Growth-Stage Corporate Counsel - CPG & AI Tools

David Protein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Company equity opportunity

401(k) with 4% match

Gym expenses

Job summary

David Protein in New York City is building its legal foundation as a fast-growing, early-stage CPG company. We are hiring a Corporate Counsel to be the second in-house lawyer, reporting to the General Counsel and partnering with Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, Retail, R&D and Marketing to advise on contracts, compliance and scalable processes.

You will manage outside counsel, drive risk assessment, and help shape commercial strategy while wearing many hats in a dynamic, high‑ownership

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of experience, ideally mix of top-tier firm and in-house.
• Analytical and creative mindset.
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Detail oriented with organizational skills.
• Strength in commercial contract negotiation.
• FDA labeling, food compliance and marketing law familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with GC and support marketing-driven consumer business.
• Own legal operations, including AI-enabled tools, templates, and processes.
• Manage day-to-day legal needs across commercial, corporate, marketing, employment, IP, and regulatory matters.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and partners.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, regulatory, IP, corporate, privacy, and employment law.
• Support legal review for claims, packaging, website compliance and marketing.
• Manage patent, trademark, and IP portfolio with outside counsel.
• Support People Ops on offer letters, equity grants, compensation plans, and employee relations.
• Support M&A, equity/debt financings, due diligence, and integration.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Creative mindset

Strong communication

Detail oriented

High integrity

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

David Protein in New York City is building its legal foundation as a fast-growing, early-stage CPG company. We are hiring a Corporate Counsel to be the second in-house lawyer, reporting to the General Counsel and partnering with Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, Retail, R&D and Marketing to advise on contracts, compliance and scalable processes.

You will manage outside counsel, drive risk assessment, and help shape commercial strategy while wearing many hats in a dynamic, high‑ownership