Legal Counsel

• Leading global luxury skincare brand looking to hire a Legal Counsel
• Hybrid role (3 days/ week) Midtown Manhattan

About Our Client

A leading global luxury skincare CPG/ retail brand, role based at their Midtown, New York headquarters.

Job Description

Varied responsibilities in this role as Legal Counsel include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice and support on regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks across the business.
• Support intellectual property matters, including trademarks and copyright issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address legal concerns and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Manage external legal counsel as needed for specialized legal matters.
• Stay current on changes in laws and regulations affecting the CPG industry.
• Assist in dispute resolution and litigation management when necessary.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Legal Counsel should have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice law in the US (ideally NY State Bar).
• Experience with legal matters in the CPG, retail, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

What’s on Offer

The Legal Counsel will benefit from:

• Competitive salary ranging from $175,000 to $200,000 (depending on relevant experience).
• Annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) contributions.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement (3 days/ week in office) - the company is committed to employee wellbeing and offers lots of lovely office perks including breakfasts, lunches, massages and more!
• Opportunity to work in a varied environment in New York's luxury CPG and retail industry for a well-known, leading global brand.

Interested? Apply today.

Contact

Anna Jacobs

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