Director, Assistant General Counsel

IPSY; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus program

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Work from home flexibility

Free IPSY Extra subscription

Job summary

IPSY is seeking a Director, Assistant General Counsel to lead a broad legal portfolio including intellectual property, privacy, consumer protection, marketing, and commercial contracts. You will shape our legal infrastructure, collaborate with executives, and ensure rapid yet compliant decision-making across marketing, technology, and product teams.

The role requires a J.D. with 10+ years’ experience, strong business partner mindset, and proven ability to manage outside counsel.

Qualifications

• JD degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• 10+ years of legal experience with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
• Deep knowledge of consumer protection law, advertising and marketing regulations, and subscription commerce.
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal spend.
• Proven ability to partner with business teams and provide practical, actionable advice.

Responsibilities

• Own the legal review of marketing and promotional content for compliance.
• Advise on subscription commerce law and FTC/state auto-renew regulations.
• Lead influencer program contracts and compliance playbooks.
• Manage IP matters including trademark protection and licensing.
• Guide privacy compliance across the consumer lifecycle and data flows.
• Provide governance for AI initiatives and regulatory changes.
• Support IPSY Mexico with local regulatory requirements and contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts.
• Oversee outside counsel relationships and legal budget.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Intellectual property

Privacy law

Consumer protection

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

JD degree and bar admission

Job description

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About the Role:

IPSY is looking for a legal leader to join our team as Director, Assistant General Counsel. In this role, you will be a key partner to our marketing, customer care, and technology teams, helping them move fast while keeping the business compliant and protected. You will take ownership of a broad and engaging portfolio spanning intellectual property, privacy, consumer protection, marketing and promotions, and commercial contracts. You will also assist in shaping our legal infrastructure, including building repeatable processes, playbooks, and frameworks that enable the business to operate efficiently and with appropriate risk tolerance. This is a high‑impact, highly visible role where you will work closely with our executive leadership team and contribute meaningfully to the strategic direction of the legal function. If you are a pragmatic, business‑mindful attorney who has built a career working on consumer‑facing brands—particularly in beauty, personal care or subscription‑commerce—navigating the intersection of marketing, technology, and regulation, then we want to hear from you! This role reports to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and is fully remote from any state in which IPSY is authorized to hire.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own the legal review of marketing and promotional content, ensuring allconsumer‑facing communications are compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Serve as IPSY’s subject matter expert on subscription commerce law, includingadvising on compliance with FTC rules, state auto‑renewal laws and emergingregulations. Partner with customer care and product teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary legal partner for our influencer program, including drafting andmaintaining contract templates and a playbook for the influencer team, advising oninfluencer partnerships and activations and providing day‑to‑day guidance oncompliance with applicable regulations.
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including trademark protection and enforcement, brand licensing, and content clearance, helping the business protect and grow its IP portfolio.
• Advise on FDA requirements as they apply to IPSY’s curated product assortment, partnering cross‑functionally with the merchandising and product teams.
• Lead privacy compliance efforts, partnering with the tech and product teams to ensure data practices align with applicable privacy laws and regulations across the consumer lifecycle. This includes advising on data practices specific to IPSY’s subscription and e‑commerce data flows, including consent frameworks, data minimization, and compliance with CCPA/CPRA and other state privacy laws.
• Advise on legal considerations related to IPSY’s technology and AI initiatives, building governance frameworks as the regulatory landscape evolves.
• Provide legal support for the IPSY Mexico business, advising on local regulatory requirements, commercial arrangements, and consumer‑facing matters as the business continues to grow in the market.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, providing practical legal support that enables the business to move quickly and confidently.
• Manage outside counsel relationships, including selecting and overseeing external legal partners, managing budgets, and ensuring efficient use of outside resources.

What We Are Looking For:

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing
• 10+ years of legal experience with a mix of law firm and in‑house counsel roles preferred
• Deep knowledge of consumer protection law, advertising and marketing regulations, and subscription commerce, with hands‑on experience advising teams on compliant go‑to‑market strategies.
• Solid background in intellectual property, privacy, and commercial contracts, with the ability to manage all three areas simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven ability to serve as a true business partner: someone who understands the commercial context, gives practical and direct advice for non‑lawyer audiences and helps teams find solutions rather than just identifying risks.
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal spend, with a track record of building efficient, cost‑effective relationships with external partners.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable advising in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment and in the face of ambiguity—IPSY moves fast and the legal function should enable speed, not slow it down.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary & bonus program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Work from home flexibility
• Free IPSY Extra subscription

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Pay is based on several non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. IPSY offers a bonus and competitive benefits. Final compensation is determined by experience and skills.

Salary Range:

$200,000 - $250,000 USD

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