POSITION OVERVIEW: The Legal Department of Chiquita Brands International, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Department. This role is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at Chiquita’s corporate headquarters (not remote). The selected candidate will report directly, and serve as the right hand, to the Head of the U.S. Legal Department.

This is an incredible opportunity to join a world-renowned, first-class organization with an exceptional, challenging, and fast-paced work environment. This selected candidate will be responsible for various corporate law matters, including: working closely with the Latin American operations with regard to the supply of fruit, performing transactional work such as drafting/reviewing contracts and conducting legal research, and providing timely legal advice to internal clients across various departments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintaining a high level of integrity, trustworthiness, ethics, and professionalism at all times and under all circumstances

Exercising sound judgment, discretion, and loyalty in all matters

Demonstrating an inherently strong work ethic, and the willingness and ability to assume greater responsibility as needed

Possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills, which includes communicating in both an effective and efficient manner

Having a meticulous attention to detail, with outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize work flow appropriately based on the company’s needs

Demonstrating the ability to consistently meet deadlines and achieve departmental objectives

Being adaptable and possessing good listening skills

Having a business-oriented and solution-oriented mindset

Working well both independently and as a team player, with a willingness and ability to take on assignments outside of the normal areas of responsibilities as needed,

Developing expertise in specific areas pertinent to the company’s business and staying current with relevant precedent and best practices

Focusing on building a career within an organization, rather than looking for the next job

Maintaining a willingness to learn each day, accept and follow directions, and embrace new challenges

Having a self-motivated disposition and committing each day to achieving your personal best

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited U.S. law school

Active member of the Florida Bar who is, and must remain, in good standing and licensed to practice law

Fully bilingual (English and Spanish)

Knowledge of Florida law and business law

Transactional experience with strong drafting, researching, and negotiating skills

Good computer skills including a proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience handling arbitrations (preferred, not required)

Experience handling legal matters involving Latin American countries (preferred, not required)

JOB ENVIRONMENT:

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

Candidate may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal

Candidate may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday

Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

Applicants are required to send both a resume and cover letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires satisfactory passing of a drug test in accordance with Florida Statute § 440.102.