Vice President of General Counsel

Vice President and General Counsel

Legal

ABOUT US

For over 110 years, FTD has helped people give with meaning for life's most important occasions through fresh florals, plants, and gifts. With cutting-edge software, our mission is to deliver the best gifting experience online by processing millions of orders a year. We focus on solving tomorrow's challenges in partnership with our nationwide network of trusted, expert florists. We're made up of a diverse group of big thinkers and decision makers who influence how we operate and the results we deliver. By consistently testing, implementing, and celebrating new ideas, we're committed to growing your career from within. Together, we can continue to provide a meaningful experience for our customers, partners, and our most important asset: our employees.

OVERVIEW

The Vice President and General Counsel of FTD and From You Flowers will be involved in a broad range of legal issues, including licensing transactions, business development, intellectual property, corporate matters, data privacy, compliance and litigation, and other areas.

As the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with business management on the executive level, a demonstrated history of business savvy and judgment is required. We are seeking a strong leader who is comfortable working across multiple departments providing legal advice and solutions to help our thriving business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead organization’s entire legal strategy, specifically focusing on contract negotiations, licensing transactions, IP, data privacy and provide overall general counsel for the organization.
• Review, modify, draft and/or negotiate all types of contracts, licenses, and other documents for commercial, technology, and marketing transactions, as well as advertising and promotional materials.
• Work closely with management and business to provide advice and counsel on a day-to-day basis on various legal issues.
• Advise business on data privacy obligations and other regulatory requirements, such as requirements pertaining to promotions and sweepstakes.
• Work cross-functionally with all departments to ensure the company is meeting applicable regulatory requirements, taking the lead/ownership where necessary to identify and resolve compliance issues.
• Advise teams on collection, retention, and use of customer and employee data.
• Manage IP portfolio with outside counsel support.
• Work closely with Human Resources on employment issues.
• Lead the strategy, preparation, monitoring, and management of outside counsel with respect to litigated matters and claims.
• Work closely with company’s insurance brokers on all insurance matters arising from claims and business transactions and managing the insurance procurement process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• JD from an accredited US law school, admitted to NY, IL or CT State Bar; must be capable of registering as in-house counsel in New York if not admitted there.
• Executive level attorney with 10-15+ years of experience providing general counsel, specifically in-house. Modern marketing and advertising law experience preferred.
• Experience in a wide range of legal matters including commercial, technology and licensing contracts and transactions, trademark and copyright matters, with demonstrated experience leading negotiations related to such matters.
• Exercise the highest ethics and integrity when making judgments and decisions.
• Possess confidence and diplomacy under pressure, along with persuasive and influential capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience handling issues pertaining to intellectual property and data privacy that are common to e-commerce companies.
• The ability to excel in an entrepreneurial environment, taking ownership of all legal issues for each respective department.
• Analytical thinker with problem solving skills, and proven ability to provide strategic and business oriented practical advice and solutions.
• Diplomatic approach and personal tenacity in seeking out solutions and opportunities as needed.
• Excellent technical writing skills with enhanced ability to adjust content and tone appropriately.
• Keen attention to detail, organization, efficiency, and preparedness.
• Occasional travel is required as business needs dictate.

DIRECT REPORTS (If Applicable)

· Compliance Director