Director of Legal (E-commerce)

Location: Norwalk, Connecticut, United States; hybrid schedule with three in-office days Monday through Wednesday

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing e-commerce company creating affordable consumer products and expanding from Amazon sales into an omnichannel retail presence.

What you will do

• Own the global trademark portfolio across more than 10 brands, including searches, filings, maintenance, enforcement, prosecution, and international protection strategies.
• Oversee patent portfolio management and lead counterfeit and knockoff enforcement as retail channels expand.
• Manage the full lifecycle of retailer agreements, co-op contracts, vendor MSAs, and supplier agreements.
• Build contract standards, templates, and legal operations processes in Legisway to improve internal efficiency.
• Manage relationships, scope, and fees for outside counsel while developing greater in-house legal capability.
• Advise the CEO, Chairwoman, and functional leaders on legal risk, deal structures, corporate matters, insurance, and company-level decisions.

Requirements

• J.D. degree required.
• 7–10+ years of legal experience, primarily in-house at a consumer products, e-commerce, or retail company.
• Demonstrated experience managing trademark and patent portfolios with external IP counsel.
• Strong commercial contracts experience, including independent drafting, redlining, and negotiation.
• Experience advising senior leadership and collaborating with marketing, product development, IT, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organization, proactive judgment, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with FTC marketing claims standards, Amazon seller compliance, and multichannel retail requirements.
• Experience with Legisway, ContractPodAi, or similar legal operations systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, collaborative, customer-focused environment with an emphasis on innovation and growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a free medical option.
• 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Mental health resources, Employee Assistance Programs, wellness programs, and a free gym at the Norwalk office.
• Professional development opportunities, commuter assistance, pet-friendly office, snacks, coffee, and team events.