Director of Legal @ Insomnia Cookies
About The Position
Insomnia Cookies is seeking a Director, Legal Counsel to join its expanding in-house legal team and support the company’s rapid growth across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this senior leader will serve as a trusted advisor to business partners across Operations, People, Growth, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Digital. The Director, Legal Counsel will blend hands-on transactional work with cross-functional strategic counseling, shaping the next phase of Insomnia’s expansion while building scalable legal frameworks for a high-growth, culture-driven company. Key responsibilities include leading contract management, providing practical guidance on risk and compliance, partnering with the People Team on employment law matters, and supporting brand protection initiatives. The role also involves collaborating with outside counsel, conducting legal research, and proactively identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- 6–10 years of relevant legal experience
- Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
- Ability to translate legal concepts into actionable business advice
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior in-house experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Leading contract management
- Providing practical guidance on risk and compliance
- Partnering with the People Team on employment law matters
- Supporting brand protection initiatives
- Collaborating with outside counsel
- Conducting legal research
- Proactively identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
