US Legal Counsel Job at Taylor Root, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Taylor Root
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Legal Counsel – North America (Consumer Goods / Retail)

Location : Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid 3in/2out per week)

A rapidly growing global consumer goods company is seeking a Commercial Counsel to lead legal support for its Americas business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a design-driven organization with a strong international presence and a track record of significant growth in the U.S. market.

As the company’s first permanent legal hire in the region, you will play a critical role in shaping the legal function, partnering with senior leadership across Sales, Finance, and Marketing to enable strategic growth while managing legal risk. Reporting to the UK-based legal team, this role offers high visibility, autonomy, and the chance to influence key business decisions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the legal function in the Americas, ensuring compliance and delivering strategic, risk-based legal advice across a wide range of matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including:
  • Customer and vendor contracts
  • Brand partnerships and marketing agreements
  • Supply and manufacturing agreements
  • Confidentiality and sales agreements
  • Terms and conditions for goods and services
  • Provide practical legal guidance on commercial, regulatory, and compliance issues, including consumer protection, e-commerce, and data privacy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and mitigate risk.
  • Manage external counsel relationships and oversee legal spend in the region.
  • Contribute to the development of legal templates, processes, and best practices.

Candidate Profile

  • 6+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally beginning in private practice and progressing to an in-house legal role.
  • Strong background in commercial contracts and transactional work.
  • Experience supporting consumer brands or companies in retail, media, or entertainment is a plus.
  • Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian legal frameworks; international experience is a bonus.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Proactive, commercially minded, and solutions-oriented.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across teams.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the legal function in a thriving, design-led business with a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to work-life balance. You’ll be part of a growing global legal team and have a meaningful voice in the company’s strategic direction in the Americas.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Private practice,

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