Law Clerk - Regulatory and Government Affairs
- Full-time
Company Description
From farm to table, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is interested in working as a Law Clerk after graduation from college. This is a two-year, full-time position. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical skills within a sophisticated in-house legal department before attending law school.
The Law Clerk will be part of The Wonderful Company’s Legal team, which includes over 40 lawyers. Reporting to Sr. Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs and Privacy, this individual will be working collaboratively with our global regulatory and government affairs teams on a wide variety of projects affecting Wonderful’s businesses. We are seeking someone eager to start their legal career in a highly collaborative environment, with many opportunities to grow, network, and engage with attorneys and legal professionals.
We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. The Law Clerk may be based in either our Los Angeles or Shafter office. Employees based in Shafter should expect frequent travel to the Los Angeles office and employees based in Los Angeles should expect frequent travel to the Central Valley. Please note that this position does not include relocation assistance.
Job Description
- Work with the Government Affairs team to track, analyze, and comment on important pending legislation and regulations impacting Wonderful’s businesses at the local, state and federal levels.
- Work with the Global Regulatory & Privacy team on compliance projects related to privacy and consumer protection laws.
- Assist with research on various matters to help provide better understanding of the applicable regulatory requirements affecting different businesses (e.g., researching and summarizing recent consumer class actions involving false and misleading advertising cases, following emerging litigation trends, reviewing and summarizing agency warning letters, etc.).
- Conduct market surveillance and competitor research to assess the regulatory landscape and risk related to labeling and other regulatory requirements.
- Prepare ethics presentations and conduct thorough research on ethical business practices and compliance.
- Assist in drafting and editing training presentations on advertising, social media, and other topics.
- Assist in the preparation for quarterly executive meetings by drafting meeting materials and synthesizing summaries of local legislation to ensure informed decision-making for company executives.
- Participate in team meetings and work with other members of the legal team to develop and implement ideas to facilitate process improvements.
- Compile and maintain regulatory trackers, brand guidelines, and other claims substantiation documentation.
- Serve as primary administrator and subject-matter expert for a web-based review platform for advertising, labelling, PR materials, including user support, training, workflow coordination, and backend enhancements.
- Participate in company-wide initiatives and programs around mentorship, wellness, philanthropy, professional development and various team and relationship-building opportunities.
Qualifications
- Intent to apply to law school at the end of the two-year clerkship.
- Positive, proactive, and self-starting attitude with a strong sense of urgency and a dedicated work ethic.
- Strong quantitative, research, and analytical skills.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely for business audiences.
- Superb organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work collaboratively in a complex and cross-functional environment with attorneys, legal professionals, and business teams.
- Ability to adapt quickly and take initiative on evolving projects and priorities.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Open to new learning opportunities.
- Demonstrated academic performance at a top-tier college.
Pay Rate: $33.69 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional Information
- Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
- 24/7 online physician consultations
- virtual mental health resources
- life coaching
- engaging employee community groups
- cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
- library of on-demand fitness videos
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
- Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
- Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
- Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
- Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
- Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service.
The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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