Deputy General Counsel, Corporate

At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. As a Thorne Employee, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions.  

POSITION SUMMARY: The Deputy General Counsel, Corporate will assist the General Counsel in overseeing the legal affairs of the company. This position collaborates with various departments and plays a critical role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts to ensure compliance with laws and regulations while protecting the Company’s interests. This role also involves providing legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including privacy and data protection laws, intellectual property, employment, corporate governance, and litigation. The Deputy General Counsel will have a significant role in the decision-making process and will be instrumental in achieving the Company’s strategic objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Satisfactorily performing and/or achieving the following Responsibilities are essential duties of the job. 

Contract Review, Negotiation and Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure that contract terms align with the operational and strategic needs of the organization. Engage with department leaders to gather input and feedback during the contract negotiation process to ensure comprehensive consideration of all implications and requirements

 Privacy and Data Protection:

• Oversee the company’s privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on privacy-related issues and best practices for data handling and protection.
• Monitor changes in privacy legislation and ensure the company’s policies are updated in response to new legal requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to safeguard customer and employee data against unauthorized access and data breaches.

Intellectual Property:

• Assist in the management of the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
• Advise on the protection and enforcement of the company’s intellectual property rights.
• Oversee intellectual property litigation and disputes.

Corporate Governance:

• Assist in the preparation and review of board materials and corporate governance documents.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance policies and procedures.
• Support the General Counsel in managing board meetings and maintaining corporate records.

Litigation Management: 

• Manage and oversee litigation and dispute resolution matters. 
• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.

Advisory Role: 

• Provide proactive legal advice to internal stakeholders on contract terms, potential legal implications, and business operations.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on relevant legal topics, contract management practices, and compliance requirements. 
• Initiate and contribute to the development of innovative legal processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Work to foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES / PROFICIENCIES – Satisfactorily achieving and/or meeting the following Experience, Competencies, and Proficiencies are essential duties of the job: 

Juris doctorate (JD) and 5-7 years of experience in corporate or commercial law, ideally within the health and wellness sector. Must have bar licensure in South Carolina, California, or New York. 

Demonstrated experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements 

Demonstrated knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, including experience advising on compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations. 

Familiarity with technology and data privacy laws to support the company’s privacy and data protection initiatives. 

What We Offer:

At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• A safe and clean work environment

A little bit more about us. 

We are committed to providing personalized health solutions, cutting-edge home health test technology, and superior supplements. To do that, Thorne owns every step of its business, from R&D to product delivery and customer service. Currently, we are:

• The only company with exclusive partnerships with the Mayo Clinic and U.S. Olympic teams.
• The #1 prescribed practitioner brand to 30 to 40-year-olds.
• The #2 most dispensed supplement brand.
• The fastest growing supplement company with sales on Amazon; the #1 practitioner brand; with an average ranking of 4.42 of 5 stars.

THORNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thorne values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.