Assistant General Counsel

Helen of Troy L P (Texas L P); El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Helen of Troy is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join the Legal team in a hybrid role based in Plano or El Paso, TX. The attorney will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, balancing legal risk with business objectives and advising internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, at least 3+ years in-house or at a law firm, and Texas bar licensure. Spanish language skills and corporate/transactional experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Provide timely, practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives to support business goals.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit and negotiate legal documents including contracts, licensing and distribution agreements.
• Evaluate contracts and initiatives to minimize risk and support business objectives.
• Partner with business units and leadership to manage enterprise risk and outside counsel within budgets.
• Stay up-to-date on evolving laws impacting the business.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Interpreting laws

Managing commercial agreements

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited law school)

Job description

Join our Legal team 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-house 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

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering 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. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank among 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 performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time.

Why Join Helen of Troy?

We are proudly powered by our exceptional people, who feel and act like passionate owners. Every day, their experience and skills build superb businesses and create best-in-class capabilities in every corner of our company. We cultivate careers and celebrate our shared success as we create long-term sustainable value together. With over 50 years of experience, we are just getting started. We elevate lives. We soar together. We are Helen of Troy.

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

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