Assistant General Counsel - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

The Assistant General Counsel will provide strategic legal support across the International Americas region, including Canada, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Panama, and to Sysco’s export company. The role involves providing legal counsel and risk assessment across a broad range of matters, managing outside counsel, and developing strategies for commercial contracts/negotiations and dispute resolution.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school, or a law degree from a foreign jurisdiction plus an LLM from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Texas law license or eligibility to become licensed in Texas.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of legal experience, which may include a combination of law firm and in-house counsel roles.
• Experience in international legal matters, including trade, compliance, and cross-border transactions, is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holidays