Attorney

Founded in 2013 Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at in retail at more than 2100 Kroger grocery stores Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple delicious meals no matter how busy they are.

In 2023 Home Chef introduced a new brand Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed fiber-rich calorie and carb conscious keto-friendly and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes we recognize that variety is the spice of life and therefore our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. Were eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chefs offerings.

Home Chef is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Attorney to join our legal team on a full-time basis. The Attorney will be a key member of the team responsible for providing comprehensive legal support on a wide array of contractual matters ensuring compliance and strategically mitigating risk as well as leading the . This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled attorney to make a significant impact within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

This position requires regular and full-time attendance and presence in the companys corporate office (at least 3 days / week) or at other company and/or parent company offices as directed - travel to Kroger office in Cincinnati estimated at 5%.

Detailed Responsibilities

Contract Review and Active Management:

• Draft review negotiate and finalize a diverse range of commercial contracts including but not limited to vendor agreement service agreements consulting agreements partnership agreements real estate leases and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Ensure all contracts are in full compliance with applicable federal state and local laws regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and analyze potential legal and business risks associated with contractual terms and provide strategic advice to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with various departments including marketing product finance operations tech and human resources to ensure contracts align with business objectives.
• Develop maintain and update standard contract templates clauses and negotiation playbooks to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Conduct thorough legal research on complex contract law issues and related areas.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on contract-related matters.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives as a legal subject matter expert.
• Manage and organize contract documentation effectively.

Lead Integration of all Other Legal Matters into Parent Companys (Kroger) Processes; Act as Ongoing Liaison Post Integration:

• Partner with the parent companys legal department and assist in integrating Home Chefs models and workflows for employment claims privacy and litigation into Krogers legal function to the highest extent possible.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with and maintain collaboration with the parent companys legal department post integration.

Other Legal Analysis & Support:

• Legal analysis and support as needed or requested
  
  

Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois bar (or willingness to become admitted promptly).
• At least 3-5 years of relevant legal experience with a significant focus on drafting reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts. Understanding of contract law principles including formation interpretation performance and remedies.
• Meaningful exposure to and experience in other areas of law as relevant to the integration work (principally employment claims privacy litigation) preferred.
• Proven ability to independently manage a high volume of complex matters.
• Exceptional research writing analytical and communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with contract management software is a plus.

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