Legal Compliance & Litigation Counsel

Fruitist is a modern food company on a mission to revolutionize snacking—and the numbers prove we’re well on our way. With over $1B in lifetime sales and $400M in revenue in the last year alone, we’re not chasing trends—we’re building a lasting brand at the intersection of health, sustainability, and innovation with our suite of snackable superfruits including berries and cherries.

Our momentum is powered by a leadership team drawn from the likes of McKinsey, Calm, Red Bull, and Netflix, and backed by global investors who specialize in consumer and tech-forward ventures. Together, we’re leveraging data, supply chain technology, and a sustainability-first model to disrupt a $500 billion-dollar industry.

We’re hiring builders. Operators. Creators. People who want to move fast, learn faster, and grow alongside a company that’s reshaping snacking. If you’re looking for a company where your work shapes the business—and your career accelerates with it—welcome to Fruitist.

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Legal Compliance & Litigation Counsel
Location: Hybrid – Century City HQ (looking for CA-based applicants)

What You’ll Do

• Lead Compliance Program: Assume full ownership for designing, executing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the organization’s compliance program, encompassing all related policies, procedures, and training initiatives.
  

• Serve as Compliance Liaison: Act as the go-to expert for compliance inquiries and concerns, collaborating across departments to proactively address and prevent compliance breaches.
  

• Oversee Compliance Strategy: Manage the daily operations and long-term vision of the compliance function, ensuring full alignment with legal and regulatory obligations.
  

• Maintain Compliance Documentation: Record and maintain all compliance-related procedures and activities to ensure readiness for regulatory audits and reviews.
  

• Develop & Refine Policies: Create, implement, and improve compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
  

• Embed Compliance Across Teams: Collaborate with cross-functional departments to incorporate compliance considerations into strategic planning, business development, and operational workflows.
  

• Create Training Programs: Design and deliver training sessions focused on trade compliance and other relevant regulatory areas to build organizational awareness and competence.
  

• Corporate Governance: Assist the Corporate Secretary team with all corporate governance matters, including preparing and reviewing Board of Directors and committee meeting materials and minutes.
  

• Dispute & Litigation Oversight: Manage active and potential litigation (e.g., IP, commercial disputes) and pre-litigation matters.
  

• Preventive Legal Strategy: Identify legal risks early and guide business teams to proactively mitigate exposure, particularly in advertising and marketing claims.
  

• External Counsel & Cost Management: Engage and manage outside counsel efficiently for litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters.
  

• Training & Culture Building: Develop and deliver legal and compliance trainings to support a culture of accountability and ethical behavior.

What You’ll Need

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in California (or eligible to register as in-house counsel).
  

• 7–10+ years of legal experience, including law firm training and in-house experience at a scaling operating company.
  

• Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks, securities law, governance, and litigation management.
  

• Proven ability to work independently and build systems from scratch—this is a builder role, not a follower role.
  

• High EQ and strong communication skills to build trust across teams and with leadership.
  

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving legal/regulatory environments.
  

• Experience with AML, FCPA, and public company policy frameworks preferred.
  

• Operating company experience strongly preferred.

Why This Role Is Unique

Be a founding legal leader for compliance and litigation at a high-growth company preparing for the next phase of corporate maturity. Shape the future of our compliance culture, influence cross-functional decisions, and grow into a thought leader with the potential to build and lead a team.

If you meet most of the qualifications above and connect with our mission to inspire enjoyable and nutritious snacking, we want to hear from you! While we are tech-forward in our embrace of AI to enhance our growing capabilities, we’re human-centric in our hiring. This means all applications will be reviewed by humans, including yours. We aim to respond to applicants within two weeks. We look forward to hearing from you!