Corporate Counsel

Launched in 2015, S ol de J aneiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. S ol de J aneiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME1 00’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace . These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Ensure that the Company conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and rules
• Support corporate governance matters, including board and committee meeting preparation, corporate resolutions, subsidiary management, and maintenance of legal entity records and filings across all jurisdictions
• Manage and oversee legal entity matters, including entity formations, dissolutions, registrations, organizational documents, and ongoing corporate maintenance
• Lead the adoption, implementation, maintenance and optimization of legal technology tools, including AI-powered legal solutions and contract management platforms, to drive efficiency and scalability within the legal function
• Participate in the design and development of corporate policies, procedures, best practices and programs required for a growing organization
• Provide counsel and guidance on legal matters, and on legal implications of all matters
• Keep abreast of ongoing governance and regulatory changes and report directly to the Head of Legal
• Provide legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding complex issues and risks relating to the on-going and expanding business by working closely with internal teams
• Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial agreements, such as master services agreements, logistics and supply chain agreements, retail distribution agreements, and vendor agreements
• Support international growth and expansion efforts by advising on cross-border corporate structuring, local regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks to enable seamless operations across new and existing jurisdictions
• Deliver creative, timely, proactive and business-friendly advice and training in a fast-paced, competitive and evolving environment
• Work closely with all business units to address ongoing legal needs

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree plus a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Member in good standing of a state bar, preferably New York
• Successful legal experience in top law firms or top CPG companies
• 5-7+ years of directly related work experience
• Proven ability to implement policies and projects across an international organization
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
• Commercial mindset, with an agile and relationship focused approach
• Ability to creatively analyze and address novel issues and think outside the box
• Comfortable working a hybrid schedule (Remote + at least 3 days per week in our NY Office)

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Salary Range

$175,000 - $200,000 USD

• Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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