Director, Legal Counsel @ Insomnia Cookies (New York)

Director, Legal Counsel

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid). This full‑time, on‑site role is based in our NYC office, with occasional travel to the Philadelphia headquarters. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, you will serve as a trusted business partner to leaders across Operations, People, Growth, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Digital.

Benefits

• A $200,000 base salary plus an annual bonus compensation package.
• Eligibility for the Long‑Term Incentive Program.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance plans.
• 401(k) with contribution match.
• Three weeks paid vacation plus two paid Insomnia personal wellness days.
• Relaxed, fun, come‑as‑you‑are office culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee contract management for the company, including drafting, negotiating, interpreting, and maintaining a wide range of commercial agreements (leases, supply, manufacturing, vendor, marketing, technology, and service contracts).
• Provide clear, practical, and business‑oriented guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, compliance obligations, and dispute resolution.
• Partner with the People Team on employment‑law compliance, policies, and employee relations; act as a trusted advisor to other business functions on a wide range of commercial and strategic matters.
• Partner with outside counsel on litigation, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory issues.
• Assist in overseeing the company’s trademark portfolio and related brand‑protection initiatives.
• Conduct and supervise legal research and analysis to advise on laws, regulations, and policies affecting company operations, products, and growth.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across business initiatives.
• Support the CLO in building scalable templates, processes, and playbooks that enable business speed while maintaining compliance and managing risk.
• Review marketing, digital, and employment materials for legal and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with management of disputes, pre‑litigation matters, and agency investigations as needed.
• Manage or support special projects as business priorities evolve.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Pennsylvania preferred or ability to become licensed in PA).
• 6‑10 years of relevant legal experience, with prior in‑house experience preferred (consumer, retail, or growth‑stage company experience a plus).
• Substantial experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts; familiarity with commercial leases is a plus but not required.
• Strong judgment, pragmatic risk tolerance, and the ability to translate legal concepts into actionable business advice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• High integrity, adaptability, and comfort operating in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Creative, resourceful, and self‑motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.