VP, Associate General Counsel (Supply Chain/E-Commerce)

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced, highly independent Vice President, Associate General Counsel to join the Office of the General Counsel. This role provides legal expertise for Girl Scout Cookies’ supply chain and E-commerce operations, negotiates key commercial agreements, advises on regulatory and operational matters, and mitigates legal and commercial risks. The position also manages commercial disputes and litigation and directs outside counsel to ensure efficient resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently negotiate, draft, execute, and close critical commercial projects supporting Girl Scout Cookies and its complex supply chain, 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 practical, business-oriented legal counsel to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and commercial risks as needed
• Review and monitor regulatory developments related to food/regulatory law and E-commerce compliance, including consumer protections regulations and omni/website channel experiences
• Provide subject matter guidance to all levels of the business on operational and strategic decisions, and work with leadership on transformational transactional objectives
• Work with the Girl Scout Cookie and Retail/E-commerce teams to enhance collaboration among business, compliance, and innovation teams
• Manage and oversee outside counsel for related matters
• Ensure standard legal documents are updated as needed to reflect best practices
• Direct commercial disputes and litigation, including ensuring efficient outside-counsel resolution
• Support transactional objectives and partner with business leaders on transformational initiatives

Requirements

• J.D. and active bar license (New York or other U.S. state of employment)
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience
• 5+ years of experience in commercial contracting, procurement, supply-chain, or related industries, including at least 2 years of CPG experience (including co-manufacturing agreements and labeling reviews)
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and related documents customary in supply chain and procurement transactions, from start to finish, with limited supervision
• Strong legal communication skills, including analyzing and clearly communicating legal strategies and requirements to non-lawyer colleagues
• Strong understanding of legal risks in food-related operations and contracting and retail law experience
• Ability to integrate and balance priorities for the benefit of multiple internal clients
• Ability to understand key drivers of the supply chain function
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects/teams to impact long-term legal strategies
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and exercise independent judgment on highly complex projects, contracts, and transactions in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• FDA regulatory experience, specifically in food labeling, ingredient statements, allergen disclosures, claims review, and compliance obligations applicable to packaged food
• Preference for food experience when drafting and negotiating vendor/supplier agreements

Required Technical Skills

• Office 365 (or similar suite)
• PowerPoint (or similar presentation software)
• Microsoft Excel (or similar software)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $165,000 - $200,000
  • Applicable to NYC Metro-based employees on a hybrid schedule; actual pay varies based on experience and other factors.

Paid Time Off

• 20 days of paid time off
• 2 floating holidays
• 9 workplace holidays per year
• Paid holiday year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year’s

Other Benefits

• Medical and behavioral health coverage
• Plan options with individual and family coverage, including wellness, hospitalization, and fertility assistance
• Partial subsidy of premium costs
• Dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), including Health, Dependent Care, and Limited FSA for those with HSAs
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401(K) with company match
• Short- and long-term disability for salary continuation
• Health and wellness classes and activities throughout the year

Location & Work Schedule

• Position Type: Full-time, remote position

Travel Requirements

• 0–10%

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Equal employment opportunity employer.