What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel for Top Wellness Brand - Hybrid position at Tower Legal Solutions?
Our client is a leading global wellness, personal care, and beauty company with operations in over 100 countries and annual revenue exceeding $700 million.
The company is headquartered in White Plains, NY, with additional offices in Stamford, CT.
The role will be in the office 3 day per week, ideally with flexibility for a 4th.
Position Summary:
The Associate General Counsel will report to the General Counsel and support the Legal Department and Executive Leadership Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic business decisions while managing a broad range of legal matters across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal support across all aspects of the business.
- Manage legal budget globally, including oversight of vendors and outside counsel.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (70% of workload).
- Handle litigation management, corporate governance, and M&A due diligence (30% of workload).
- Support corporate ethics, compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, and crisis management.
- Advise on regulatory compliance and business strategy.
- Assist with entry into new business areas, including NPD and R&D.
Areas of Routine Practice:
- Corporate organization and governance
- Intellectual property (trademarks, patents, trade dress, trade secrets, domain names)
- Product registration and MoCRA compliance
- Customs clearance, audits, and investigations (domestic and international)
- Claims and litigation (including legacy product liability and asbestos/talc docket)
- False advertising, IP infringement, anti-counterfeiting
- Contract disputes and Prop 65 compliance
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice law.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
- Strong background in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and litigation.
- Experience in international legal matters and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with Legisway or similar contract management systems is a plus.
Compensation:
Base salary range: $180,000 – $200,000, commensurate with experience.
Salary : $180,000 - $200,000