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Our client, an e-commerce brand based in Norwalk, CT, is seeking a Director of Legal. In this role, you will own our legal function across intellectual property, commercial contracts, marketing compliance, and corporate matters — working directly with the CEO, Co-Founder, and functional leaders across the business. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for an experienced attorney who is ready to operate as a true business partner and build a world-class in-house legal capability.
Job Responsibility:
Own the company's global trademark portfolio across 10+ brands.
Oversee patent portfolio management in partnership with external IP counsel
Lead counterfeit and knockoff enforcement strategy as retail channels expand
Manage the full contract lifecycle — drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and archiving in Legisway
Own retailer agreements, co-op contracts, vendor MSAs, and supplier agreements across domestic and international channels
Build and enforce contract standards and templates to reduce reliance on outside counsel for routine matters
Serve as primary relationship manager for all outside counsel and retained firms
Scope work, manage fees, and build an internal capability roadmap to reduce outside counsel dependence over time
Handle general corporate legal matters: entity management, compliance filings, and board-level support as needed
Own company insurance portfolio — renewals, claims coordination, and stakeholder alignment with Finance
Build and manage the in-house legal function — including process and systems
Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO, Chairwoman, and functional leaders on legal risk, deal structures, and company-level decisions
Requirements:
J.D. degree required
Open to jr. and sr. candidates 3–10+ years of legal experience, with the majority in an in-house role at a consumer products, e-commerce, or retail company
Demonstrated experience managing trademark and patent portfolios and working with IP counsel
Strong commercial contracts background — drafting, redlining, and negotiating independently
Experience working directly with senior leadership and operating as a trusted business partner
Familiarity with FTC marketing claims standards, Amazon seller compliance, and multi-channel retail requirements is a strong plus
Nice to have:
Familiarity with FTC marketing claims standards, Amazon seller compliance, and multi-channel retail requirements is a strong plus
What we offer:
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan