Assistant General Counsel

Join our Legal team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Assistant General Counsel

Department: Legal

Work Location: El Paso, TX, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: Helen of Troy associates enjoy the advantages and flexibility of a hybrid working model, which allows for a minimum of 3 in-office days (Tuesday to Thursday) and 2 remote days (Monday and Friday). Any changes to this working model will be communicated accordingly.

What you will be doing:

• Draft, review, edit, and negotiate legal documents of all types.

• Demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness in contract review.

• Evaluate various contracts, business arrangements, and initiatives and provide opinions to minimize to business units and company leadership.

• Demonstrate ability to identify and mitigate risks as they arise.

• Eliminate/reduce risk.

• Be proactive in identifying risks or potential risks.

• Assist and provide legal advice to business units and company leadership.

• Research and interpret laws, regulations, court decisions, and other legal authorities, as needed, to provide legal advice.

• Demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness in building relationships with business units and shared services.

• Remain up to date on relevant current and evolving legal trends impacting our business and company.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

• 3+ Years with in-house or law firm experience.

• Active law license in the state of Texas.

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Corporate or transactional experience.

• Spanish language (read/write/speak)  

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment.  We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process.  If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000. 

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