Head of Legal / General Counsel

O Positiv is a Los Angeles-based health & wellness brand built on the idea that small acts of self-care produce positive outcomes. We’ve created the first-ever PMS supplement, FLO Vitamins, designed to make periods and the symptoms that come with them more tolerable. Along with FLO we have products spanning many women’s health topics such as menopause, sexual health, pregnancy, and many more to come. Our team is small-yet-mighty, with big ambitions and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a growth-stage startup gaining serious traction (check us out in Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, and Business Insider), with a strong brand presence and some amazing advisors. We’re growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same.

Your Role

You will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate matters. The Head of Legal / General Counsel will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be the primary point of contact for all legal matters, engaging with and managing external counsel as needed. The ideal candidate will be a strong generalist with expertise in laws/regulations related to employment, business operations, and CPG.

Responsibilities and Duties

Manage the Company’s general corporate legal activities including corporate governance, regulatory, and employment and HR matters

Partner with all areas of the business including Finance, Operations, Marketing and Product Development to advise on legal risk and business strategies

Draft, review, negotiate, and track a wide range of complex business agreements including commercial contracts and financing deals to ensure both business and legal objectives are met

Act as primary point of contact for all legal matters, manage relationships with outside counsel and manage legal budget

Advise on matters related to claims substantiation and product safety, including strategies to minimize and mitigate enterprise risk

Define and advise on advertising and marketing guidelines both for internal stakeholders and third-party partners

Conduct periodic compliance reviews against external and internal policies including consumer privacy regulations, HR policies, and advertising regulations; advise on mitigations as needed

Develop and/or contribute to legal response strategy as needed

Qualifications and Skills

Experience:

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

6+ years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on marketing, advertising, food and consumer protection law

Solid knowledge of state, federal, & global privacy laws, including CCPA and GDPR

Ability to prepare clear, concise, and complete legal documents, reports, correspondence and other communications on complex legal issues

Track record of excellence in corporate law including drafting commercial contracts and designing compliance processes

Experience hiring, leading, and developing high functioning legal professionals to build a world class legal department

In-house experience at a consumer-packaged goods company or law firm experience representing consumer products companies required

Interpersonal:

Team-player, hard-working, organized, & entrepreneurial in nature

Excellent analytical skills and a strong attention to detail

Outstanding written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills

Empathetic leader who can contribute positively to O Positiv’s culture

Works well managing multiple responsibilities and can prioritize to effectively handle tight deadlines.

Hours and Compensation

The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $185,000-$215,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and local market rates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay based on prior experience

Position will be based out of Santa Monica, Los Angeles - in person (Mon-Thurs in office/Friday remote)

Benefits & Perks

Flexible PTO, Sick Days, and Wellness Days

Monthly Social Hours

Monthly Fitness Reimbursement

Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage

An environment of collaboration, high performance, & respect amongst all employees and managers

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