Director of Legal

Description

Who is COMC?

It's a great time to join COMC - the #1 marketplace for trading card singles! Our Industry is booming, and we are building a team to apply the latest technology to card collecting. We strive to continually impress our customers by offering the best service and making it easier and fun to collect!

Job Description

COMC is looking to hire an accomplished Director of Legal at our Redmond, WA location. This person will be the company’s first in-house legal hire, playing a pivotal role in shaping the legal function and driving business strategy.

The Director of Legal will transition legal operations in-house, reducing reliance on external counsel. This high-impact role requires a proactive, business-minded legal leader who can build legal frameworks from scratch, manage risk, and support company growth. Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Legal will work cross-functionally to provide guidance on corporate governance, contracts, employment law, intellectual property, and regulatory matters. 

Job Responsibilities

• Transition the legal function in-house, taking on primary responsibility for day-to-day legal matters and reducing reliance on external counsel in the first 6 months.
• Establish and lead the company’s legal function, developing policies and processes to support a fast-growing business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including commercial agreements, partnerships, and employment matters.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to leadership on corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Support M&A, financings, and other strategic transactions.
• Oversee intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Advise on employment law, policies, and dispute resolution.
• Manage relationships with external counsel for specialized legal matters.
• Develop and implement training, policies, and best practices to mitigate legal risks.
• Serve as role model, embodying the company’s values and driving a positive work environment.
• Play an active role in hiring, developing, and retaining top talent, as well as managing performance through regular check-ins, reviews, and performance management cycles.
• Uphold the company’s C.A.R.D culture, exhibit integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership.
• 8+ years of legal experience, ideally a mix of in-house and law firm background.
• Strong expertise in corporate, contract, and regulatory law.
• Experience building and scaling legal functions in a high-growth environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to educate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing external counsel and legal budgets.

Work Location

Preferred: Redmond, WA

Remote Work: Hybrid arrangement available — on-site presence required 1 day per week

Work Schedule

Employment Type: This role is open to both full-time and part-time candidates, depending on the applicant’s availability and qualifications. Final scope and schedule will be mutually agreed upon during the hiring process.

Benefits Offerings

• A competitive salary
• Employer provided Free Medical, Base Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off up to nearly 4 weeks per year
• 9 Paid Company Holidays per year
• 401 (K) Program with 100% Company Match
• Employer provided LTD and Life Insurance
• STD for employees outside of Washington State
• Employee discount on COMC.com
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Library Access

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to work with standard computer equipment such as keyboards, monitors, personal computers, and scanners. This position requires the ability to maintain delicate computer instruments with regular care as instructed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods. The employee is sometimes required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms for short to long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; talk and hear. The position requires the ability to work with fingers to pick, pinch, and carry out substantial movements of the wrist and hands to perform tasks of delicate manual dexterity, handling small, fragile inventory with great precision and care. The position requires the ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

COMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. COMC is a diverse workplace were people from all walks of life are celebrated and supported. We strongly encourage all people; including but not limited to women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply.

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: From $187,000 – 300,000 per year