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Legal Recruitment Consultant at Larson Maddox - Tech, Media, Telecomm & Consumer Goods

We are currently partnered with a fast-growing digital marketing e-commerce platform. This client just raised a successful Series B and is backed by a major private equity firm.

They are looking for their first legal hire to establish the foundations of the legal department and spearhead their commercial contracts. This person will be a true generalist and handle various matters and partner with cross-functional teams.

*This role is remote, but prefer a candidate based in New York

Responsibilities

• Head of contract strategy across the business-drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements (SaaS, influencer/brand deals, tech and vendor contracts, etc.)
• Serve as a partner to internal teams, balancing legal risk with business impact
• Provide pragmatic, actionable legal advice across departments-product, ops, HR, marketing, partnerships, and beyond
• Support corporate transactions including M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships
• Advise on new business initiatives, from launch to scale
• Knowledgeable on data privacy and consumer protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, FTC, etc.)
• Draft and implement clear, scalable policies to manage risk and keep us ahead of regulatory shifts
• Advise on trademark, copyright, licensing, and IP strategy to protect our brand and content
• Provide guidance on employment law matters including hiring, terminations, policies, and contractor classifications (especially NY/CA law)
• Proactively manage potential disputes and litigation, including working with external counsel

Requirements

• J.D. from a top accredited law school and active bar membership (NY preferred)
• 9+ years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house roles at high-growth companies (4-5 in-house)
• Strong command of commercial contracts, privacy law, IP, and corporate governance
• Experience in e-commerce, SaaS, tech, or creator economy environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with creating legal foundations and processes
• Familiarity with AI-related legal developments
• Deep expertise in employment law (especially California and New York)
• Comfort navigating areas of social media, influencer marketing, and digital advertising

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesRetail Apparel and Fashion

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