Good Food Holdings, LLC (GFH) is the holding company for five preeminent and enduring food-retailing brands operating on the West Coast of the United States: Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres Natural Market, Metropolitan Market, New Seasons Market, and New Leaf Community Markets. Each brand has its own company culture, operating philosophy, and go-to-market strategy. Each brand is also deeply rooted in the community and is a leader in its respective market, offering the most unique item assortments, the highest quality meat, seafood, and bakery items, as well as the broadest assortment of quality and organic produce available. The GFH brands serve communities throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.

GFH is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Contracts Counsel to join its in-house legal department. In this role, you will be the primary legal partner, independently leading a broad range of complex commercial activities across our grocery retail businesses – from merchandising and supply chain to technology, operations, marketing, real estate, and corporate functions. You will draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial contracts while providing practical, actionable legal advice that balances risk with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including vendor/supplier agreements, product supply and distribution agreements, licensing agreements, SaaS and technology contracts, professional services agreements, marketing/advertising agreements, logistics and transportation contracts, NDAs, etc.
• Independently assist with real estate matters, including supporting negotiation of leases, lease amendments, estoppels, SNDAs, or consent documents; interpreting lease provisions related to operational issues; providing guidance on routine landlord/tenant communications; and coordinating with outside counsel on more complex leases, construction agreements, or transactions, if necessary.
• Provide guidance on retail operations, e-commerce, data privacy, advertising, intellectual property, and other general corporate matters impacting commercial contracts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to merchandising, procurement, operations, finance, IT, marketing, and executive teams on legal risks, contract strategy, and compliance.
• Manage contract workflows and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues during contract performance and enforcement.
• Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the enterprise.
• Support internal governance, including risk assessments, compliance initiatives, and policy development (e.g., procurement policies, marketing guidelines, data-sharing practices, etc.).
• Train business teams on contract negotiation, legal considerations, and best practices.
• Lead or support special projects as assigned by the VP of Legal and/or other company executives.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; licensed to practice and in good standing in one or more of the following U.S. jurisdictions: California, Oregon, or Washington.
• 7+ years of commercial contracting experience, including in-house experience (retail or consumer products sectors preferred).
• Strong understanding of contract and corporate law, business transaction principles, data privacy, IP, real estate, and marketing/advertising law.
• Experience in independently supporting the commercial and business needs of a retail or consumer products organization, including demonstrated ability to negotiate complex, high-value agreements in a self-directed manner and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills with the ability to translate legal concepts into clear business guidance and the ability to draft complex legal documents independently.
• Proven record of building relationships and partnering effectively with cross-functional departments.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong business acumen.

This job description is a general summary of responsibilities and requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the responsibilities and requirements of this position.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

·        Ability to work on-site in an office environment, based in Carson, CA.

• Sitting/Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a desk or computer.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in typing and using office equipment, including computers, printers, and phones.
• Hours of work may vary.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and bonus.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Employee discount for any of our five brands.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Pay Disclosure

The annual base salary range for this position is $165,000 to $215,000. The pay scale provided is the range that GFH reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All GFH compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with GFH’s operational business needs and applicable law.

Good Food Holdings is an equal opportunity employer.

GFH is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures, allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We also strive to build a diverse, inclusive team that encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our department and company.

GFH is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely-held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact us as needed during the recruitment process.

Applicant Data Privacy

GFH may collect, use, and disclose your personal information (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, security, and preference information. GFH may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) our recruiting processes; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. GFH may also share your Candidate Personal Data with internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, Finance, and Legal teams.