Associate General Counsel
A rapidly growing consumer-focused company is seeking a Director of Legal to lead and manage its in-house legal function. This individual will oversee intellectual property, commercial contracting, marketing compliance, and general corporate matters while partnering closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. This is a highly visible opportunity for an experienced attorney looking to serve as a strategic business partner and help build and scale an in-house legal department.Responsibilities include:Managing the company’s domestic and international trademark portfolio in partnership with external intellectual property counsel, including searches, filings, maintenance, enforcement, prosecution, and strategic portfolio developmentOverseeing patent portfolio management, including filings, prosecution, enforcement, and coordination with outside IP counselLeading brand protection initiatives, including counterfeit and infringement enforcement strategies across expanding retail and distribution channelsManaging the full lifecycle of commercial agreements, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and maintaining contractsNegotiating and overseeing retailer agreements, vendor contracts, supplier agreements, co-op agreements, and other commercial arrangements across domestic and international marketsDeveloping and implementing contract standards, templates, and internal processes to streamline legal operations and reduce reliance on outside counsel for routine mattersServing as the primary point of contact for outside counsel and external legal service providers, including management of legal spend and strategic allocation of resourcesHandling general corporate legal matters, including entity management, corporate governance support, and compliance-related filingsManaging insurance-related matters, including renewals, claims coordination, and collaboration with finance and operational stakeholdersBuilding and enhancing internal legal processes, systems, and infrastructure to support company growthActing as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on legal risk, commercial transactions, operational matters, and broader business initiatives What You'll Bring • J.D. degree required• Open to jr. and sr. candidates 3–10+ years of legal experience• Demonstrated experience managing trademark and patent portfolios and working with IP counsel• Strong commercial contracts background — drafting, redlining, and negotiating independently• Experience working directly with senior leadership and operating as a trusted business partner• Familiarity with FTC marketing claims standards, seller compliance, and multi-channel retail requirements is a strong plus Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.