Junior Counsel

Our client, a well-known beauty brand in San Francisco is seeking a Junior Counsel to join their team on a contract basis! As Junior Counsel you will be responsible for supporting the Commercial Legal function on various contracts, marketing initiatives and legal issues. If you’re looking to gain experience in the corporate law area, this is the opportunity for you!

**This is a part-time, remote office opportunity Pay will be $40/HR**

You will:

• Be the legal point of contact (POC) for internal team inquiries and requests
• Review basic marketing copy like promotions and related disclaimers
• Update and manage legal library of standard disclaimers and T&Cs, social media templates and influencer agreements
• Review and draft commercial agreements with vendors and brands on company’s contract template
• Review exceptions or non-standard contract terms with Senior Counsel and obtain approvals
• Be the first pass review of advertising and communications materials according to applicable laws, company policies and brand requirements
• Advise marketing teams on social media issues such as disclosure requirements and endorsement guidelines, with support from Senior level Counsel
• Draft multiple type of agreements on company template forms
• Support AGC and Senior Counsel on legal and regulatory requirements of medicinal personal care products and cosmetic laws
• Participate in preparing and delivering legal training and presentations to internal teams and stakeholders
• Collaborate on special projects as needed
• Supporting with MSA and SAAS Contract Review

You have:

• 2+ years of commercial contract experience
• JD from a nationally accredited law school is a MUST
• Experience working with amendments, NDAs, redline contracts, etc
• Experience working in legal departments for retail or consumer goods companies
• Experience providing advice and counseling to clients
• Superb interpersonal, analytical, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance business impact and legal risk
• Ability to work with a diverse range of team members
• Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously with strong follow up

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We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.