In House Legal Counsel

**Please no external recruiters**

Founded in 1984 Best Formulations LLC a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry California is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels tablets capsules powders teas dietary supplements and vegetarian softgels.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As an In House Legal Counsel you will provide support to Sirios global operations including its manufacturing sites sales teams and consumer product divisions. This role will provide legal guidance across a broad range of matters including contracts compliance HR disputes and M&A. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include but are not limited to:

• Company Governance & Registrations (10%)
  • Support corporate governance activities including entity formation maintenance and regulatory filings.
  • Ensure compliance with local and international corporate laws and regulations.
• Contract Review & Management (20%)
  • Draft review and negotiate commercial agreements including supply manufacturing distribution and service contracts.
  • Maintain contract templates and support contract lifecycle management processes.
• Disputes Litigation & Investigations (15%)
  • Manage and coordinate responses to legal disputes claims and investigations.
  • Liaise with external counsel and internal stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
• Compliance & Training (10%)
  • Monitor and advise on compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
  • Develop and deliver training programs on legal and regulatory topics.
• Intellectual Property (5%)
  • Support IP strategy including trademark registration licensing and protection of proprietary technologies.
  • Coordinate with external IP counsel as needed.
• HR Legal Matters (30%)
  • Advise on employment law matters including hiring terminations disciplinary actions and workplace policies.
  • Support HR in managing employee relations and ensuring compliance with labor laws across jurisdictions.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (10%)
  • Provide legal support for M&A transactions including due diligence contract negotiation and post-deal integration.
  • Assist in evaluating legal risks and structuring deals.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar Association.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of legal experience preferably in-house within the manufacturing life sciences or consumer goods sectors.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law commercial contracts intellectual property employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent negotiation drafting and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting international operations and cross-border transactions.
• Excellent communication negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Chinese (Mandarin) conversational speaking a plus.

Work Environment:

May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy Wheat Fish Shellfish Milk Egg Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Best Formulations can offer you:

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance
• Health & Wellness programs
• Generous time off for vacations

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services turnkey solutions and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way we are committed to your growth and success!

To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees customers and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service.Together We Grow!

This position is currently classified as on-site.

Base Salary Range: $120000..00 per year based on candidate professional experience level. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance 401(k) Holidays Vacation Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including but not limited to location skills education and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify update change and/or make corrections to this job description at the sole discretion of senior management at any time during the employees employment term at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**