Assistant General Counsel, Merchandise (on-site)
Core
Provides legal advice, training, and business solutions for merchandise matters, including regulatory compliance, vendor contracts, and marketing.
Role type
Assistant General Counsel (Merchandise)
Builds
Legal strategies and compliance frameworks for product and merchandising operations
Domain
Retail / Consumer Goods / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Intellectual property law, trademark clearance, regulatory compliance (FDA, CPSC, Customs), contract negotiation, government relations, product recall management
Preferred skills
Advertising law, familiarity with CPSIA and testing standards
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), web-based portals
Responsibilities
Review and approve private labels and trademark portfolios; conduct trademark clearance searches; review license agreements; advise on website legal aspects; approve marketing materials; resolve IP infringement claims; interact with buyers/import specialists on compliance; develop testing protocols; respond to government agency inquiries; oversee injury/defect reporting; coordinate product recalls
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC