Contracts & Compliance Counsel – Brilliant Earth, Denver

Brilliant Earth is one of the fastest growing ecommerce jewelers in the world, and the leader in ethical origin fine jewelry. Founded in 2005, we have been featured in Newsweek, Glamour, the Today Show, and Martha Stewart among many other media outlets. We are a team of dedicated individuals with a common goal of creating a more sustainable, transparent, and compassionate jewelry industry.

We are searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time.  We are collaborative, hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion.  Our open workspaces encourage conversation and collaboration.  From cross-departmental meetings to frequent happy hours, Brilliant Earth team members bring a top notch attitude and a willingness to help each other grow.

Everyone at Brilliant Earth has a voice – we want to hear yours! If you are interested in growing with Brilliant Earth, send us a resume and cover letter letting us know why you are interested in joining our mission and our team. Please include a sentence about your favorite shape of diamond.

About the role:

Brilliant Earth is currently seeking a compliance and contracts attorney to join our fast-growing team. The Counsel, Compliance & Contracts is responsible for the development of program materials and execution of strategy for the Company’s efforts related to its compliance efforts. The position also serves as a corporate generalist, providing practical, business savvy, legal advice and counsel for the Company and its leadership team. Drafts, reviews, negotiates and advises on a variety of contracts and provides guidance and strategic counsel to the Company on issues which arise from day-to-day operations. Collaborates cross functionally to provide risk-based legal advice and counsel. Coordinates, conducts and oversees development of legal research and analysis to facilitate and enhance the internal decision-making process and to ensure adequate protection of the Company’s legal rights, interests and objectives.

What You’ll Do:

• Keep corporate compliance policies, including our supplier code of conduct, privacy policy, website terms and conditions and other external/internal legal language current and compliant with applicable laws and regulations
• Supports compliance efforts by conducting program planning and reviews, preparing and completing action plans and implementing measures and standards with respect to the systems of compliance management.
• Negotiate and draft commercial contracts in collaboration with executive team members
• Work alongside executive team members to resolve legal matters that may arise regarding Brilliant Earth contracts and compliance
• Coordinate with third-party counsel as appropriate to support company legal needs
• Proactively review legal and regulatory environment to identify areas for continuing improvement in Company legal policies
• Provide guidance for continuous improvement of all risk and compliance related policies, processes and procedures. 
• Maintain and enhance workflow for review, approval and maintenance of legal documents

You’re a great fit if you have:

• JD degree or equivalent required
• 3-5+ years of experience as counsel (in-house preferred) for a rapidly growing entrepreneurial company, with expertise in contracts and compliance, e-commerce company experience strongly preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of legal, regulatory and compliance issues facing B2C companies, including experience developing and enhancing supplier codes of conduct and compliance programs
• Strong practical knowledge of contract law, consumer law and privacy law
• Robust communication skills to effectively interact with both internal and external contacts, coordinate legal activities and formulate contracts and policy recommendations
• Demonstrated success in developing and improving corporate compliance policies and negotiating corporate contracts
• Experience implementing and improving legal document review, approval and maintenance workflows, including the use of eSignature platforms such as DocuSign or HelloSign
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail with focus on execution, problem solving, and improving processes
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring new process improvement, task prioritization, and strong project management
• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with cross functional partners and influence and drive results cross functionally
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think critically and adapt quickly in a flexible environment
• Demonstrates integrity and strategic, data-driven approach to decision making.   Strong collaboration and persuasion skills.
• Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations and products

Brilliant Earth offers a competitive benefits package. As a full-time Brilliant Earth employee, you can choose to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(k) plan, and commuter benefits. We offer maternity and paternity leave, an open PTO policy, and an employee discount on our products.   

Brilliant Earth is committed to the principles of Equal Employment. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws