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Center for Food Safety

Staff Attorney

Portland, OR · On-site

$87K - $133K/yr

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE VISIT THE CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY JOB BOARD W ho we are Center for ... CFS Staff Attorneys develop and prosecute precedent-setting cases in furtherance of CFS ...

Center for Food Safety

Associate Attorney

Portland, OR · On-site

$85K - $98K/yr

CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY JOB BOARD W ho we are Center for Food Safety (CFS)'s mission is to empower ... The Associate Attorney position is a two-year position with the possibility of promotion and ...

Center for Food Safety

Staff Attorney

Portland, OR · On-site

$77 - $113/hr

Center for Food Safety (CFS)'s mission is to empower people, support farmers, and protect the Earth ... Work closely with other CFS attorneys, policy and communications staff, scientists, coalition ...

Jobot

Food & Agribusiness Attorney

Wyomissing, PA · Hybrid

$150K - $220K/yr

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a strong interest in the food and ... safety and compliance matters Agricultural business operations Strategic business counseling ...

Charlie's Produce

Food Processing Packaging Associate

WA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community ... Attorney General's Washington Fair Chance Act guide RCW 49.94.010 This is a safety-sensitive ...

Department of Public Health

Attorney III

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$10K - $15K/mo

... to food safety and the prevention of infectious and chronic diseases, our programs and services ... The attorney will advise public health programs within CDPH on complex legal issues involving ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for food safety lawyer in the United States is $18.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Safety Lawyer vs Food Safety Inspector?

AspectFood Safety LawyerFood Safety Inspector
Required CredentialsLaw degree, bar admission, specialized food safety knowledgeHigh school diploma or equivalent, certification in food safety
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, courtrooms, regulatory agenciesFood production facilities, restaurants, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageLegal firms, corporations, government agenciesFood industry, health departments, regulatory bodies
Common Search & ComparisonLegal expertise in food safety lawsEnforcing food safety standards on-site

Food Safety Lawyers focus on legal compliance, advising clients on food safety laws and representing them in legal matters. Food Safety Inspectors conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards. Both roles are essential in maintaining food safety but differ in their responsibilities, work environment, and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various Food Safety Lawyer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,626 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Staff Attorney

Center for Food Safety

Portland, OR • On-site

$87K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Location: The position is preferred to be based in either Portland, Oregon, or the San Francisco Bay Area, California, in a hybrid home-office model, but fully remote is also considered for the right candidate.
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE VISIT THE CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY JOB BOARD
Who we are
Center for Food Safety (CFS)'s mission is to empower people, support farmers, and protect the Earth from the harmful impacts of industrial agriculture. We defend and promote your right to safe food and a clean environment through groundbreaking legal, scientific, and grassroots action.
For over 25 years, we have created a new food future, fostering a more powerful food movement against the harmful industrial agricultural system while promoting organic, ecological, and regenerative alternatives. We've won high-profile lawsuits to protect public health and endangered species from pesticides like Monsanto's Roundup and dicamba. We prevented the introduction of genetically engineered wheat, rice, potatoes, and more to the market and secured meaningful labeling to ensure that we all know what's in our food. We succeeded in embedding animal welfare requirements in the organic standards and protecting the oceans from industrial aquaculture. And much more: Our groundbreaking legal cases that protect pollinators, farmworkers, and farming communities, and the earth from the devastating impacts of industrial farming, are a landmark body of case law on food and much more: Our groundbreaking legal cases that protect pollinators, farmworkers, and farming communities, and the earth from the devastating impacts of industrial farming, are a landmark body of case law on food and agricultural issues, transforming our food system.
About the role
Center for Food Safety (CFS), one of the nation's top food and environmental nonprofits, seeks a new Staff Attorney to join our team. The Staff Attorney should have at least four years of litigation experience, including clerkships and/or fellowships. CFS Staff Attorneys develop and prosecute precedent-setting cases in furtherance of CFS's organizational mission and theory of change. The Attorney will participate in and, as appropriate, lead all phases of public interest high-impact litigation and administrative advocacy. CFS Staff Attorneys work with clients, allies, frontline communities, coalitions, and collaborative networks to apply and implement CFS campaigns. Staff Attorneys engage in public speaking and outreach. The Attorney will work on all CFS program areas, including but not limited to:
  • Consumer Advocacy
  • Farmworker and Farmer Protection
  • Food and Climate Change
  • Food Labeling/Right to Know
  • Genetically Engineered Organisms and Monocultures
  • Industrial Animal Agriculture
  • Industrial Aquaculture
  • Pesticides & Other Toxins
  • Pollinator & Wildlife Protection
  • Public Health
  • Regenerative Agriculture: Organic & Beyond

What you'll do
  • Support litigation and advocacy developed by CFS's Legal Team and Legal Director.
  • Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel as appropriate in CFS cases.
  • Fulfill the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, discovery and record review, briefing, oral argument, appeals, amicus briefs, settlement, and fee recovery.
  • Lead the factual development for and litigation of precedent-setting public interest cases, furthering CFS's theory of change.
  • Represent CFS and clients in state and federal rulemaking and agency engagement.
  • Support and engage in federal and state legislative activities connected to CFS litigation and organizational mission.
  • Work closely with other CFS attorneys, policy and communications staff, scientists, coalition partners, and clients to build cases and support CFS policies and programs.
  • Engage in public speaking, media, and outreach.
  • Maintain and develop organizational partnerships with new clients, allies, and coalition partners to implement CFS's strategic litigation and organizational mission.
  • Oversee fellows and law clerks and engage in recruitment efforts as appropriate.

Desired qualifications and skills
  • Law school graduate with at least 4 years of litigation experience, including clerkships or fellowships (administrative/environmental/animal law or related area preferred);
  • Ability to independently manage a litigation docket.
  • Excellent analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
  • Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
  • Oral argument experience.
  • Self-motivation and willingness to do administrative tasks.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with others in a ,small, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong work ethic, initiative, and creativity.
  • Sensitivity to the concerns of and the ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
  • Admission to the California or Oregon bar or a willingness to be licensed in either state within one year (or bar admission in an existing remote location).
  • A passion for enforcing and strengthening environmental laws.
  • A passion for and/or a background in food and agriculture issues.

Compensation and benefits
Hybrid - San Francisco, CA: $87,000-$133,000 USD/ year (salary)
Hybrid - Washington, D.C.: $82,000-$123,000 USD/ year (salary)
Hybrid - Portland, OR: $77,000-$113,000 USD/ year (salary)
CFS offers a competitive compensation package, a flexible hybrid work environment, and a four-day workweek. In addition to salary, we offer a discretionary annual bonus and employer matching contributions to a retirement plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, disability insurance, a pre-tax medical savings plan, and generous vacation and leave policies. As a 501(c)(3) organization, CFS qualifies as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
The pay range for this role is:
87,000 - 133,000 USD per year (West Coast Office - Hybrid)
77,000 - 113,000 USD per year (Pacific Northwest Office - Hybrid)
82,000 - 123,000 USD per year (Washington, DC)

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