Associate Counsel
About The Position
Technogym is seeking a business-oriented legal professional to lead and manage legal affairs for its U.S. subsidiary operations. The role is based at the U.S. headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey, and requires working in the office five days a week. The position serves as a legal strategist and business partner, handling matters including commercial agreements, data privacy, digital operations, product liability, after-sales support, and real estate. The Associate Counsel will work closely with global Headquarters to implement and adapt centralized legal frameworks, procedures, templates, and technologies for the U.S. market. The successful candidate will advise the U.S. team on legal issues and options across the business, draft and negotiate contracts, support compliance, manage property-related matters and litigation, and help protect Technogym’s intellectual property and brand. The role also provides practical legal support to logistics, digital sales, employment, supply chain, and after-sales operations, and manages relationships and spending with external counsel. Technogym describes itself as a global wellness and fitness company established in 1983, with more than 2,800 employees, 16 branches, and operations in over 150 countries. It reports inspiring 70 million daily users.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active bar admission in New York or New Jersey; admission in other states is a plus.
- 5–7+ years of combined law firm and in-house counsel experience.
- Strong legal experience in sales and operational matters.
- Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional, multi-state U.S. operations.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong organization and process skills to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing demands.
- Ability to meet the in-office requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the luxury, technology, or lifestyle sectors.
Responsibilities
- Advise and counsel the U.S. team and business, identifying legal issues and evaluating options and solutions across areas including intellectual property, data privacy and protection, warranty compliance, and consumer rights.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements.
- Deploy and localize Group legal templates and guidelines for U.S. strategy, contracts, and processes.
- Support organization-wide compliance initiatives and adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Direct leasing and property-related legal matters for corporate offices, commercial spaces, and facilities.
- Oversee product liability exposure and litigation strategy, collaborating with Headquarters, Quality, and After-Sales teams on customer disputes, warranties, and product support.
- Provide legal support for logistics, digital sales, employment matters, supply chain operations, and after-sales services.
- Safeguard trademark, patent, and brand assets, and handle regional enforcement and intellectual property compliance in coordination with Headquarters teams.
- Manage litigation, disputes, and requests end-to-end, engaging and directing outside counsel when needed and coordinating with Headquarters.
- Manage relationships with external law firms and specialized advisors, including legal spend budget and scope.
- Identify legal risks and proactively recommend solutions that support business objectives.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective on the first day of employment.
- 401(k) with company match, effective on the first day of employment.
- On-site gym for employee use.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
