VP, Associate General Counsel

Overview

An established leadership development organization for girls is seeking a Vice President, Associate General Counsel to join their Office of the General Counsel. This role provides legal expertise for supply chain and E-commerce operations related to a major product line, negotiates commercial agreements, advises on regulatory and operational matters, and manages legal risks and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, drafting, execution, and closing of commercial projects supporting supply chain operations, including vendor, supplier, logistics, shipping, distribution, payment processors/providers, and E-commerce/retail operations
• Advise on supply chain operations, compliance, regulatory requirements, and supplier relationships
• Provide legal guidance to all business levels on operational and strategic decisions
• Support leadership on transformational transactional objectives
• Deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and commercial risks
• Monitor regulatory developments related to food law, E-commerce compliance, consumer protection, and omni-channel retail experiences
• Collaborate with supply chain, retail, and E-commerce teams to enhance compliance and innovation
• Manage and oversee outside counsel for related legal matters
• Update standard legal documents to reflect best practices and provide expert guidance

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar license in New York or another U.S. state of employment
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience combining law firm and in-house roles
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial contracting, procurement, supply chain, or related industries, including 2+ years in consumer packaged goods (CPG) with experience in co-manufacturing agreements and labeling reviews
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements related to supply chain and procurement transactions, including vendor/supplier agreements, purchase orders, manufacturing/distribution contracts, NDAs, MSAs, service agreements, logistics, and trade compliance
• Strong understanding of legal risks in food-related operations and retail law
• Experience with FDA regulatory matters, especially food labeling, ingredient statements, allergen disclosures, claims review, and compliance obligations for packaged food preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain legal strategies to non-lawyers
• Ability to work independently, exercise judgment on complex projects, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Office 365 or similar suites, PowerPoint or similar presentation software, and Microsoft Excel or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional projects and teams to influence long-term legal strategies
• Ability to integrate and balance priorities for multiple internal clients

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $165,000 - $200,000 (applicable to NYC Metro-based employees on a hybrid schedule; actual pay varies based on experience)
• 20 days paid time off, 2 floating holidays, 9 workplace holidays, plus paid year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year's
• Medical and behavioral health coverage with plan options for individuals and families, including wellness, hospitalization, and fertility assistance; partial premium subsidy
• Dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) including dependent care and limited FSAs
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health and wellness classes and activities throughout the year

Location & Work Environment

• Remote, full-time position
• Standard workdays Monday through Friday; occasional evening and weekend work as needed
• Professional office environment
• Travel up to 10% may be required

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.