Job Description

Company : 

David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable.

This is a compelling opportunity to be a part of an exciting new food brand as we operate within a critical growth stage. David is led by CEO Peter Rahal, the Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR ($600M exit to Kellogg in 2017). We have strong aspirations to become the most popular high-protein bar in North America and beyond.

Role :

We’re hiring a General Counsel to build the legal foundation of the company. You’ll be the first in-house legal hire, responsible for supporting David’s growth by managing risk, navigating complex regulatory environments, and establishing scalable legal processes. You’ll work closely with leadership across Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, Customer Experience, and Growth to advise on commercial strategy, contracts, compliance, and more.

This is a cross-functional, high-ownership role where you’ll need to prioritize what matters most, communicate clearly, and solve problems quickly. You’ll be the point person on all legal matters, managing outside counsel and internal workflows to keep the company moving forward.

Responsibilities :

• Managing day-to-day legal needs across commercial, corporate, employment, and regulatory matters.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and partners.
• Overseeing corporate governance, board matters, and investor relations in coordination with Finance.
• Managing outside counsel across litigation, regulatory, IP, and employment law.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive strategy across approvals for FDA, USDA, CFIA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Owning our legal review process for claims, packaging, and marketing.
• Supporting our People Ops team on offer letters, equity grants, compensation plans, and employee relations.
• Supporting M&A transactions, commercial due diligence, and integration efforts.
• Building internal tools, templates, and systems for legal documentation and risk management.

What you’ll bring :

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the U.S.
• 6+ years of experience, ideally a mix of top-tier firm and in-house (CPG experience strongly preferred)
• Strength in contract negotiation, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with FDA/USDA labeling, food compliance, and marketing law
• Experience supporting or leading legal work for a growth-stage company
• Strong communication skills and a practical approach to legal risk
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a low-ego, get-it-done attitude
• Comfort working independently, but willing to jump into the weeds when needed
• Excitement about building an early-stage CPG company

Practicalities & Benefits :

• This is a full-time, in-office role based in New York City. We work onsite five days a week — when the culture fits, it is fun to be in the office together. 
• Salary: $250K - $300K per year, inclusive of cash bonus based on attainment of company targets. 
• Company equity opportunity on top of cash compensation.
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses.
• Substantial and required PTO.

Application process :

• Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
• Target start date: Summer 2025

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