About this role
Job Title: Legal & Compliance Manager (Senior Paralegal) Job Type: Full-time / Remote or Hybrid Work Hours: PST
Job Overview:We’re helping our client find a sharp, highly organized Legal & Compliance Manager (Senior Paralegal–level) to work directly with senior leadership. This role owns day-to-day legal operations across contracts, trademarks, brand protection, and compliance, while also serving as a key support partner to the HR team. This is an execution-focused role for someone who thrives in fast-growing consumer brands and knows how to keep legal work moving without over-lawyering.
Responsibilities:Legal & Contracts
Draft, review, and manage contracts including vendor agreements, influencer/affiliate agreements, NDAs, MSAs, licensing, and partnerships Maintain contract lifecycle management (tracking, renewals, obligations, risk flags) Coordinate with outside counsel as needed and manage legal workflows efficiently Trademarks & Brand Protection
Manage trademarks, filings, renewals, and enforcement in coordination with outside counsel Monitor and support brand protection efforts (infringement, counterfeit activity, unauthorized use) Support IP strategy as the brand expands into new categories and markets Compliance & Risk
Support corporate compliance initiatives (policies, governance, record-keeping) Assist with regulatory considerations relevant to beauty / CPG (marketing claims support, documentation, disclosures) Identify potential legal or operational risks and escalate appropriately HR & Employment Support (Bonus Scope)
Support HR with compliance-related matters (employment agreements, contractor classifications, onboarding documentation) Assist with policy updates, handbooks, and compliance tracking across jurisdictions Coordinate with external employment counsel when neededRequirements
Must-Have: 5+ years of experience in a legal operations, paralegal, or in-house legal support role Hands-on experience with contracts, trademarks, and IP coordination Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams independently Comfortable working directly with executives and acting as a trusted operator Pragmatic, business-minded approach to legal work (knows when to push vs. when to simplify) Nice-to-Have: Prior experience supporting HR or employment compliance Experience supporting consumer brands, beauty, CPG, or e-commerce strongly preferred Exposure to international trademarks or global brand protection Experience scaling with a fast-growth brand