Director of Legal

Gorilla Commerce • Norwalk, CT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Director, Legal to serve as the senior in-house legal resource at Gorilla Commerce. In this role, you will own our legal function across intellectual property, commercial contracts, marketing compliance, and corporate matters — working directly with the CEO, Co-Founder/Chairwoman, and functional leaders across the business. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for an experienced attorney who is ready to operate as a true business partner and build a world-class in-house legal capability.

About Gorilla Commerce
What We Do: We’re a leading e-commerce company focused on creating high-quality, affordable products that make everyday life easier.
Scale & Footprint: Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, Gorilla Commerce is a Top 10 Amazon U.S. seller with rapid growth and expanding into an omnichannel presence.
Industry Differentiator: Known for our flagship brand, Gorilla Grip, we combine creativity with data-driven insights to deliver obsession-worthy products.
Culture Highlights: Fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-focused environment where innovation and growth thrive.
Impressive Growth: We’re a rapidly growing e-commerce company with ambitious plans to expand our reach and evolve into a true omnichannel business.

Requirements

• J.D. degree required
• 7–10+ years of legal experience, with the majority in an in-house role at a consumer products, e-commerce, or retail company
• Demonstrated experience managing trademark and patent portfolios and working with IP counsel
• Strong commercial contracts background — drafting, redlining, and negotiating independently
• Experience working directly with senior leadership and operating as a trusted business partner
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to translate legal complexity into clear business guidance
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience working with many cross-functional teams including marketing, product development, and IT

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FTC marketing claims standards, Amazon seller compliance, and multi-channel retail requirements is a strong plus
• Experience with legal operations systems (Legisway, ContractPodAi, or similar) preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the company's global trademark portfolio across 10+ brands. Work with external IP counsel on searches, filings, maintenance, enforcement, prosecution, and protection and growth strategies in the US and internationally.
• Oversee patent portfolio management in partnership with external IP counsel including searches, filings, enforcement and prosecution.
• Lead counterfeit and knockoff enforcement strategy as retail channels expand.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle — drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and archiving in Legisway.
• Own retailer agreements, co-op contracts, vendor MSAs, and supplier agreements across domestic and international channels.
• Build and enforce contract standards and templates to reduce reliance on outside counsel for routine matters.
• Serve as primary relationship manager for all outside counsel and retained firms.
• Scope work, manage fees, and build an internal capability roadmap to reduce outside counsel dependence over time.
• Handle general corporate legal matters: entity management, compliance filings, and board-level support as needed.
• Own company insurance portfolio — renewals, claims coordination, and stakeholder alignment with Finance.
• Build and manage the in-house legal function — including process and systems.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO, Chairwoman, and functional leaders on legal risk, deal structures, and company-level decisions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including a free medical option.
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO, holidays, and “Birthday Your Way” – take a day off during your birthday month.
• Paid time off for new parents.
• Mental health resources, free gym in our Norwalk office, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Professional development encouraged and opportunities provided annually.
• Commuter assistance, pet-friendly office, and wellness programs.
• Free snacks, coffee, and team events to keep our community strong.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree