Alex Vassallo

Senior Counsel @Post Consumer Brands

Lakeville, MN, US

Lead attorney for the Grocery business unit, providing legal strategy across cereal and peanut butter categories for a multibillion-dollar portfolio.Own and drive all aspects of commercial legal work, including supply chain, vendor agreements, international distribution, and innovation partnerships.Direct the enterprise-wide IP function, including trademark and patent strategy, brand enforcement, global clearance, and licensing.Lead data privacy compliance across the organization, translating complex legal requirements into business action and operational readiness.Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, offering proactive counsel on marketing, advertising claims, regulatory issues, and product development.Manage external counsel for litigation, consumer class actions, and regulatory matters, with an emphasis on strategic resolution and cost control.Spearhead legal department modernization through AI and legal tech tools that improve turnaround time and increase team capacity.Active legal and cultural leader: co-lead of the LGBTQ+ employee resource group and mentor across departments.