Overview
This full-time, exempt Legal Counsel role is remote (U.S.) and includes up to 10% travel (domestic and international).
The position focuses on commercial contracting (approximately 70%) plus additional responsibilities including compliance, policy, research, and training (approximately 30%). The role primarily supports the company’s branded products business, with remaining support for corporate matters.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate high-volume commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, vendor, and confidentiality agreements.
- Serve as a go-to legal partner for sales, operations, and finance by providing practical guidance aligned with business timelines.
- Respond to customer RFPs and questionnaires, including legal and contractual sections.
- Maintain and improve contract templates, one-off forms, and standard terms.
- Conduct legal research, including intellectual property matters, and support compliance initiatives.
- Apply U.S. and international laws to business operations, with exposure to matters involving Canada, China, India, and Brazil.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel on assigned matters.
- Support acquisition and integration activity as the organization grows.
- Help evaluate and roll out contract management technology.
- Review and refine company policies and deliver internal legal training.
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law, in good standing, in your state of residence.
- 3+ years of legal experience with a strong focus on commercial contracting; in-house experience strongly preferred.
- Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Working knowledge of, or interest in, employment, compliance, and corporate governance matters.
- Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive matters.
- Ability to work collaboratively across time zones; availability during Pacific-time business hours is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in apparel, promotional products, manufacturing, distribution, or healthcare.
- Experience with contract lifecycle management and document management platforms such as Agiloft or NetDocuments.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $100,000 – $120,000.
- Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and location.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) plan including Roth IRA
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Paid parental leave
Location
Remote (U.S.)
Travel
Up to 10% (domestic and international)