Assistant General Counsel providing legal support for contracts and regulatory compliance at OrthoVirginia. Leading legal team and collaborating with organizational leaders to ensure compliance and support initiatives.
About the role
- Assistant General Counsel handling commercial agreements, risk management, and compliance for trusted brands. Join Helen of Troy's Legal team to make an impact on innovative products.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, edit, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g. MSAs, supplier agreements, distribution agreements, NDAs and marketing agreements)
- Advise on contract risk allocation (indemnities, limitations of liability, IP ownership, confidentiality, data privacy/security, termination)
- Provide practical, business-oriented advice on legal issues impacting operations (e.g., advertising/marketing law, consumer protection, product labeling, safety standards, environmental claims)
- Assist with corporate governance, entity and strategic transactional matters
- Be proactive in identifying risks or potential risks
- Partner with Regulatory on monitoring and implementing changes in applicable laws and industry standards
- Review product packaging, labeling, and marketing claims for legal compliance and risk mitigation; ensure claim substantiation and appropriate disclaimers
- Counsel on digital marketing, social media, endorsements/influencer content, promotions/sweepstakes, comparative advertising, and “green”/sustainability claims
- Demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness in building relationships with business units and shared services
- Remain up to date on relevant current and evolving legal trends impacting our business and company
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school
- 4+ Years with in-house or law firm experience
- Active law license in the state of Texas
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Corporate or transactional experience (preferred)
- Spanish language (read/write/speak) (preferred)
Benefits
- Salary + Bonus
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
- Educational Assistance
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