Description:
Job Title: In-House General Counsel
Location: New York, NY
Type: Full-time
Reports To: CEO / Founder
About Sapphire:
Sapphire is a fast-growing media and fashion company focused on inspiring community through curated motivational content and stylish apparel. With over 20,000 subscriptions and 60+ advertising clients per quarter, we are scaling rapidly and seeking a seasoned legal professional to join our leadership team.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced In-House General Counsel to manage and oversee all legal matters related to our content, advertising partnerships, consumer subscriptions, vendor relationships, intellectual property, corporate governance, and employment. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented lawyer who can mitigate risk, draft and negotiate contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and advise senior leadership on strategic legal issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal guidance and support across all departments, including media, marketing, sales, and operations
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with advertising clients, vendors, contractors, and partners
Manage intellectual property issues, including copyright, trademark, and licensing matters
Oversee subscription terms, consumer protection compliance, privacy policies, and data security regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Handle employment law matters, including hiring agreements, workplace policies, and compliance
Manage dispute resolution, including vendor disputes and potential litigation
Support corporate governance, fundraising activities, and investor relations, including SAFE notes and equity transactions
Develop and implement risk management policies and legal best practices
Coordinate with external counsel as needed and manage legal budgets
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar
Minimum 5 years of legal experience, ideally with in-house or law firm background in media, advertising, or consumer-facing businesses
Strong knowledge of intellectual property law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
Experience working with subscription-based business models and advertising clients is a plus
Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced leadership team
High ethical standards and a proactive, risk-aware mindset
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunity to shape the legal framework of a growing, mission-driven company
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Flexible work arrangements
Submit resume: info at sapphiremagazine.net