Merchandise Counsel: IP, Compliance & Brand Protection (Equity)

Family Dollar Management; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Access to PerkSpot

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Merchandise to lead legal support for product and merchandise matters. You will provide regulatory compliance guidance, review marketing materials, and collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel on intellectual property issues.

The role requires extensive IP expertise, strong drafting and communication skills, and hands-on experience with CPSIA, CPSC, FDA, and related agencies.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia State Bar membership required.
• 10+ years in intellectual property, including copyright, patent and trademark.
• Experience with merchandise compliance and CPSIA/CPSC guidelines.
• Familiarity with advertising law is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve private labels and register/maintain trademark portfolio.
• Review license agreements for products and assist with websites.
• Advise management on legal issues affecting merchandise and coordinate product recalls.
• Interact with buyers, import specialists and regulators on compliance and testing issues.

Skills

Virginia Bar member

IP law experience (10+ years)

Merchandise compliance

Advertising law familiarity

Job description

Dollar Tree is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Merchandise to lead legal support for product and merchandise matters. You will provide regulatory compliance guidance, review marketing materials, and collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel on intellectual property issues.

The role requires extensive IP expertise, strong drafting and communication skills, and hands-on experience with CPSIA, CPSC, FDA, and related agencies.