In-House Lawyer
JOB TITLE: In-House Legal Counsel
REPORTS TO: President, COO
DEPT: Strategic Planning/Legal
CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT, FT
ABOUT EBIN NEW YORK
EBIN NEW YORK is a leading beauty brand specializing in hair care, cosmetics, lashes, and nail products since 2014. Our mission is to empower beauty enthusiasts with innovative, high-quality products that celebrate diversity and individual expression.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Corporate General Counsel is responsible for optimizing EBIN NEW YORK's organizational efficiency regarding legal matters. This role involves examining and drafting various contracts, including IT, employment, and vendor agreements, while managing copyrights, trademarks, and corporate records. The General Counsel will oversee legal compliance in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, employee safety, and consumer protection, as well as advising executive leadership on legal rights and obligations. A key focus will be on negotiating customer contracts and ensuring corporate governance while defending against and prosecuting lawsuits. The ideal candidate will possess a sound understanding of applicable laws and regulations, demonstrating strong advocacy and communication skills to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Advising executive, senior management and board on various matters such as legal rights, and new and existing laws.2. Managing organization's legal matters.
3. Review all legal documents and create summary reports for every assigned period.
4. Examining and creating draft agreements, such as employment and vendor agreements.
5. Maintaining knowledge of organization’s operations and legal documents.
6. Conduct and oversee legal research using online databases and other resources. Summarize and present findings to attorneys.
7. Promulgating and creating directives of corporate acts and decisions.
8. Preserving all corporate records.
9. Handling statutory filings, such as licensing forms.
10. Liaising with outside counsel regarding their assignments.
11. Creating new entities and managing organization's intellectual property.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
● Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
● 4+ years practice with an established law firm.
● Proficient legal experience in fund investments, venture capital financing and M&A.
● Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to businesses.
● Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.
● Language proficiency in English and Korean preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER
● Competitive salary and benefits package
● Lots of other perks – for ex: free lunch
● Opportunity to work with a passionate and innovative team.
● Career growth and development opportunities.
● A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume to resumes@ebinnewyork.com detailing your qualifications and related skills – please reference the following in the SUBJECT, ““IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL APPLICATION”.
EEO STATEMENT
EBIN NEW YORK is an equal employment opportunity employer that seeks to comply with all current federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All employment and employment opportunities at EBIN depend entirely
upon an individual’s qualifications, abilities, attitude and performance.