Food and Agribusiness Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Food and Agribusiness Attorney in Lancaster, PA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advising clients within the agricultural and food sectors, managing complex legal matters, and providing strategic counsel.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and permitting.
• Navigate state, federal, and international oversight frameworks.
• Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships.

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of legal practice in relevant fields.
• Strong foundation in advising sophisticated clients.
• Familiarity with U.S. FDA and USDA regulations.
• Interest in local, national, and global food and agricultural systems.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Proactive, business-minded legal guidance.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters effectively.

Benefits

• Collegial working environment.
• Competitive benefits package.

This Pennsylvania firm is client-focused, and its associates are afforded the opportunity at an early stage in their legal careers to have direct responsibility for handling client matters. Associates receive training in multiple practice areas during their first couple of years. Associates are expected to have the ability and aptitude to become partners. The firms seven offices throughout Pennsylvania have developed a reputation for having ethical, reasonable, practical attorneys who put clients' needs and goals first.