IFMA Foodverse

Sargento Foods Inc. has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for an Associate General Counsel to be located in its Plymouth, Wisconsin headquarters. Sargento Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Please do not contact  Sargento Foods directly.

Overview: The Associate General Counsel (“AGC”) is primarily responsible for the company’s commercial contract initiatives and providing other key legal support to the Deputy General Counsel and the General Counsel.  The AGC is primarily responsible for structuring, negotiating, analyzing and drafting contracts and agreements in a wide variety of areas, including supply chain, engineering, operations, information technology, licensing, marketing services, and other customer and vendor engagements.

Company: Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has grown into a leading consumer goods food company over the last 70 years.  Sargento manufactures and markets shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of their products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed the industry.  However, Sargento takes the most pride in its truly remarkable corporate culture.  

Location: Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.  Most employees live in Kohler, Sheboygan, Elkhart Lake, and Plymouth.  Sheboygan County, Wisconsin is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, and is home to great restaurants, scenic landscapes, the 5 Diamond Kohler American Club resort and is known for a variety of outdoor activities including sailing, cross-country skiing, world-championship golf, and even surfing.

Relocation: Yes.  A generous and comprehensive relocation program will be provided.

Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience working in a corporate legal department practicing corporate law as in-house counsel and/or in private practice.