Corporate Counsel

Who are we, and what do we do?

Edible Brands® is an innovative, Atlanta-based company that acquires, develops, and manages a world-class portfolio of consumer and service brands. From our flagship brand, Edible Arrangements®, to the diverse portfolio under our umbrella—including Rōti Modern Mediterranean®, edible.com®, edibles.com™, freshfruit.com™, and BerryDirect®— we’ve revolutionized the way people experience food .

By combining exceptional products with cutting-edge e-commerce platforms, proprietary software, and a robust supply chain, we create memorable and accessible experiences for customers across the globe. As a dynamic, forward-thinking company, we are constantly evolving to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that resonate with our customers and franchisees worldwide.

Purpose:

The Corporate Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting the Chief Legal Officer and senior leadership with a broad range of corporate and commercial legal matters. This includes intellectual property, drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, supporting corporate governance, contributing to mergers and acquisitions, and employment law strategies.

By collaborating across departments, the Corporate Counsel will help align legal strategies with business objectives, acting as a trusted advisor who simplifies complex legal issues into clear, actionable solutions.

Location: This position will work onsite Monday-Friday out of our Corporate Office in Sandy Springs, GA.

Responsibilities:

• Assist managing the company’s intellectual property assets, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights
• Support the negotiation, drafting, and review of key contracts and agreements with customers, vendors, and partners
• Identify legal risks across the organization and recommend strategies to mitigate them
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing the company’s legal and regulatory risks
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic transactions, including due diligence and negotiation
• Assist managing the company’s litigation portfolio, working with external counsel to resolve disputes effectively

Required Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the bar in Georgia or another US state with the ability to practice law in relevant jurisdictions
• 4-6 years of legal experience, with at least 2 years in an in-house counsel role, including commercial transactions and general business experience
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Experience with franchise law and/or IP law is a plus but not required.

Essential Competencies:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders and negotiate high-stakes agreements
• Willingness to learn new areas of law and face new challenges
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

What We Offer:

• Onsite work environment with work-from-home flexibility, fostering collaboration and relationship building with peers, cross-functional partners and leadership
• The stability and resources of an industry-leading company successfully operating for 25 years, with the agility and innovation of a startup, allowing you to make a significant impact and shape our future .
• Growth & Development – Each team member has a visible and immediate impact on the business, offering abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth as we scale in size and sophistication
• Healthcare plans that include health/dental/vision insurance, 401K Plan, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, flexible spending account options and more
• Paid time off, including sick days & holidays to support work-life balance

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, and disability, status as a veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard.