Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel 

Who are we and what do we do?  

Fruit was just the beginning. Since our founding in 1999, we’ve evolved over 25+ years into an industry leader and modern gifting destination for celebrating the moments that matter. In addition to a robust online e-commerce hub, our vast retail footprint includes nearly 1,000 locally owned and operated franchise locations globally.  

With offerings that go beyond our iconic fresh fruit bouquets to include baked treats, fresh flowers, dessert boards, platters, and more, our vast collection of delicious treats and innovative gifts are perfect for treating yourself and others.  

No matter the occasion or moment, there’s an edible® for that.  

Through all our incredible years, we’ve remained committed to our 5Ps:  

1. Our promise– Experiences that WOW.
2. Our products–Remarkably fresh.
3. Our places– Interactive and creative.
4. Our People– Create special memories.
5. Our purpose–To celebrate what’s good in life.

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 drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, supporting corporate governance, and contributing to mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, 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. 

Responsibilities:  

• 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
• Assist managing the company’s intellectual property assets, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights

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 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.