We are seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel with a focus on employment law and commercial agreements to join our legal team. This role will report directly to the General Counsel and will be based in a hybrid work arrangement, commutable to Secaucus.

The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for:

• Providing advice regarding employment law matters.
• Negotiating and drafting commercial agreements.
• The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for negotiating and drafting various types of commercial agreements, including but not limited to:
  
  • Service agreements
  • Supply agreements
  • Purchase agreements.
  • Licensing agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Sales agreements
• Key skills required for effective negotiation and drafting include:
  • Strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to identify and mitigate risks
  • Attention to detail and precision in language
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple negotiations simultaneously
• Best practices for effective negotiation and drafting:
  • Clearly define the scope and objectives of the agreement
  • Ensure all parties have a mutual understanding of the terms
  • Be prepared to compromise and find mutually beneficial solutions
  • Maintain clear and open communication throughout the negotiation process
  • Review and revise the agreement thoroughly before finalizing
  • Seek input from relevant stakeholders and experts
    
• Managing employment-related litigation and disputes, including EEOC claims and overseeing outside counsel.
• Developing and delivering training on employment law topics and contract compliance.
• Reviewing and drafting internal policies and procedures, including employee handbooks and contract templates.
• Working cross-functionally with departments such as HR, Compliance, and Procurement on policy development, investigations, and contract execution.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 5-7 years of experience, with both law firm and in-house experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and commercial agreements.
• Experience managing employment-related litigation and disputes.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver training on legal topics.
• Experience reviewing and drafting internal policies and procedures.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Strong business judgment.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Clear and persuasive communicator.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to align legal guidance with long-term business goals and proactively manage legal risk.

Equal Opportunity Policy
The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.

We firmly believe that every Health Enthusiast has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of Health Enthusiasts. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, equal application of fair human resources policies, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to all health enthusiast matters. The Vitamin Shoppe is committed to the principle of fair and impartial treatment of our Health Enthusiasts.

Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative.  We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith.  To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.

The salary for this position is based on many factors such as role requirements, skill set, years of experience and other organizational needs. The estimated range is $140,000 - $180,000 per year.