Associate General Counsel

Who we are:
Turning Point Brands, Inc. is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded consumer products. We are publicly-list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TPB. We sell a wide range of products to adult consumers including our iconic Zig-Zag rolling papers, cones, and wraps, and Stoker's looseleaf and moist snuff. Our products are sold in over 215,000 retail outlets in North America and through our e-commerce platforms.
About the job
Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) seeks an experienced, highly motivated attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel. This role requires good judgment, a strong work ethic, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a strong interest in learning about new areas of the law. This is a unique opportunity to work on a variety of matters across the company in an exciting, fast-paced, and rapidly evolving environment. This role is a Monday-Thursday in-office with work from home on Fridays.
As the Associate General Counsel you will help drive our legal strategy and business partner model forward. In this role, you will….
Work cross-functionally with various groups across the company, with a primary focus on general commercial law, business formation, B2B and B2C transactions, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, IP, securities, regulatory, and corporate governance matters
Conduct investment research and analysis and transactional due diligence
Collaborate with and manage outside counsel
Advise cross-functional teams on strategy and risk
Provide advice and support to the Board of Directors
Minimum Qualifications
J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
3+ years of experience handling commercial matters at a law firm and/or in-house role
Experience thinking strategically to solve complex legal challenges and managing multiple high priority projects
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with cross-functional teams, including experience communicating efficiently and managing relationships outside of legal
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, research, and advocacy skills
Business acumen and transactional experience
Turning Point Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We hire qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected classes.

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