What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Counsel position at Vuori, Inc?
Company Description
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
Job Description
Vuori is looking for a proactive, business-minded Commercial Counsel to join our team. This role will serve as a key advisor to our business partners across a broad range of commercial activities to support our growing company. In this capacity, you’ll be instrumental in helping shape legal strategies, develop infrastructure, and provide well-rounded legal support.
What you'll get to do:
- Comprehensive Legal Support: Provide legal counsel on a broad range of commercial matters, including commercial contracts, content production, events & activations, and promotions.
- Varied Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including marketing, vendor, wholesale, and consulting and service agreements, to align with Vuori’s interests and comply with applicable laws.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Wholesale, Operations, People & Culture, and other teams, ensuring legal alignment and supporting broader business goals.
- Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate legal risks, staying up-to-date on relevant laws and ensuring the company’s practices are compliant.
- Infrastructure and Strategy: Help build and refine Vuori’s legal infrastructure and operations.
Qualifications
Who you are:
- J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred).
- 7 years of legal experience
- Familiarity with:
- FTC and state consumer protection laws
- U.S. privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, CAN-SPAM)
- Trademark and copyright issues in commercial content
- Talent agreements and publicity rights
- Clear and concise contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional judgment, with the ability to weigh legal risk against creative and business goals.
- Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and highly organized -- thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working in-house at a consumer brand or with lifestyle/retail clients is a plus.
Additional Information
Our investment in you:
At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $173,000 per year - $222,000 per year. This role is bonus eligible.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary : $173,000 - $222,000