Food and Agribusiness Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a talented and driven Food and Agribusiness Attorney to join its team. This position is ideal for an attorney with 1-3 years of experience or a strong interest in food and agribusiness law. The role involves providing counsel to agricultural and food industry clients, including drafting and reviewing contracts, offering risk management advice, and assisting with regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of or a desire to learn about the local, national, and global agricultural and food systems.

Location

• Lancaster, PA

Duties

• Provide legal counsel to agricultural and food industry clients on various legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to food and agribusiness operations.
• Advise clients on risk management strategies and legal issues.
• Assist with permitting, regulatory compliance, and governmental oversight.
• Develop an understanding of agricultural and food systems both locally and globally.
• Build relationships and establish trust with clients in the food and agribusiness sectors.
• Stay informed about developments in food and agribusiness law.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in the practice of law, preferably with a focus on food and agribusiness.
• Strong interest in food, agriculture, and related industries.
• Ability to draft and review complex legal documents, including contracts and agreements.
• Experience or willingness to advise clients on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member of the state bar in good standing (or eligibility for admission to the bar).

Skills

• Knowledge of or interest in food and agribusiness law.
• Strong legal writing and analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice to clients.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collegial and supportive work environment.
• Health insurance, 401(k), and other standard benefits.

This Pennsylvania firm is client-focused, and its associates are afforded the opportunity at an early stage in their legal careers to have direct responsibility for handling client matters. Associates receive training in multiple practice areas during their first couple of years. Associates are expected to have the ability and aptitude to become partners. The firms seven offices throughout Pennsylvania have developed a reputation for having ethical, reasonable, practical attorneys who put clients' needs and goals first.