General Counsel

Stanley Executive Search, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation, including equity participation

Direct partnership with senior leadership

Exposure to a growing consumer electronics business

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced General Counsel to join a fast-growing consumer electronics company. In this executive role, you will provide strategic legal guidance across product commercialization, regulatory compliance, and governance. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal expertise in consumer electronics and have a proven track record in senior leadership. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including equity participation, and a chance to have a meaningful long-term impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; active U.S. bar membership.
• 10+ years of legal experience, including senior in-house leadership roles.
• Strong background in consumer electronics, consumer products, or hardware-focused companies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive team and board on all U.S. legal matters.
• Lead legal strategy related to consumer electronics products.
• Own and manage the company's intellectual property portfolio.

Job description

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Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr – $350,000.00/yr

General Counsel (U.S.)

Location: United States

Employment Type: Full‑time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced General Counsel to join a fast‑growing consumer electronics company as a key member of the executive leadership team. This role will serve as the company’s senior legal authority in the United States, providing strategic legal guidance across product commercialization, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and business expansion.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background supporting consumer‑facing hardware products, with the ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels in a dynamic, high‑growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Corporate Legal Leadership

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive team and board on all U.S. legal matters
• Establish and oversee the company’s U.S. legal, governance, and compliance framework
• Provide commercially practical legal advice to support business strategy and long‑term growth

Product, Regulatory & Compliance

• Lead legal strategy related to consumer electronics products, including:
• Product liability and consumer safety
• Recall preparedness and incident response
• Advertising, labeling, and consumer protection compliance
• Oversee interactions with relevant U.S. regulatory bodies (e.g., CPSC, FTC, FCC, and applicable state agencies)
• Advise on regulatory considerations across consumer, wellness, and adjacent regulated product categories

Intellectual Property & Technology

• Own and manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets
• Partner with product and engineering teams on IP strategy, licensing, and technology risk management
• Ensure compliance with open‑source and third‑party technology obligations

Commercial & Transactional Matters

• Lead or oversee negotiation of:
• Commercial and strategic partnership agreements
• Manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution contracts
• Financing, investment, and potential M&A transactions
• Support investor relations and major corporate initiatives from a legal perspective
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory and reputational risks
• Manage relationships with external counsel, regulators, investors, and key partners
• Support cross‑border legal and compliance matters involving the U.S. and Asia

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; active U.S. bar membership
• 10+ years of legal experience, including senior in‑house leadership roles
• Strong background in consumer electronics, consumer products, or hardware‑focused companies
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Product liability and consumer safety
• U.S. regulatory compliance
• Commercial contracts and intellectual property matters
• Experience operating in high‑growth, fast‑paced environments

Preferred

• Prior experience as General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or Head of Legal
• Experience supporting products sold at scale in the U.S. consumer market
• Familiarity with global manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Ability to balance legal rigor with commercial and operational priorities

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join as a core executive leader with meaningful long‑term impact
• Direct partnership with senior leadership and board members
• Exposure to a growing consumer electronics business with global ambitions
• Competitive compensation, including equity participation

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal and Management

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing; Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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