Corporate Counsel

About the Company

Vego Garden is making gardening as accessible and sustainable as possible, while encouraging gardening to be an avenue for personal and community development. Since its launch in 2020, Vego Garden has become the leading brand in raised garden beds and one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the country. With a 200,000-square-foot headquarters and distribution center and a 5-acre farm, the company employs over 100 team members across the U.S. and internationally. Vego Garden's high-quality, durable, and eco-friendly raised garden beds are sold through major retailers including Costco, ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Menards, Lowe's, Wayfair, and Amazon. The company is a certified Great Place to Work and has donated over 3,500 garden beds to schools and underserved communities through its Vego Garden Kids and Giving Back Program.

About the Role

The Corporate Counsel serves as Vego Garden's primary in-house legal advisor, providing practical, business-focused legal guidance across all areas of the organization. This role partners closely with Leadership, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, and Customer Service to proactively manage legal risk while supporting the company's continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including vendor and supplier agreements, sourcing contracts, customer and partnership agreements, distribution agreements, software and SaaS agreements, and NDAs. Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and legal processes.
• International Trade & Customs Compliance: Serve as the primary internal legal liaison for import, customs, and international trade matters. Coordinate with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), customs brokers, logistics partners, and outside trade counsel to resolve import-related issues. Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics teams to identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks associated with international sourcing and importing. Review import documentation and customs-related processes to ensure compliance with U.S. customs laws.
• Employment & Human Resources: Provide legal guidance on employment law matters, employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy development. Review and update employment-related documents. Advise leadership and HR on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Corporate Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with corporate, consumer protection, privacy, and regulatory requirements. Maintain corporate records and support governance activities. Monitor legal developments affecting the business and recommend proactive changes.
• Marketing & Intellectual Property: Review marketing campaigns, advertising, promotions, influencer agreements, sweepstakes, and product claims for legal compliance. Coordinate trademark filings, renewals, and intellectual property protection with outside counsel. Assist with brand protection and enforcement efforts.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal and business risks across company operations. Review insurance claims and legal matters affecting the business. Support crisis management and legal issue resolution.
• Litigation & Outside Counsel Management: Manage relationships with outside law firms. Coordinate litigation, intellectual property, tax, international trade, and other specialized legal matters. Control outside legal spend while ensuring high-quality legal representation.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Serve as a trusted legal advisor to company leadership. Provide practical, solution-oriented guidance that balances legal risk with business objectives. Deliver legal training and education to managers and employees as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in Texas.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive legal experience in a combination of law firm and/or in-house corporate legal environments. Experience supporting consumer products, retail, e-commerce, or DTC businesses strongly preferred. Experience with FTC advertising regulations, consumer protection laws, and e-commerce compliance. Experience supporting intellectual property strategy, including trademarks and brand protection. Experience negotiating commercial contracts and advising business leaders.

Skills

• Strong business judgment and practical, solution-oriented legal mindset.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively across departments.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented environment.

Physical Demands

This position primarily involves working at a desk and operating a computer for prolonged periods with moderate walking and standing.

Schedule

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Tomball, TX, with one remote workday and four days onsite per week. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM.

Location: 13808 Boudreaux Road, Bldg. #2, Tomball, TX 77377.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000.

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off: 12 PTO days per year, accrued bi-weekly, with incremental increases annually.
• 7 paid holidays.
• 401k contribution match of 4%.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans (company pays 100% of premiums for employees for Dental, Vision, Life, and select Medical plans).
• Toll Roads Allowance of $100 per month for hybrid employees.
• Phone Allowance of $50 per month.
• Professional Development reimbursement.
• Company-sponsored breakfasts and lunches.
• Additional perks including great culture, supportive leadership, engaging activities, and employee appreciation.