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Insomnia Cookies · 1 month ago

Director, Legal Counsel

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

Insomnia Cookies is a fast-growing company expanding its in-house legal team. The Director, Legal Counsel will serve as a trusted business partner, providing strategic legal guidance and overseeing contract management to support the company's growth and compliance efforts.

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Responsibilities

Lead and oversee contract management for the company, including drafting, negotiating, interpreting, and maintaining a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g., 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, while serving as a trusted advisor to other business functions (including Operations, Growth, Marketing, Finance, and Digital) 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 the company’s 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

Qualification

J.D. degreeLegal experienceContract managementIn-house experienceCommercial contractsJudgmentInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAdaptabilitySelf-motivation

Required

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