master services agreements 3+ years experience with technology contracts (preferred) Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements Juris Doctor from an accredited law school (required) Must be licensed to practice law in at least one state We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview. EEO Statement Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to HR.LSFlowers@flocorp.com.