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Custom Ink, the leader in custom apparel for groups and communities, is all about bringing people together. That's what inspires our innovative online platform, world-class customer support, and award-winning work environment. With 1,600+ team members (“Inkers”), we are passionate about the success and well-being of our team and have earned frequent recognition as a top workplace from such organizations as Fortune Magazine and The Washington Post. Our customers are counting on us to come through for them, and that’s important to all Inkers - no matter what role they’re in.

How you’ll make a difference:

We are seeking an experienced commercial contracts attorney with a business-driven focus to join our legal team in the role of Associate General Counsel, Commercial Contracts. Legal is a key function supporting the company’s business objectives, partnering with cross-functional teams to empower teammates to achieve shared company goals while managing risk and protecting our business. This role provides a super opportunity to have a positive impact inside and outside the organization, especially given the company’s growth trajectory.

What you’ll do:

As Associate General Counsel, Commercial Contracts, your work will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, editing and negotiating the company's wide array of commercial contracts (vendor and customer), and providing general commercial transaction support across the organization
• Assessing contracts to determine risk levels and advising on the same and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborating with respect to, and working on, the enhancement, updating and creation of certain “playbooks” setting forth company guidelines and procedures to scale the legal function as the company grows
• Continually looking to improve the contracting process to ensure efficiency, accuracy, compliance and a positive experience with the contracting process for all
• Providing general support to the legal function by handling other legal matters, as applicable
• Spearheading and supporting the legal function initiatives aimed at streamlining and improving upon legal processes and policies

How you’ll be measured:

• Accuracy, efficiency and high quality in your work supporting the legal needs of Custom Ink, in particular with the contract process and deliverables
• Impactful contributions to streamline and improve upon the contract process and other legal processes
• Positive senior leadership team feedback and degree to which you are an effective business partner
• Professionalism, friendliness and flexibility in your interactions with others and in your work; team player no matter the task, big or small
• Superior level of integrity, sound business and legal judgment and dedication to excellence

What we’re looking for:

• JD from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in at least one state
• 6+ years of broad-based commercial contracting experience with exposure to other legal matters; having a combination of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
• Ability to manage a high volume and wide array of commercial contracts from complex to routine, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to changing priorities and complete projects in a timely and accurate manner
• Familiarity with a wide range of legal matters, especially those pertaining to commercial contracts, including information security, data privacy, and intellectual property matters
• Superb written and oral communication skills, with clear and concise drafting skills and the ability to communicate legal concepts or nuances in a non-legal way
• Exemplary level of professionalism, attention to detail and high quality work product
• Sound judgment; ability to make and articulate well-reasoned recommendations
• Solid business acumen with an unrivaled commitment and deep-seated drive to provide responsive service to our teams and get things done; approaches responsibilities with a business friendly and pragmatic mindset while maintaining a commensurate balance of risk
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong collaborator
• Process oriented with the ability and desire to find and implement efficiencies and improvements
• Interest in, and enthusiasm for, working on non-contract legal projects and initiatives on an ad hoc basis
• Team player
• Dedication to excellence

Our Perks:

We strive to live by the Golden Rule and create an environment that supports Team Members both professionally and personally. You can look forward to:

• Working for a nationally & locally recognized top employer with competitive pay, benefits, and perks
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Volunteer opportunities through our “Three Hearts Volunteer Team”
• Wellness Program Offerings

Please submit a letter of interest with your application.

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