Senior Corporate Counsel

About the Role:

BFA is seeking an exceptionally talented and collaborative senior attorney to join our mighty Legal team. The ideal candidate will have broad experience negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, advising on advertising and marketing matters, and managing litigation . This position will report to Assistant General Counsel, Commercial, Privacy and IP. 

In this multifaceted role, you’ll work closely with our brand operations, production teams and brand partner services team, leading contract negotiations and providing legal advice in advertising law, right of publicity and the FTC Guidelines. You will negotiate and manage talent agreements with social media creators and the occasional celebrity.  

The ideal candidate is an experienced attorney with both law firm and in-house experience, is a self-starter who is curious, and enjoys providing practical legal solutions in a fast-paced environment for a variety of matters. Prior experience handling trademark clearance and registering copyright material is also desired but not a requirement. 

This position may be based at our offices in San Mateo, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, Florida, or New York. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a myriad of agreements to support our subscription services, including IPSY and BoxyCharm;
• Maintain contract templates such as NDAs, Vendor and Consultant agreements, Brand Partnership agreements, Manufacturing and Supplier agreements, and Talent and Production agreements
• Counsel on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues relating to direct-to-consumer eCommerce, social media, and paid advertising
• Review advertising materials, such as digital media campaigns, contests and promotions
• Provide guidance and counsel to Talent team and social media Creators on FTC Endorsement Guides as well as trademark and copyright issues related to posts
• Work directly with, and communicate legal issues effectively, clearly, and concisely to senior leadership
• Engage with and closely supervise outside counsel. Ideally, you will have a “hands-on” approach to communicating and applying advice from outside experts, not merely reviewing and approving work product generated by others
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the company
• Provide counsel to further BFA’s business strategies and identify, assess and communicate risks

What We are Looking For:

• JD from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the California, New York, or Florida Bar
• A minimum of 7-9 years of experience negotiating contracts, managing litigation, and advising on advertising and marketing issues
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, and resolve complex problems with a thorough understanding of the business and legal environments
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to jump in and help as needed and work effectively cross-functionally
• Open to becoming competent in new areas of law
• Personable and doesn’t take themselves too seriously

Bonus if You Have:

• Experience with advising on employment matters
• Past litigation experience overseeing outside counsel and handling settlements

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary & equity grants
• Annual bonus program (paid out quarterly)
• Paid Time Off
• Work from home flexibility
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free Glam Bag Plus or BoxyCharm subscription
• Learning & development programs

ABOUT US:

Beauty for All is the home of the largest beauty subscription brands in the world: IPSY and BoxyCharm, as well as brand incubator, Madeby Collective, and personal care brand, Refreshments and have a beauty community that’s over 30M strong.

IPSY, a Beauty For AllI brand, was founded in 2011 and is the largest beauty subscription in the world. IPSY delivers customized Glam Bags leveraging IPSY Match, a proprietary technology that analyzes hundreds of attributes to delight each member with personalized beauty products perfect for their lifestyle. IPSY strives to make beauty more inclusive and welcoming to all.

BoxyCharm, a Beauty For All brand, was founded in 2013 and continues to be a leader in the beauty subscription industry experiencing immense growth year over year. BoxyCharm is the #1 searched beauty box brand on YouTube and was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation by Inc Mag. BoxyCharm champions self-expression and has a huge presence on social media with an avid community of beauty enthusiasts.

Madeby Collective, a Beauty for All brand, was founded in 2019 and is a beauty brand incubator that partners with luminaries to develop quality, first-of-a-kind products for diverse communities. It’s home to Item Beauty, a Gen Z-focused clean beauty brand co-founded by Addison Rae, TikTok’s #2 largest star, and Complex Culture, an award-winning beauty brand for time-pressed millennials. Combining social listening with hard data, Madeby Collective fulfills unmet consumer needs, drives authentic connections, and creates unexpected experiences that disrupt beauty norms.

Refreshments, a Beauty For All brand, was founded in 2020 and is a direct-to-consumer personal care brand with extra fun face and body essentials, perfect for jazzing up any bathroom routine. Refreshments set out to create the highest quality products at the best value. All products are formulated with clean, cruelty-free, gluten-free, 100% vegan ingredients, sustainable packaging and are available on Refreshments.com and through a membership at IPSY, the largest beauty subscription in the world. 

Beauty for All inspires everyone to express themselves, making beauty accessible for all. Through product innovation, machine learning technology, and a community-first mindset, we democratize beauty by delivering not only personalized experiences, but a feeling of authentic self-expression. Headquartered in San Mateo, with offices in New York, Miami, Santa Monica, and Argentina, BFA brings together a diverse group of entrepreneurial thinkers and creative problem solvers with a penchant for getting things done.

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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