General Counsel

About This Role

As the first in-house legal leader, the General Counsel will build a nimble, risk-aware legal function to support Jiffy's e-commerce growth. This role involves hands-on legal execution, strategic business counsel, and guiding the executive team on risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a legal strategy aligned with company growth objectives and capital efficiency
• Advise the executive team on risk management, corporate governance, and compliance priorities
• Oversee contracts with suppliers, manufacturers, logistics partners, and technology vendors
• Draft and negotiate agreements across the supply chain, including fulfillment, marketing, and SaaS platforms
• Advise on digital commerce issues such as consumer protection, privacy policies, returns/refunds, and platform terms of service
• Oversee IP enforcement and coordinate with external IP counsel as needed
• Provide legal oversight for corporate structure, equity, and governance
• Support capital events in alignment with the company's bootstrapped ethos
• Safeguard and manage company intellectual property, including trademark, copyright, and trade secret portfolios

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school
• Member of the California Bar or ability to register as In-House Counsel
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably a mix of inhouse and law firm expertise
• Knowledge of consumer protection, privacy, IP, and supply chain law
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage legal risk while enabling business growth
• Previously operated in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably a mix of inhouse and law firm expertise

Nice to Have

• Brand reputation management expertise
• Collaborative leader who can communicate complex legal concepts in plain language
• Experience building a lightweight, scalable legal infrastructure that balances compliance with business velocity

Benefits