Compliance Counsel (Remote - US)

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of CookUnity. We are currently looking for a Compliance Counsel in the United States.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead regulatory compliance initiatives across food safety, consumer protection, and technology platforms within a dynamic and mission-driven environment. You will ensure that operations, labeling, and digital services comply with USDA, FDA, FTC, and data privacy regulations, while managing audits, inspections, and recalls. Working collaboratively with diverse teams, you will help mitigate legal risks and support business growth through strategic policy development and hands-on legal guidance. This position is ideal for a proactive legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about driving compliance excellence.

Accountabilities:

• Lead regulatory compliance efforts related to USDA, FDA, manufacturing, labeling, product distribution, and technology platforms.
• Oversee consumer technology compliance, including FTC advertising, CCPA/CPRA, ADA, and other consumer protection laws.
• Conduct internal audits and investigations; develop policies and training programs to ensure best practices.
• Manage responses to regulatory inquiries, inspections, recalls, and enforcement actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Operations, Product, Engineering, and Food Safety to mitigate regulatory risks.
• Draft, negotiate, and review vendor and platform agreements with compliance considerations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5 to 10 years of in-house or law firm experience focusing on regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with food safety law, USDA and FDA regulations.
• Familiarity with consumer-tech compliance frameworks including data privacy and marketing laws.
• Exceptional drafting, communication, and project leadership skills.
• Proven experience managing agency audits, recalls, enforcement actions, and internal investigations.
• Preferred: Direct experience with USDA, FDA, and data privacy regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Paid 4-week sabbatical after 5 years of service.
• Paid family and compassionate leave.
• Monthly CookUnity meal credits.
• Wellness perks including fitness subsidies.
• Personalized language coaching (Spanish).
• Exciting opportunity to contribute to an innovative food-tech company transforming how chefs and consumers connect.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

 

Thank you for your interest!

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