Product and Regulatory Counsel-Farm

About Plenty

Plenty is on a mission to make fresh, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables more accessible to everyone.  Our cutting-edge indoor, vertical farms produce extraordinary yields using a fraction of the land and water outdoor farms need.  Nutrient-rich, mouth-watering and locally grown, our crops help people, communities and our planet to be healthier and more resilient.

The people and teams who make up Plenty are at the core of how we do this.  We are a collaborative and innovative bunch. We are passionate about our contributions to Plenty, the communities around us and our planet, but never take ourselves too seriously.  We’re down to Earth, we grow together, and we always find a way.  Most importantly, we’re here to improve the lives of plants, people and our planet.

About the Role

Plenty is looking for a stellar Product and Regulatory Counsel (Farm) to join our Legal team. This individual will serve as a key thought partner to various cross functional teams, providing guidance and support for initiatives furthering our Farm-as-Product strategy. 

This individual is a strategic and creative legal thinker, who will be open and eager to tackle the wide range of issues we encounter as we execute on our Farm-as-Product strategy. Specifically, this individual will have the unique opportunity to work cross departmentally with our strategy, deployment, real estate and regulatory teams and will play a key role in the structuring, drafting, researching, negotiating and advising on real estate and commercial issues, as well as real estate and regulatory matters. In addition, you will be asked to share the load on special projects as they arise - which could range from understanding the requirements to keep bees to building partnerships with the communities in which we grow our produce. 

In this role you will report to the Associate General Counsel on the Legal team. The role is based in Laramie, WY, though the team is working remotely at this time. 

What you'll do

• Research and advise on various regulatory matters as related to food product, agriculture and other matters. 
• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including real estate and construction contracts, unique financing agreements, etc.
• Coordinate with and manage outside counsel on a variety of matters related to the Farm-as-Product strategy.
• Develop and improve cross-functional workflows, guidelines and playbooks to provide efficient legal support to the real estate and deployment teams.
• Work closely with business leaders and individual contributors across the organization to identify, understand and develop solutions for complex regulatory challenges as they relate to Farm-as-Product. 
• Help to formulate strategy and process for, coordinate drafting and negotiation of, and execute on a variety of strategic transactions (e.g., potential M&A activity, asset acquisitions, joint ventures and commercial partnerships, etc.) as it relates to Farm-as-Product strategy. 
• Generally be ready to help handle whatever arises – we’re a startup, and every day is different!

What you'll bring to the table

• J.D. degree from top law school and licensed to practice law in at least one state in the USA.
  
  
• 4-7 years overall work experience as an attorney (at a top law firm and/or in-house).
  
  
• Experience in any or all of the following subject matters a plus (but not required):
  
  
• Project finance and/or debt finance transactions.
• Tax and corporate subsidiary matters.
• Real estate or construction law.
• Regulatory and compliance matters in agriculture, zoning law, administrative law or other fields.
• Litigation experience, including the ability to translate legal risk into business terms.
  
  
• Strong organization and project tracking skills, with an ability to meet strict deadlines and track progress against goal.
  
  
• A desire for a fast-paced, complex and constantly evolving environment, where you will be a force to create structure for a growing organization while being adaptable enough to roll with the punches.
  
  
• Ability to quickly and proactively master new legal subject matter areas, and curiosity to enjoy the ride.
  
  
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, as well as ability to effectively interface and partner with other members of the legal team,  business leads and others in various departments.
  
  
• Experience managing outside counsel and/or coordinating legal subject matter experts.
  
  
• Passion for fresh, delicious produce, global nutrition and preserving our planet’s agricultural and environmental resources.

Type of role

Full-Time

What we can offer

• Compensation: we’ll pay you a competitive salary on a biweekly basis, give you a stake in the company via equity and contribute toward your 401K 
  • If you live in NYC or CO you can obtain the salary range for this role by emailing [email protected]
• Health & well-being: we’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits, in-office gyms, and an Employee Assistance Program to help with mental health, financial & legal matters 
• Food: in-office lunches, snacks and access to our leafy greens & new produce in development -- are you up for a side gig as a taste tester?
• Grow together: learning & development opportunities including unlimited access to our Upstart University platform, LinkedIn Learning, lunch & learns, training certifications, and more
• Equipment: we’ll provide you with the equipment you need to be successful, including $75/month toward your phone bill and $250 every 2 years to upgrade your phone
• Paid time off: we know you’ll do your best if you’re taking time to recharge, so we don’t cap the amount of days you can take off per year in addition to the paid holidays we observe
• Parental leave: 12 weeks off for all new parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition 

Food Safety Requirements

• Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations
• All employees must show proof of COVID vaccination before starting work, other than in limited circumstances where the law requires an exception