Job Summary
We are looking for a highly curious, business-minded legal professional who enjoys solving complex business problems, learning new areas of law, and working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
This role goes beyond traditional contract review. You will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to research unfamiliar legal topics, identify legal and commercial risks, and develop practical, business-oriented solutions that help the company move forward.
The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, takes ownership, learns quickly, communicates clearly, and is comfortable working across a broad range of legal and business matters. This position is designed as a growth opportunity with the potential to develop into an in-house corporate counsel supporting strategic legal, compliance, and business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Governance & Entity Management
· Manage entity formation and ongoing maintenance, including state filings, amendments, registered agent changes, and assumed name filings.
· Maintain corporate records, minute books, ownership records, and governance documentation.
· Prepare board and shareholder materials, including resolutions, written consents, meeting minutes, and approval packages.
· Track corporate compliance obligations and key deadlines.
Commercial Contracts & Business Advisory
· Review, draft, and negotiate customer, supplier, manufacturing, distribution, licensing, investment, and other commercial agreements.
· Identify legal, financial, operational, and commercial risks.
· Recommend practical solutions that balance legal compliance with business objectives.
· Prepare contract redlines and support contract negotiations.
· Coordinate contract approvals, execution, storage, and ongoing obligation tracking.
· Support business teams in implementing agreements and resolving commercial issues.
Legal Research & Regulatory Support
· Research legal and regulatory issues across a broad range of business topics, including:
o Corporate governance
o Commercial contracts
o FDA and FTC regulations
o Food, beverage, and consumer product compliance
o Import/export and customs
o Distribution and e-commerce
o Advertising and marketing compliance
o Intellectual property
o Cross-border business operations
· Quickly learn unfamiliar legal topics and summarize key legal requirements, business risks, and practical recommendations.
· Coordinate with outside counsel when specialized expertise is needed and critically evaluate their advice before presenting recommendations to management.
Cross-functional Business Support
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Leadership to:
· Understand business objectives before providing legal advice.
· Prioritize legal risks based on business impact.
· Recommend practical, commercially reasonable solutions.
· Support implementation of new business initiatives while managing legal and regulatory risks.
· Drive projects from research through execution.
Corporate Legal Administration
· Maintain legal templates, document libraries, version control, and execution records.
· Support audits, financing transactions, due diligence, and other corporate projects.
· Coordinate legal documentation and communications with outside counsel.
Qualifications
Required
· Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree.
· Bar admission or eligibility to become licensed in the United States preferred.
· Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Comfortable handling confidential information.
Preferred
· 0–3 years of experience through a law firm, in-house legal department, internship, or judicial clerkship.
· Exposure to commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory research, or corporate transactions.
· Familiarity with commercial agreements and basic investment documents is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
We are looking for someone who:
· Is intellectually curious and enjoys learning unfamiliar areas of law.
· Demonstrates integrity, ownership, accountability, and a growth mindset by seeking feedback and continuously improving.
· Exercises sound judgment and balances legal risk with business objectives.
· Communicates clearly with both legal and business stakeholders.
· Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
· Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
What Success Looks Like
A successful candidate will:
· Quickly learn new legal and regulatory topics and translate them into practical business advice.
· Identify and prioritize the legal risks that matter most.
· Provide solution-oriented recommendations, not just identify legal issues.
· Build trusted partnerships across the business through responsiveness and sound judgment.
· Take ownership of projects from research through execution with minimal supervision.
· Deliver accurate, high-quality work with speed and attention to detail.
Career Growth Opportunity
This role offers hands-on exposure to corporate governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, strategic transactions, and cross-border business operations. As the company grows, high performers will have the opportunity to take on increasingly complex legal matters, advise senior leadership, manage outside counsel, and develop into a trusted in-house corporate counsel and strategic business partner.
Pay: From $4,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
