In House Counsel

Robert Half is partnering with a growing consumer products organization to identify a Commercial Contracts Attorney to support a lean and collaborative legal team during a period of significant growth and increased workload following a recent acquisition.

The successful candidate will work closely with legal leadership and assist with a variety of commercial contracting, marketing review, and day-to-day legal matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain or expand in-house experience within a dynamic business environment.

Location: Tarrytown, New York

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Hybrid) or Fixed-Term Contract (Remote)

• Hybrid candidates (3 days onsite per week) will be considered for a 3–6-month contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Remote candidates will be considered for a 3–6 month fixed-term contract assignment.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 35–40 Hours per Week

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and revise a variety of commercial agreements
• Support day-to-day contract management and legal review processes
• Assist with marketing and advertising review and approval workflows
• Partner with business stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance
• Identify, assess, and escalate legal risks when appropriate
• Support legal initiatives related to business growth and acquisition activity
• Manage a high volume of contracts and legal requests in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal leadership on special projects and ongoing matters

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Approximately 3+ years of legal experience
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
• Law firm and/or in-house legal experience
• Strong contract negotiation and issue-spotting skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Active bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction preferred, but no specific state admission is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house legal experience
• Experience supporting consumer products, healthcare, OTC products, medical devices, dietary supplements, cosmetics, or similar regulated industries
• Familiarity with marketing and advertising review processes
• Understanding of FTC advertising regulations and compliance considerations
• Ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and business teams

Compensation

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