Assistant General Counsel

Helen of Troy; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Helen of Troy seeks an Assistant General Counsel to draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements while balancing legal risk with business objectives. The role reports to Legal and operates in a hybrid Plano or El Paso setting.

You will partner with business teams, provide timely advice, and oversee outside counsel within approved budgets. A JD from an ABA-accredited school and a Texas license are required.

Qualifications

• Juris doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3+ years with in-house or law firm experience.
• Active Texas law license.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit and negotiate legal documents incl. contracts, licenses, NDAs and other business agreements.
• Provide timely, practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives across departments.
• Advise business units and leadership and manage outside counsel within budget.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal advice

In-house experience

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Join our Legalteam at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere, every day.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position:

Assistant General Counsel

Department:

Legal

Work Location:

Plano or El Paso, TX, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule:

At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join us at Helen of Troy. We are seeking a business-oriented attorney with significant experience drafting, negotiating, interpreting, and managing a broad range of commercial agreements. The attorney must be able to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide timely, practical guidance to internal stakeholders.

• Draft, review, edit and negotiate legal documents of all types, including commercial contracts, licensing arrangements, distribution agreements, supply agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other business contracts and initiatives.
• Demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness in contract review.
• Evaluate various contracts, business arrangements, and initiatives and provide opinions to business units and company leadership to minimize.
• Partner closely with business units and company leadership to evaluate business contracts and initiatives and facilitate business objectives, while appropriately managing legal and enterprise risk.
• Be proactive in identifying and mitigating risks as they arise.
• Assist and provide legal advice to business units and company leadership.
• Interpret and evaluate laws, regulations, court decisions, and other legal authorities, as needed, to provide legal advice.
• Demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness in building relationships with business units and shared services.
• Remain up to date on relevant current and evolving legal trends impacting our business and company.
• Manage outside counsel within budgets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris doctorate from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
• 3+ years with in-house or law firm experience.
• Active law license in the state of Texas.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Corporate or transactional experience
• Spanish language (read/speak/write)

Benefits:

Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer. We are committed tofostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process.Torequest an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations acrossNorth America, South America, Europe, and Asia.Our portfolio includes trusted brandssuch as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rankamong the top brands in their consumer goods categories.

We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performedand are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Managementreservesthe right tomodify the duties and responsibilitiesof the position at any time.