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CJ OLIVE YOUNG USA · 5 days ago

Corporate Legal Counsel

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $230K/yr

7+ years exp

CJ Olive Young USA is a rapidly expanding health and beauty retailer with a global presence. The Corporate Legal Counsel will provide legal guidance on various matters, including contract negotiation, compliance, and litigation management to support the company's business initiatives.

Retail

Hiring Manager

Hojae Kim, MHRIR

Responsibilities

Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of agreements, including distribution contracts, manufacturing and packaging agreements, marketing, influencer, and sponsorship contracts service, logistics, warehousing, and procurement agreements, financing, real estate leases, and partnership contracts within the beauty and retail sectors

Oversee and manage litigation and dispute matters, collaborating with external counsel as needed. This includes claims related to intellectual property, real estate, employment, consumer complaints, and product liability issues

Advise on employment laws, including workplace safety, wage & hour laws, and employee benefits, ensuring compliance in all HR-related matters. Provide guidance on state and federal competition laws, consumer protection laws, and marketing practices, particularly in the beauty retail industry

Advise on U.S. FDA cosmetic regulations, including, Ingredient restrictions / safety requirements, Labeling and packaging compliance, claims substantiation, guide compliance with California-specific regulations such as CA Safe Cosmetics Program, Proposition 65, SB 54 (Plastic Pollution Prevention & Packaging and Producer Responsibility Act) and advise marketing teams on regulatory considerations for campaigns and promotional activities

Support corporate governance matters for the entity including preparing Board of Directors resolutions and consent forms and maintaining corporate records

Advise on compliance with CCPA/CPRA, data collection, use, and retention policies. and loyalty and membership programs and review privacy notices, digital tracking, marketing permissions, and cookies policies

Provide day-to-day legal guidance to the CEO, executive leadership, and other departments (HR, Marketing, Procurement, etc.) to proactively mitigate legal risks while aligning legal strategy with the company’s growth objectives

Support strategic projects and business deals, providing legal analysis, risk assessment, and practical, solution-oriented advice to protect company interests and facilitate business growth

Oversee the entire contract lifecycle management process and review contracts comply with company policies and legal requirements while mitigating commercial risks

Provide legal advice on a range of matters as they arise, including new business initiatives, product launches, and retail operations

Monitor and implement compliance policies, procedures, and training programs, conduct risk assessments, maintain documentation, and assist with audits and regulatory filings, and research industry regulations and support compliance reviews

As a key legal partner within the business, support and provide counsel on other legal matters as the business needs evolve

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)California State Bar membershipRetail legal experiencePrivacy law expertiseBilingual in English & KoreanAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinkingAttention to detail

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or foreign equivalent, with active membership in the California State Bar

Minimum of 7+ years of combined in-house and/or law firm experience, with a strong focus on retail, beauty, consumer products, and/or food and beverage law

Proven experience with retail-related legal issues including product safety, advertising and marketing compliance, privacy law (especially CCPA), intellectual property protection, real estate, employment, and procurement

Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise sound judgment

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, business-friendly advice

Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including executives, business leaders, HQ Legal, and external partners

Ability to think strategically, balancing legal risk with business objectives and providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice

Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and legal issues simultaneously, while meeting deadlines and maintaining high attention to detail