Associate General Counsel

Overview

This role is a senior individual contributor position reporting directly to the General Counsel. The attorney independently manages a broad legal portfolio with primary responsibility for complex commercial contracting and strategic business counseling, as well as compliance, litigation, employment, and other strategic matters.

Success requires an experienced commercial attorney who can move fluidly between strategy and execution—framing risk for decision-makers, leading sophisticated negotiations, and developing solutions that protect the organization while enabling business priorities. Strong judgment, executive-level communication, and the ability to influence outcomes without relying on formal authority are essential.

Responsibilities

• Independently structure, draft, review, and negotiate material commercial agreements with suppliers, licensees, distributors, contract manufacturers, and other strategic business partners.
• Own legal strategy and execution across the full lifecycle of complex commercial matters, from issue identification and deal structuring through negotiation, escalation, and implementation.
• Advise leaders and business partners at all levels on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Translate complex legal issues into clear options and practical recommendations that enable informed, timely business decisions.
• Participate as an accountable member of cross-functional teams, bringing a legal and enterprise-risk perspective and sharing responsibility for business outcomes.
• Advise human resources and business leaders on employment and labor matters, workplace investigations, and policies and procedures.
• Manage litigation and other disputes in partnership with external counsel, including development of strategy, oversight of execution, and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop policies, training, tools, and preventive guidance to strengthen legal compliance and reduce risk.
• Identify and assess legal and business risk, exercise judgment on escalation, and develop solutions that appropriately protect the organization while supporting growth.
• Strengthen legal processes, capabilities, and best practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and the quality of legal support across the organization.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• Active bar membership and authorization to practice law.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible legal experience.
• Substantial experience independently drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to advise business leaders, evaluate competing risks and priorities, and deliver practical legal solutions in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience at a large law firm and/or as corporate in-house counsel strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• The anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $210,000 to $230,000 annually for US-based employees.
• This range reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the position across all US locations, is based on a full-time work schedule, and represents the organization’s good faith estimate as of the date of this posting.
• Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for participation in a bonus plan.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off: 40 hours of paid volunteer time annually for all non-union employees
• Development and advancement: LinkedIn Learning, tuition reimbursement, and both formal and informal opportunities to grow your career
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Flexible benefits from day one, including health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; life and accident insurance; Employee Assistance Programs; and additional savings through Perks at Work
• Paid parental and adoption leave, available after 6 months of employment
• Hybrid work model

Location

US-based employees (base salary range applies across all US locations).