Corporate Counsel

About The Company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty‑free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi‑brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, the pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare – a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, and our newest brand rhode.

In fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and have enjoyed 28 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the U.S. and the fastest‑growing among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers competitive pay, bonuses, equity, flexible time off, and a hybrid 3‑day‑in‑office, 2‑day‑at‑home work environment. Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team:

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is currently looking for a Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic, high‑growth beauty company and be a key partner in our small but growing legal department. This role will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to all aspects of the e.l.f. Beauty business and all the e.l.f. Beauty brands. It is a true generalist role, collaborating across the organization and supporting cross‑functional teams.

Proximity to our Oakland, CA or New York, NY office is preferred, but we will consider candidates near our Los Angeles, CA offices and remote candidates as well.

• Provide day‑to‑day legal advice across the entire organization and partner with cross‑functional teams to provide practical, risk‑based legal guidance.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including vendor agreements, service agreements, retailer agreements, distribution agreements, marketing agreements, among others.
• Assist with public company legal matters, including support for SEC filings, earnings‑related disclosures, and governance documentation.
• Draft, review, and advise on external disclosures, statements, and communications, including website terms, privacy notices, marketing disclosures, consumer‑facing disclosures, and other public or third‑party materials.
• Support M&A and other strategic initiatives, including diligence, transaction support, and post‑closing integration.
• Draft and help maintain internal policies, legal templates, playbooks, and processes to promote efficiency and consistency.
• Support legal compliance initiatives, including internal training, policy development, and issue spotting.
• Stay current on developments in the law and proactively flag issues or opportunities for the business.
• Support additional legal and cross‑functional initiatives as needed to meet evolving business needs, consistent with the individual’s expertise, experience, and areas of interest.

• J.D. degree with an active law license and current membership in a state bar.
• 5+ years of law firm and/or in‑house counsel experience; some law firm experience is preferred.
• Sound legal and business judgment.
• A solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to think strategically and creatively to resolve matters effectively and efficiently.
• Comfortable making risk‑based decisions in a fast‑moving environment.
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships across departments and team members.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, take ownership of assignments, and adhere to deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non‑legal audiences.
• Self‑motivated with exceptional attention to detail.
• Willingness to assist, when and where needed.
• Willingness to learn new skills and stretch beyond current comfort areas.
• Experience with in the beauty/cosmetics/skincare or consumer products industry is desirable but not required.

Compensation:
Total compensation includes base salary, an annual company‑based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees may earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. Other benefits include medical, dental, and…