Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Contracts (Hybrid)

Helen-of-Tro; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; 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 Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Helen of Troy in Plano or El Paso, TX is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for a hybrid role designed to support rapid business growth. You will draft, review, edit and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, licensing, distribution, and supply contracts while balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited school, an active Texas license, and 3+ years of in‑house or law firm experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Texas law license required.
• 3+ years of in-house or law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts (including licensing, distribution, and supply agreements).
• Provide timely, practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders and business units.
• Identify and mitigate legal risk while aligning with commercial objectives.
• Manage outside counsel within approved budgets.
• Stay current on evolving laws and industry trends affecting the company.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Spanish language

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited school

Job description

Helen of Troy in Plano or El Paso, TX is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for a hybrid role designed to support rapid business growth. You will draft, review, edit and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, licensing, distribution, and supply contracts while balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited school, an active Texas license, and 3+ years of in‑house or law firm experience.