Archipelago Corporate Counsel

Archipelago Companies, a portfolio of highly successful consumer lifestyle brands, is seeking a talented and passionate individual with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team. Our brands, including Olu Kai, Kaenon, Melin, Roark, are leaders in their respective markets, offering high-quality products and authentic marketing stories direct to consumers. At Archipelago Companies, we pride ourselves on our commitment to integrity, and we strive to create a culture of excellence in everything we do.

If you are a driven and innovative individual with a passion for consumer brands, we invite you to apply for our open position and become a part of our dynamic and growing team.

The Archipelago Corporate Counsel is responsible for providing legal guidance and strategic support across all aspects of the business, with a focus on commercial contracts, supply chain, intellectual property, compliance, and corporate governance. This role will partner closely with internal teams — including Executive Leadership, Operations, Product Development, Procurement, HR, and Finance — as well as external vendors and brand partners to mitigate risk and ensure business decisions align with company policies and legal standards.

The ideal candidate is a business-minded attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has experience supporting consumer product or footwear/apparel companies.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including:
• Vendor and supplier contracts
• Manufacturing and sourcing agreements
• Distribution, licensing, and agency contracts
• Marketing, influencer, and service provider agreements
• Establish and manage standardized contract templates and approval workflows.
• Partner with Operations and Procurement to ensure clarity of terms and compliance with supplier obligations.

• Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and international regulations related to manufacturing, import/export, labor, environmental standards, and consumer safety.
• Support the development and enforcement of internal compliance programs and policies.
• Identify and mitigate business and operational risks through proactive legal analysis and advice.

• Oversee trademark, copyright, and design registration strategies in coordination with outside counsel.
• Monitor and enforce IP rights globally to protect the company’s brand assets.
• Support product development and marketing teams on IP clearance and use of third‑party content.

• Support corporate governance activities, including board resolutions, meeting minutes, and entity management.
• Assist with insurance, data privacy, and employment‑related legal matters as needed.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on key strategic and operational initiatives.

• Serve as the primary legal advisor on all employment‑related issues, including hiring practices, employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, terminations, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with Human Resources and senior leadership to develop, implement, and maintain compliant employment policies, procedures, and training programs that align with company values and risk management priorities.
• Manage and oversee internal investigations into employee complaints, code of conduct matters, and potential policy violations, ensuring consistent application of company policies and appropriate legal risk mitigation.
• Provide guidance on employee discipline, reductions in force, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, accommodations, and other personnel matters.
• Monitor evolving labor and employment legislation and advise the company on necessary updates to policies and practices.
• Oversee the management of external counsel on employment disputes, administrative claims, and litigation as needed.
• Support leadership in maintaining a positive and legally compliant workplace culture, ensuring…