Legal Counsel

Are you a skilled legal professional eager to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic company? We’re looking for an In-House Legal Counsel to join our team and help shape our legal landscape! In this pivotal role, you'll handle a range of responsibilities, from drafting and negotiating contracts to providing legal guidance across departments. You’ll have the opportunity to protect and grow our business while ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and supporting strategic initiatives. If you're ready to be part of a collaborative environment where your insights and expertise truly matter, we want to hear from you!

The Legal Counsel will report to both the CFO and to the General Counsel and will be the first point of contact for all legal matters. Responsible for legal intake and triage and for providing legal support across a wide variety of subjects such as contracts, legal and regulatory compliance, risk management, employment law matters, IP registration, and corporate governance. The In-House Legal Counsel will have access to confidential information and must maintain a high level of discretion and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements, including contracts, NDAs, releases, and vendor agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to provide accurate and timely advice to internal stakeholders.
• Assist in ensuring the company's compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Identify and assess legal risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Provide legal guidance on HR matters, including employment contracts, policies, and procedures. 
• Support the General Counsel in matters related to corporate governance, such as board meetings and shareholder communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal insights and recommendations. 
• Manage external counsel on matters requiring their assistance and work with our parent company legal team as appropriate.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant laws and regulations, and provide updates to internal stakeholders as needed. 
• Ensure internal records and files are kept up to date and organized. 
• Undertake additional assigned duties as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and maintain good standing.
• 3 years of legal experience in a corporate or in-house setting.
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal agreements.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Bilingual candidates who can speak, write and understand Spanish are encouraged to apply.
• Spanish speaking bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Requires the ability to satisfactorily complete a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UCC governed transactions.
• Familiarity with ecommerce, auction law, HR and employment law.
• Understanding of privacy and data protection regulations both domestically and internationally.
• Business experience or experience outside of a law firm.

Working Settings:

• Full-time Salaried Exempt, not eligible for overtime.
• Office hours are 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, Central Time zone, additional hours may be required depending on priorities.
• Based in the Purple Wave headquarters in Manhattan, KS.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Expected to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.

Compensation:

• The salary varies based on experience and qualifications, but typically ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 per year.
• Monthly Bonus Program - determined by the Company’s monthly revenue result and are paid on a “percent to plan” payout formula. (90% = $300, 100% = $600, 110% = $900, 120% = $1,200).
• Monthly phone stipend in accordance with the Company’s cell phone policy, currently $120/month.
• Health, Dental, and Vision starting the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 4% starting the first day of employment.
• Company-paid Life Insurance benefit of $25,000 with options to add more through employee contribution starting the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) annual amount of 120 hours which is prorated based on the number of days between the 60th day of employment and the end of the calendar year.  May vary to comply with state requirements.
• Eligible to participate in the Company Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) after 90 days of employment, with enrollment opportunities each May and November.

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Salary : $100,000 - $120,000