Associate Counsel

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits :

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Provide legal advice and counsel to internal clients and represent such clients in legal disputes. Requires constant interaction with work group and other departments at the primary work location and around the company.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Review contracts in support of the enterprise.
• EEOC charge investigation and position statement preparation in connection with bakery management and outside counsel.
• Manage portfolio of trademark enforcement actions in connection with outside legal counsel.
• Monitor significant customer bankruptcies and coordinate with outside counsel on legal strategy.
• Monitor and assist outside counsel in class action recovery efforts.
• Assist in-house attorneys to provide support on general corporate matters including compliance, litigation, employment, franchise law, advertising/marketing/branding, intellectual property, real estate, M&A, and other areas of corporate law practice.
• Assist with the management of litigation and claims, including employment and commercial disputes, and discovery/e-discovery activities associated with each.
• Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in the practice of law.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Salary ranges from $125,000 to $135,000. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Courtney Rehn at [email protected] or (1) 229 4211195.