What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at Jiffy?
We’re Jiffy! We launched over a decade ago with a simple mission: use technology to combine an unparalleled level of customer service with the fastest delivery in the blank apparel, direct-to-film transfer, and custom apparel industry. We’re more than a T-Shirt company; we’re a support system for the creator economy, home hobbyist, the small business owner, and more. Today, we help millions of small businesses and customers build their vision from scratch!
The General Counsel, reporting directly to our President, will be the organization’s first in-house legal leader, responsible for building a nimble, risk-aware legal function that supports sustainable growth within our e-commerce ecosystem. This role combines hands-on legal execution with strategic business counsel. The right candidate is entrepreneurial, commercially savvy, and thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a legal strategy aligned with company growth objectives and capital efficiency.
- Advise the executive team on risk management, corporate governance, and compliance priorities.
- Oversee contracts with suppliers, manufacturers, logistics partners, and technology vendors.
- Draft and negotiate agreements across the supply chain, including fulfillment, marketing, and SaaS platforms.
- Advise on digital commerce issues such as consumer protection, privacy policies, returns/refunds, and platform terms of service.
- Oversee IP enforcement and coordinate with external IP counsel as needed.
- Provide legal oversight for corporate structure, equity, and governance.
- Support capital events in alignment with the company’s bootstrapped ethos.
- Safeguard and manage company intellectual property, including trademark, copyright, and trade secret portfolios.
Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school
- Member of the California Bar or ability to register as In-House Counsel
- 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably a mix of inhouse and law firm expertise
- Knowledge of consumer protection, privacy, IP, and supply chain law
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage legal risk while enabling business growth
- Previously operated in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Brand reputation management expertise
- A collaborative leader who can communicate complex legal concepts in plain language.
- You've built a lightweight, scalable legal infrastructure that balances compliance with business velocity
What We Offer
- Compensation & Growth: Competitive salary, equity opportunities, and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a portion of premiums paid by Jiffy.
- Retirement Planning: 401(k)
- Wellness Support: Annual wellness benefits to help you stay healthy and balanced.
- Tools for Success: Choice of MacBook or PC laptop, plus equipment for your home office setup.
- Perks & Extras: Annual credit of $200 to use on our website plus more team merch drops than you will know what to do with!
- Professional Development: Annual stipend to support your learning and career growth
EEO
Jiffy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Jiffy considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Jiffy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
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