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PlanetArt · 1 day ago

General Counsel

Calabasas, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $285K/yr

15+ years exp

PlanetArt is a leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide, seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal function. The role involves managing legal risks, providing business-focused guidance, and supporting the company's growth strategies.

E-CommerceProduct DesignSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day of our legal function, including managing both outside counsel and our in-house legal team

Work closely with our Co-CEOs on a variety of strategic and special projects

Hold primary responsibility for compliance, including privacy (domestic and international), employment, FTC Consent Order, OSHA, consumer product, and advertising and promotion

Negotiate, draft, review and interpret a wide range of commercial agreements and amendments, including license agreements, service agreements, marketing agreements and leases

Run the legal side of our M&A and corporate transactions activity, including conducting and managing due diligence and drafting and negotiating contracts used in the M&A process

Oversee litigation and dispute resolution on a global scale

Oversee our intellectual property practice, covering primarily patents and trademarks (domestic and international)

Serve as the company's corporate secretary

Act as an 'Agent of Change' in our growth-oriented culture

Qualification

J.D.Intellectual property licensingMergersAcquisitionsCommercial transactionsComplianceAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsStrategic thinkingAttention to detailSelf-starter

Required

J.D. with excellent academic credentials

15+ years of experience providing legal services to technology, eCommerce or consumer products company(ies), including at least 5 years of practicing in-house

Deep experience in intellectual property licensing, mergers and acquisitions and commercial transactions

Natural curiosity and an inclination to ask 'why?' when presented with a new fact or issue

Commitment to growth as both a person and a professional

Outstanding analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation and drafting skills

Sound legal, financial and business judgment

Strategic thinking and multi-tasking skills with an ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional attention to detail

Self-starter with a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and a make-it-happen mindset