Corporate Legal Counsel

Overview

CG Roxane LLC is a privately held, family-owned and operated enterprise which produces Crystal Geyser® Alpine Spring Water®, the number one nationally distributed bottled spring water in the United States.

As a family-owned company, we have had the freedom to do things our way, without compromise. In addition to being a vertically integrated bottling company that makes our own caps and bottles through state-of-the-art machinery, as of 2019, CG Roxane became the first U.S. beverage company to open and operate a recycling PET facility. We are not just following sustainability and technological trends — we are setting them.

About the Role:

We are looking for an exceptional Corporate Counsel to support CG Roxane’s business operations. As a key member of our legal team, you will advise on a broad range of complex legal matters, overseeing risk management, supporting business operations, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with general corporate work, is highly responsive and adaptable, has the ability to prioritize and satisfy deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment, and shows excellent, practical business judgment.

Contracts:

• Draft, negotiate, interpret, and advise as to commercial contracts of all types, including client, supplier, vendor, marketing, transportation, and technology contracts.

Employment & Worker’s Comp:

• Provide legal guidance on U.S. employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, background check laws, and related federal, state, and local requirements.
• Execute periodic reviews to ensure wage and hour regulatory compliance.
• Provide counsel on evolving employment law matters, which includes hiring and recruiting, investigations, discipline and termination, leaves of absence, disability accommodation, anti-discrimination, compensation and benefits, ensuring decisions are grounded in sound legal analysis and consistently applied policies.
• Manage Worker’s Comp claims, including researching, managing key relationships and outside counsel when necessary.

Litigation:

• Handle legal demand letters, charges and other disputes.
• Assist in managing litigation and arbitration, including engaging and overseeing outside counsel when necessary.

Legal Counsel and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Create, implement and refine forms, policies and procedures to ensure they align with business needs, and remain compliant with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Conduct training sessions for staff on legal and regulatory compliance topics, including contract management and ethical practices.
• Consistently anticipate, communicate and propose mitigation strategies for potential risks in active projects. Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities.
• Act as a trusted cross-functional partner who understands the business, provides practical solutions, and actively participates in achieving the company’s objectives while ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation
• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to various departments and comprehensive management and resolution of legal inquiries from CGR team members.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• A law degree and active bar membership in California
• Two to four years of combined experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts
• Experience with providing employment law advice, including practical applications and issue-spotting
• Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional projects
• Strong business judgment and ability to translate legal advice into pragmatic, actionable business guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a high-performing team
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility, autonomy, and high ethical standards.
• Comprehensive insurance package including Medical, Dental and Vision – includes dependents, 100% covered by CG Roxane
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K Matched % from Employer Contributions
• Discretionary bonuses
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Note:

CG Roxane benefits and compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

CG Roxane is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic.