Attorney needed for Long Beach office

Job Title: Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm based in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced attorney on behalf of a client in the food and retail distribution sector. This role supports the legal and regulatory needs of a nationally recognized supplier of Latin American products. The attorney will play a strategic role in advising leadership, managing contracts, ensuring regulatory adherence, and guiding risk management practices. This position is ideal for a legal professional with a solid foundation in corporate operations and regulatory law, looking to make an impact in a dynamic business environment.

Duties:

• Serve as primary legal advisor to business leadership across corporate matters

• Draft, analyze, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, vendors, and service providers

• Provide guidance on employment-related matters including policies, disputes, and compliance

• Monitor and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws relevant to food safety, retail, and labor

• Address risk exposure through proactive legal strategies and dispute resolution

• Support and manage intellectual property needs including brand and trademark protection

• Liaise with external law firms when specialized legal matters require additional support

• Contribute to the development of legal frameworks to support organizational goals

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of post-bar legal experience, ideally in an in-house or industry-adjacent legal capacity

• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, employment law, and commercial contracts

• Proficient understanding of intellectual property and business law

• Confident decision-making abilities and comfort in providing legal direction to executive teams

• Strong writing, negotiation, and communication skills

• Spanish language fluency is preferred

• Must be licensed to practice law in California

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing

Skills:

• Contract drafting and negotiation

• Employment law and workplace policy advisory

• Risk management and regulatory analysis

• Intellectual property and trademark knowledge

• Interpersonal communication and collaborative problem-solving

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities preferred

Job Location:

• Long Beach, CA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)

• Paid time off and recognized holidays

• Supportive, collaborative work environment within a long-standing law firm

• Opportunity to work with a high-profile, mission-driven client in a culturally dynamic industry