Commercial Attorney

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond.
·         Strong understanding of, and familiarity with, the operation of the company's business, products, markets, facilities, and customers.  ·         Support Operations, Innovation, HR, IT, Finance, and Marketing departments in third party contract commercial contract matters, including reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and redlining commercial contracts (MSAs, Consulting Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Licenses, Proposal Terms and Conditions, Engagement Letters, Letters of Intent, SOWs and NDAs) for a variety of service offerings to protect the interests of the company and its subsidiaries·         Draft and negotiate real estate related agreements (leases, service contracts, construction agreements, management agreements, hold harmless agreements, licenses, agreement terminations/extensions).·         Support the contract management and administration functions, including oversight of existing and new contracts, periodic reviews and compliance analysis, contract renewals, and record retention·         Provide legal advice on contract interpretation, risk management, data privacy, and corporate policies and procedures, including employment and other policies, standards, and practices·         Conduct legal research and compliance reviews as necessary to provide advice to company management on legal issues·         Collaborate and working as part of a team with business leaders and other partners to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 

Qualifications

• Juris doctorate degree with at least 5+ years of relevant in house or law firm commercial transactional experience
• Admission in good standing to a state bar, preferably California
• Substantial experience in supplier/procurement transactions a strong plus
• Ability to partner effectively with clients in a team environment, working across a large number of diverse internal groups, teams and divisions
• Effective communicator, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and colleagues.
• Desire to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, with a growth mindset
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and focus on the strategic needs of the business
• Strong organizational and project management skills and the ability to handle a high volume of matters while balancing competing demands

Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
Please note that Beyond Meat has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. All U.S. employees who (a) physically enter a Beyond Meat facility in the United States, (b) represent Beyond Meat at work-related events, including but not limited to trade shows and product demonstrations, or (c) physically enter customer or potential customer sites in connection with their work for Beyond Meat must take all necessary steps to be Fully Vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.