Senior Counsel - Prestige

Department: Legal

Location: Carson, CA

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Dermalogica continues to lead the professional skincare industry with distribution in over 90 countries. Our entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on environment, and fast-paced culture encourage employees to be their best, bringing innovative solutions to reach the skincare professional and consumer. We are highly energetic, passionate, and results-oriented. You will find that Dermalogica is a very special place, with tremendous opportunities ahead for us, all building upon a record of achievement.

In 2015 Dermalogica was acquired by Unilever, one of the world-s largest and most successful consumer goods companies. We are an enviable member of the Unilever Prestige division that consists of ten companies worldwide: Dermalogica, Hourglass, Murad, Kate Somerville in Los Angeles; Tatcha, Paula-s Choice, Living Proof, Ren, Garancia, and most recently K18.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished individual to join our Los Angeles-based team as Senior Counsel, Prestige . In this generalist role, you will provide a broad array of end-to-end legal services to Prestige businesses with worldwide operations. Reporting directly to the Global General Counsel, you will provide strategic guidance and pragmatic advice to business leaders in these operating companies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offer expert, digestible legal counsel to internal stakeholders in areas such as regulatory compliance, distribution, competition, and employment.

• Oversee and execute complex transactional work, including drafting and reviewing a wide range of contracts such as SaaS agreements, distribution agreements, licenses, leases, and independent contractor agreements.

• Provide specialized expertise in evaluating and advising on product claims and packaging, aligning with relevant laws and trends at the plaintiffs- bar.

• Manage high-value litigation matters, including the selection and oversight of outside counsel when necessary.

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and provide pragmatic strategic advice on risk profiles to drive informed decision-making.

What You'll Need

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state.

• Minimum of 10 years of extensive and diverse legal experience across various subject matter areas in the U.S. with a deep understanding of marketing, regulatory compliance, general transactional matters, employment law, competition law, and privacy.

• Demonstrated expertise in legal issues common to the consumer packaged goods industry.

• Demonstrated experience in managing legal affairs for companies with an international footprint.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, exhibiting a positive, pleasant, and respectful demeanor, coupled with the ability to navigate complex business relationships.

• Demonstrated success in collaborating effectively across multiple areas and brands, with a track record of fostering strong partnerships.

• Superior analytical skills, particularly in situations involving imperfect or limited information.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an unwavering attention to detail and the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholders, ensuring effective prioritization and timely execution.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Inspires confidence throughout the organization through expertise, professionalism, and strong leadership capabilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and other relevant legal software.

• Knowledge of the skincare or cosmetic industry is highly advantageous.

Note: The above job duties represent a typical outline of responsibilities and are not intended to be exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary range of $155K to $175K, the exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, and budget.

• Eligibility for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and Prestige results.

• Outstanding benefits package including health benefits, monthly product allowances, annual fitness reimbursement, life/accident/disability insurance, wellness programs, paid family leave, domestic partner benefits, education/training programs, and 401(k) matching, not to mention a host of other great perks.

Why Join Us?

• A Legacy of Success: Dermalogica is the preferred choice of Skin Therapists worldwide, renowned for our exceptional skincare line and industry-leading postgraduate education. We have a record of achievement and are committed to building upon our brand's legacy.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit and Innovation: At Dermalogica, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and encourage our employees to bring their best ideas to the table. You'll have the opportunity to make a difference and contribute to our success by implementing innovative solutions that reach skincare professionals and consumers.

• Backed by Unilever: In 2015, Dermalogica became part of the Unilever family, one of the world's largest and most successful consumer goods companies. While operating as an independent business, we now have access to cutting-edge capabilities and resources, empowering us to win in our markets.

Ready to make an impact with the preeminent global skincare leader? Apply now and complete your online application. Please know that all applications are reviewed for consideration. A member of the Human Resources team will contact you if your experience and skills are a match for the position.

Dermalogica is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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