Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General CounselLifeVantage, the Activation company, is the pioneer in nutrigenomics—the study of how nutrition and naturally occurring compounds can unlock genes and the health coded within. Our mission is to offer people around the world a better path to wellness and a healthy, vibrant life, focusing on providing products and opportunities that empower individuals to achieve optimal health and well-being through a community-driven business model, deeply rooted in the science of activation. We are a vibrant growing public organization that has been awarded best places to work numerous times and offers its employees incredible benefits.This is a rare chance to step into a senior, high-visibility role on a lean legal team and make an immediate, company-wide impact. As Assistant General Counsel, you will serve as a primary legal advisor across the business, own significant matters end to end and help shape how our department supports a global direct-selling enterprise. If you want breadth, autonomy, international exposure, and a real trajectory, this is that role.Assistant General Counsel – The Assistant General Counsel position is a critical position within the organization that provides sophisticated general corporate and commercial legal support to cross-functional partners across a global, multi-market business. The Assistant General Counsel manages complex legal matters spanning corporate, commercial contracts, employment, dietary supplement and cosmetic regulations, international, and privacy. The position requires an experienced attorney who can exercise independent judgement, advise senior leadership on legal risk and strategy, and operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned:Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, delivering clear, practical, business-oriented counsel across a broad range of mattersDraft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, third-party agreements, and vendor and supplier relationshipsAdvise on direct selling and network-marketing matters, including independent distributor agreements, policies and procedures, the compensation plan, income and product claims, and compliance with FTC guidance, consumer protection, and applicable MLM regulatory frameworksManage and oversee international legal and corporate matters across our markets, including employment, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, corporate governance, and dietary supplement and cosmetic regulatory complianceAdvise on and manage privacy, cybersecurity, and AI legal matters across multiple jurisdictionsAdvise on and manage employment and labor matters across multiple jurisdictionsManage disputes, pre-litigation matters, and litigation, and direct outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectivelyDevelop, review, and update internal policies and proceduresSupport government affairs and respond to regulatory inquiriesSupport corporate governance and assist the Corporate Secretary function as neededMentor and provide guidance to team members, and help build the department's processes as we growEducation and/or experience:Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to a State Bar in good standing, with the ability to practice as in-house counsel in UtahMinimum of 5+ years of relevant legal experienceMix of prior law firm and in-house experience is preferredQualifications/Skills:Substantive experience in corporate, commercial contracts, employment, international, regulatory, and litigationDemonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex matters across practice areas and deliver clear, actionable advice to senior leadersAbility to professionally respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers and business communitySuperior legal writing, analysis, and presentation skillsStrong communication skillsAbility to organize large amounts of information with attention to detailA can-do, solutions-oriented mindset that views the legal department as a business partner, problem solver and risk mitigatorComfort operating with autonomy in a lean, fast moving, global environmentReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.