Associate Corporate Counsel

Imagine working for a company with a mission you can truly believe in, a playful and energetic culture, a talented team of coworkers, and a bright future! Melissa & Doug, the toy company committed to igniting imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover their passions and purpose, is looking for an Associate Corporate Counsel. In this role, you’ll be an essential part of creating thoughtfully designed toys that encourage children to see the extraordinary in the ordinary, the possible in the impossible.

ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to be located in our Wilton, CT headquarters on a hybrid schedule. As the Associate Corporate Counsel, you will be a key member of a small but mighty team reporting directly to the General Counsel.  As a trusted business partner, you will have the opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of global projects in a fast-paced, high growth company.  

Responsibilities:

• Review, revise and negotiate various agreements such as vendor, third party, commercial, distribution, employment, consultant agreements, among others
• Negotiate contracts for the procurement of IT resources and technology software 
• Research and advise colleagues on various areas of the law, globally, including data protection, privacy regimes, GDPR, and other regulations impacting the business, and the ability to translate that understanding into SaaS and commercial contract negotiation
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams during contract review, providing guidance to internal business partners on standard and non-standard terms, policies, and questions.Review and update global corporate policies and procedures, as well as provide legal education to associates.
• Maintain the contract management system, including updating workflows, coordinating approvals, and generating contract reports
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• JD Degree or equivalent
• 7-9 years of attorney work experience, preferably with law firm and  in-house experience, with sound knowledge in commercial contracts, SaaS agreements and data privacy.
• Experience negotiating contracts for the procurement of IT resources and technology software required.
• Admitted to the CT bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized/eligible to be licensed as Authorized House Counsel in the state of CT
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience preferred with some in-house experience
• Significant exposure to complex commercial, corporate, or transactional matters
• Strong project management abilities; capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight time constraints and within budget parameters
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation and negotiation skills
• Comfort with tactical execution
• Passion for learning  and solving problems, while having fun and going outside your skill set
• Superior attention to detail, time management, and follow through
• We expect all associates to model teamwork and collaboration, organizational awareness, be results focused and to have a growth mindset

OUR STORY

It all started in 1988 with a boy, a girl, and a dream to make meaningful toys that would inspire hands-on, imaginative play. From classic wooden toys to realistic pretend play sets, Melissa & Doug makes well-crafted toys that are developed with care to be passed down from generation to generation or shared family to family. Whether it’s creating high-quality toys that are made to last, planting trees to restore the resources we use, or ensuring our products encourage open-ended play for all kinds of kids, we’re on a journey to make the world a better, more sustainable place.. While the company approaches $1 billion at retail annually, the quality of every toy, the experience of every child, and the trust of every parent remains at the center of everything we do. To learn more about our mission and commitment to sustainability, go to MelissaAndDoug.com

Melissa & Doug proudly goes beyond being an equal opportunity employer, we work hard to sustain and enhance the natural and organic inclusivity that is fostered every day, by every associate. We don’t do this because anyone tells us this is important, we do it because we genuinely want every person who comes to work here to be treated with respect and dignity and to be comfortable being their most authentic, genuine selves.

We hire for character, kindness, humanity, and experience . . . therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; religion; age; sex; national origin; color; ancestry; physical, mental, or learning disability; sexual orientation; transgender status; gender identity and expression; veteran or military status; along with any and all other legally protected characteristics. In that light, we will provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law as it relates to disability and religious beliefs/practices.