Position Snapshot
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.
What You'll Do
Intellectual Property & Brand Protection
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
Commercial Contracts & Vendor Agreements
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
Outside Counsel Management
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
Corporate & Insurance
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
Team & Function Leadership
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
What You'll Bring
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
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
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
What We Offer
At Gorilla Commerce, we believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
✔ Competitive Benefits Package
Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including a free medical option.
401(k) with Company Match: Supporting your long-term financial wellness.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holidays, and “Birthday Your Way” – take a day off during your birthday month.
Parental Leave: Paid time off for new parents.
Wellness Support: Mental health resources, free gym in our Norwalk office, and Employee Assistance Programs.
✔ Flexible Work Arrangement
Hybrid schedule with three in-office days (Monday–Wednesday)
✔ Perks That Matter
Learning & Development: Professional development encouraged and opportunities provided annually.
Lifestyle Benefits: Commuter assistance, pet-friendly office, and wellness programs.
Culture Perks: Free snacks, coffee, and team events to keep our community strong.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome teammates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you think you’re a great fit, we encourage you to apply.
Skills Required
- J.D. degree required
- 7-10+ years of legal experience, primarily in-house
- Experience managing trademark and patent portfolios
- Strong background in commercial contracts
- Experience working directly with senior leadership
- Familiarity with FTC standards and Amazon compliance
- Experience with legal operations systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly organized and proactive
- Experience with cross-functional teams
What We Do
We are Gorilla Commerce, a direct-to-consumer home, business, and pet product development platform. We operate at the intersection of creativity and analytics to create and provide obsession worthy, high-quality products at reasonable prices. Our vision is to continually innovate and improve our products based on customer needs and industry trends. By utilizing a data-driven approach to select product categories, and a systematic process to evaluate underlying market characteristics, we are able to provide affordable, durable, and standout products that make everyday life easier for our consumers. We effectively manage thousands of SKUs across dozens of product categories through a portfolio of brands that include Gorilla Grip, Kangaroo, Sofa Shield, Mighty Monkey, and others.
