Niagara Bottling
Niagara Bottling
Niagara Bottling is a U.S.-based beverage manufacturer focused on private-label production for business customers. Its portfolio includes bottled and sparkling water, teas, sports drinks, and non-dairy milk products. Founded as a family-run water delivery business in 1963, the company has grown into a large-scale manufacturing operation using cold-fill, hot-fill, and other bottling processes, with sustainability integrated into its production approach. Its careers organization supports opportunities across the teams involved in beverage manufacturing and operations.

Senior Corporate Counsel - Commercial Contracts (California Remote)

Advise Niagara Bottling’s Water and Beverage Sales teams on commercial contracts, transactions, and risk. Support strategic growth for a leading bottled water and beverage manufacturer.

Description

  • Own the full contract lifecycle for primarily sales- and customer-focused commercial agreements, from intake and prioritization through drafting, negotiation, and execution.
  • Act as the primary legal partner for the Water and Beverage Sales teams.
  • Provide strategic legal guidance on customer transactions and commercial relationships.
  • Advise stakeholders across business units and turn complex legal issues into practical business recommendations.
  • Create and enhance contract templates, playbooks, and supporting processes.
  • Develop cross-functional partnerships with Sales, Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Development, Product Engineering, Compliance, and external partners.
  • Contribute to pipeline meetings, deal reviews, and strategic planning discussions.
  • Evaluate commercial and contractual exposure and develop mitigation approaches.
  • Escalate significant matters with clear recommendations for reducing risk.
  • Oversee the management and resolution of pre-litigation disputes, customer claims, and commercial controversies.
  • Contribute legal support to special projects, M&A and joint venture diligence, and strategic initiatives.
  • Create and deliver training for business partners and plant personnel covering contract procedures, legal risk, and compliance.
  • Monitor legal developments, industry trends, and emerging issues relevant to the food, beverage, and CPG sectors.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state; California admission is preferred.
  • At least eight years of relevant legal experience, including substantial work in commercial contracts, transactions, or sales-related legal matters.
  • Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements such as MSAs, supply, distribution, and licensing agreements.
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted legal advisor in a fast-paced, high-volume business environment.
  • Combination of law firm and in-house experience is acceptable.
  • At least ten years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility is preferred.
  • In-house experience with a CPG, food and beverage, or manufacturing company is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of intellectual property provisions in commercial agreements is preferred.
  • Experience supporting national retail accounts or large, complex commercial relationships is preferred.
  • Familiarity with food and beverage regulations, product labeling, and supply chain compliance is preferred.
  • Exceptional legal judgment, issue-spotting, analytical, drafting, and negotiation abilities.
  • Strong executive presence and the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to non-legal audiences.
  • Advanced knowledge of contract law, commercial transactions, and the Uniform Commercial Code as it applies to sales and purchasing.
  • Familiarity with or interest in data privacy, sustainability and ESG, AI governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
  • Experience in the CPG, food and beverage, or manufacturing sectors is highly valued.
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and high volumes of work while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Copilot.
  • Experience using contract lifecycle management systems.
  • High ethical standards and a constructive, collaborative working style.

Benefits

  • Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time.
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave.
  • Medical coverage with virtual care options.
  • Dental coverage.
  • Vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Health Savings Account with company matching.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Expanded mental health support, including complimentary counseling for team members and household family members.
  • Family-building support, including enhanced IVF and fertility preservation coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and doula reimbursements.
  • Income protection through life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.
  • Discount programs covering pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rentals, and airport parking.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • College savings plan.
  • Scholarship opportunities.
  • Collaborative, business-focused legal team.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Direct access to senior leadership and opportunities to influence company strategy and growth.
  • Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly expanding organization.
  • Supportive working environment.

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