Chief Legal Officer & Strategic Counsel

Shutterfly; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Shutterfly is seeking a Vice President and General Counsel to serve as the lead attorney for all brands, offering strategic legal guidance to senior leadership and the board. The role drives corporate strategy, ensures regulatory compliance, and protects the company’s contractual and IP interests across jurisdictions.

The GC will oversee governance, risk management, and enterprise-wide legal operations, including mergers, acquisitions, financing, and external partnerships, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Leadership experience guiding senior executives and legal teams.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills across complex deals.
• Strategic thinker with ability to align legal strategy with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead attorney for all Shutterfly brands and provide strategic counsel to the CEO, CFO, and Board.
• Oversee governance, compliance, risk management, and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead M&A, financing, restructurings, and strategic investments in collaboration with Finance and executives.
• Manage external counsel relationships and oversee the drafting and negotiation of critical agreements.
• Protect intellectual property, privacy, and data security, including regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Shutterfly is seeking a Vice President and General Counsel to serve as the lead attorney for all brands, offering strategic legal guidance to senior leadership and the board. The role drives corporate strategy, ensures regulatory compliance, and protects the company’s contractual and IP interests across jurisdictions.

The GC will oversee governance, risk management, and enterprise-wide legal operations, including mergers, acquisitions, financing, and external partnerships, with a focus on