In-House Counsel

JOB TITLE : In-House Legal Counsel

REPORTS TO : President, COO

DEPT : Strategic Planning

CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

ABOUT EBIN NEW YORK

EBIN NEW YORK is a leading player in the beauty industry known for its commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction.

We at EBIN NEW YORK are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where each team member is valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an analytical In-House Legal Counsel to enhance our organizational efficiency in legal matters. The role involves drafting and reviewing IT, employment, real estate, and vendor contracts, managing intellectual property such as copyrights and trademarks, and maintaining essential business records, including meeting minutes and resolutions.

The In-House Legal Counsel will also negotiate and manage customer contracts, address insurance matters, and handle employee relations.

Additionally, this role ensures legal compliance in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), labeling, employee safety, and consumer protection, while overseeing corporate governance and evaluating the necessity of defending or pursuing legal actions.

To ensure success the ideal candidate will need to have sound knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to make prudent legal decisions.

Top candidates will be team players with outstanding advocacy and people skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advising executive, senior management and board on various matters such as legal rights, and new and existing laws.
• Managing organization's legal matters.
• Examining and creating draft agreements, such as employment and vendor agreements.
• Maintaining knowledge of organization’s operations and legal documents.
• Conducting legal research and reviewing the company's litigation strategy pertaining to legal actions.
• Promulgating and creating directives of corporate acts and decisions.
• Preserving all corporate records.
• Handling statutory filings, such as licensing forms.
• Liaising with outside counsel regarding their assignments.
• Creating new entities and managing organization's intellectual property.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• JD 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume to [email protected] detailing your qualifications and related skills please reference the following in the SUBJECT, NATL SALES OPS 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.