Assistant General Counsel - Product Marketing

Screen Shot 2015-12-02 at 5.34.11 PMYETI Coolers is the undisputed leader in the premium cooler market, representing a rapidly-growing, authentic, lifestyle brand that delivers innovative, consistently outstanding premium products to enthusiasts who value quality, performance design and durability. The company is privately held but maintains public company financial and legal standards.

A little about YETI

YETI was founded in 2006 by two brothers with a love of the outdoors and a need for premium hard coolers that could survive their adventures. Now the company is on a rocket ship. You can find them on “Fastest Growing Company” lists, and their sales have nearly doubled every year since their founding in 2006. Their roots are deep in the outdoors (especially hunting and fishing), but their story and appeal are expanding into new markets daily. they are probably bigger (in sales, staff, resources) than you think they are, but still small enough for you to meaningfully help build and shape their growing brand. They believe in making great products without compromise and strive to match that standard in every function of the business. They are headquartered in Austin, Texas, which is one of America’s fastest growing cities for a reason: it’s a pretty great place to live.

A little about you

You like the idea of coming in early on something that is really cool. You want to wake up excited to build something every day. You possess outstanding legal skills, and are an expert juggler when it comes to managing your time and prioritizing specific legal projects on a regular basis, responding to clients, and coming up with innovative solutions. You are focused, energetic and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

A lot about the job

The assistant general counsel role requires someone with a strong consumer products and marketing background. You’ll need demonstrated ability to take on a large workload and handle it in a fast and accurate manner. Usually this also demonstrated experience in a similar role.

Title: Assistant General Counsel

Reports to: General Counsel

Duties

  • Providing advice to the company regarding product development, manufacturing and marketing issues
  • Dealing with commercial contracts of the company, including international vendor, sourcing, and manufacturing agreements
  • Managing the company’s intellectual property portfolio
  • General management of the company’s legal team

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Top law school and undergraduate credentials
  • Experience with a strong law firm as an associate or partner
  • 7-12 years of experience assisting companies with issues such at those facing YETI
  • Some in house experience is preferred

Skill Set Requirements

  • Outstanding analytical and legal skills, including thorough knowledge of trademark, contracting, and general intellectual property law issues
  • Mental toughness and energy to succeed in a fast paced, multiple priority projects environment
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Comfortable and effective in presenting complex information to senior executives and the BOD
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills
  • Unquestioned personal integrity and work ethic

Behavioral Qualifications

  • Fit with YETI Core Values
  • Be authentic and innovative with brand and products
  • Continually strive for improvement in everything
  • Prioritize activities that have the biggest impact
  • Be responsive and go the extra mile
  • Act with a sense of urgency
  • Understand that you can’t do it alone (teamwork)

** Ability and willingness to travel when necessary – up to approximately 10%

** This position is to be based in Austin, TX. Relocation assistance will be offered to the selected candidate and he/she must be willing to relocate to Austin within a few weeks of offer acceptance.

YETI Coolers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply or to learn more about the position, please contact us at YETI@kinneyrecruiting.com

*Position Filled