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# Corporate Counsel at HP Hood

- **Company:** HP Hood
- **Location:** Lynnfield, MA
- **Compensation:** $165k–$185k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-27
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hoodhp/jobs/5464091008

## Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

Corporate Counsel will work within the Law Department at Corporate Headquarters in Lynnfield, MA to consult and collaborate with many business units. The attorney will provide legal advice for advertising, marketing, promotions, product claims, and labeling for Hood’s brands. This position also will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements for numerous business teams, including Sales, Procurement, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Information Technology, Operations, and other areas of the company. This position also will advise on commercial transactions, and compliance matters and provide legal support to cross-functional projects based on business needs. The role suits a practical, business-minded lawyer who is comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Advise on advertising, marketing, promotions, product claims, labeling, and related regulatory compliance matters.
- Review consumer-facing materials across traditional, digital, social media, influencer, and e-commerce channels; assess legal risk; and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, purchasing, professional services, sponsorship, licensing, SaaS, and technology agreements.
- Provide legal support and advice regarding a variety of corporate matters and transactions.
- Manage projects involving legal compliance matters such as data privacy.
- Work with senior management and all levels of employees within the organization.
- Perform legal support on general corporate matters and perform additional legal and cross-functional projects based on business needs.

Education and Experience:

- JD. from an ABA accredited law school
- At least 8+ years of relevant experience, ideally in both law firm and in-house roles
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in MA

Skills and Competencies:

- Able to work independently and collaboratively across business teams.
- Proven expertise in advertising and marketing law, and significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Experience in some combination of advertising, data privacy, or information security preferred.
- Ability to evaluate claim substantiation and translate legal requirements into practical guidance for marketing teams.
- Proven expertise in general contracts law.
- Experience with food labeling, FDA regulatory matters, data privacy, or information security is preferred but not required.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to identify, prioritize, and communicate legal risk.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Committed to setting priorities, acting efficiently and responding to competing demands.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is $165,000—$185,000 USD

Ready to join us? Apply directly on our [Company Careers Page](https://hood.com/careers)

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

[Privacy Policy](https://hood.com/privacy-policy)

[CCPA](https://hood.com/-/media/Project/HoodCom/PDFs/HP-HOOD-LLC-CA-CCPA-EMPLOYEE-PRIVACY-NOTICE-DECEMBER-2025.pdf)

For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

## About HP Hood

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: HP Hood is one of the largest dairy processors in the United States, producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products including milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream under its own and licensed brands.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned by the Kaneb Family)
- **Headquarters**: Lynnfield, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 1846
- **Founders**: Harvey Perley Hood

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Food and Beverage Manufacturing (Dairy)
- **Target customers**: B2B (grocery retailers, food service distributors) and B2C (consumers)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: The company emphasizes a commitment to quality, community, and innovation. Their founder's pledge is that "good enough never was," and they focus on providing fresh, premium-quality dairy products while supporting the communities where they operate.

## Products & Services
- **Hood® Brand**: A full line of fluid milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream, and other dairy products; the number-one dairy brand in New England.
- **Heluva Good!®**: A brand of dips, cheeses, and sour cream with a national presence.
- **LACTAID® Brand dairy products**: Licensed lactose-free milk, ice cream, and cottage cheese.
- **Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®**: Licensed almond milk and dairy-alternative products.
- **Other licensed and regional brands**: The company also produces and distributes other licensed products.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company). HP Hood was listed at #169 on the Forbes "America's Largest Private Companies" list for 2025.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately $2.1 billion (per LinkedIn estimate) to over $3 billion (per Forbes and company statements).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Kaneb Family (owners). Key partners include license holders like Lactaid and Blue Diamond, and major retail and food service customers across the U.S.
- **Growth Signals**: The company has 12 manufacturing plants across the United States and is a top dairy brand in New England. Recent funding of $350,000 (grant) from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center in 2024.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Heritage and Brand Trust**: Over 175 years of history and a deeply trusted brand name, especially in New England.
- **Scale and Distribution**: One of the largest dairy processors in the country with a national footprint and 17 office/manufacturing locations.
- **Licensing Portfolio**: Exclusive rights to produce and distribute major national brands like LACTAID® and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®, providing a diversified revenue stream.
- **Vertical Integration**: Owns a research and development operation, allowing for product innovation and quality control.
- **Private Ownership**: Family-owned structure allows for long-term strategic planning without quarterly earnings pressure.

## Strategic Focus
- **Innovation**: Continuously developing new products and packaging, such as the LightBlock Bottle® and bold cottage cheese flavors.
- **Sustainability**: Committed to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across operations.
- **Community Engagement**: Partnering with organizations that support children and families to promote healthy, active lifestyles.
- **Operational Excellence**: Focus on quality, safety, and efficiency across its 12 manufacturing plants.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes core values of Quality, Integrity, Community, Innovation, Results, and Collaboration. The company describes a "family-oriented" and team-focused environment.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Mixed model. Many manufacturing, distribution, and corporate roles are on-site. Some corporate and sales roles (e.g., Director of Human Resources, Technical Sanitation Specialist) are listed as remote. The company has two main office locations (Lynnfield, MA, and Portland, ME) and numerous plant locations.
- **Notable Perks and Development**: Offers a range of training and development programs to support employee growth. The company highlights its Total Rewards package (benefits, compensation).
- **Workforce**: Approximately 3,400 employees (per Forbes/company statements) or 908 on LinkedIn (likely a smaller subset of active profiles). The company has seen steady headcount growth (+3.8% YoY) and has 77 active job postings.
- **Engineering/Technical Roles**: Positions available in food safety, quality, process engineering, SAP integration, and project management. The company has its own R&D operation.

## Sources
1. [hood.com (Careers Page)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hoodhp)
2. [hood.com (Our Story)](https://hood.com/our-story)
3. [LinkedIn (HP Hood Company Page)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hp-hood)
4. [Built In (HP Hood LLC Careers, Perks + Culture)](https://builtin.com/company/hp-hood-llc)

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