Assistant General Counsel

As Assistant General Counsel, you will serve as the primary legal partner to our product, technology, and brand teams. In this role, you’ll provide day-to-day legal counsel on product launches, marketing campaigns, commercial partnerships, intellectual property matters, and technology agreements. You'll also work closely with others on the Legal team on privacy-related matters, helping the business move quickly while staying mindful of risk. Sound like the job for you? Read on! What you’ll do: Serve as primary legal advisor to Warby Parker's product, technology, and brand teams, partnering from concept through launch on new product features and consumer-facing initiatives Review and advise on marketing and advertising campaigns, influencer partnerships, and social media campaigns, including compliance with FTC guidelines, state consumer protection laws, CAN-SPAM, TCPA, and endorsement/testimonial requirements Provide intellectual property counseling, including trademark, brand protection, content licensing, and copyright matters Draft and maintain consumer-facing legal terms, including website and app terms of use and promotional terms Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, SaaS and technology agreements, licensing deals, partnerships, and collaboration agreements Advise on privacy and data practices related to marketing technology, ad tech, and consumer data, working closely with others in the Legal team on matters involving healthcare data. Support new business initiatives and strategic partnerships that drive growth Monitor legal developments in advertising, consumer protection, privacy, and e-commerce that affect the business Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and internal guidance documents to help business teams move quickly and compliantly Who you are: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice law in New York Backed by 7+ years of relevant experience in product counseling, marketing/advertising law, privacy law, and commercial transactions, preferably including in-house experience at a consumer-facing company, or a combination of training and experience that demonstrates equivalent expertise Strong working knowledge of FTC advertising and marketing guidelines, state consumer protection frameworks, and commercial contract structures Experience advising product and marketing teams in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to provide practical, business-forward guidance Highly organized with the ability to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across legal and business teams Extra Credit: Familiarity with HIPAA and other laws governing the privacy of health information Direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, or retail industry experience Familiarity with artificial intelligence and emerging technology legal issues In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees. For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data. For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek. Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees: Health, vision, and dental insurance Life and AD&D Insurance Paid sick leave 1 Paid Holidays 1 Vacation days per year 1 Retirement savings plan (401(k)) Parental leave (non-birthing parents included) Short-term disability Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bereavement Support Optical Education Reimbursement Free eyewear And more (just ask!) Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Free eyewear Paid sick leave 2 And more (just ask!) Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”). It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website. 1 WA only: Full-Time employees’ paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked). 2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).