FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL
Reporting to: CEO
Founded in 2012 by world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Yannis Alexandrides, 111SKIN is a global skincare brand that bridges the gap between scientific innovation, luxury and community. Beloved by A-listers, high-profile makeup artists, and skincare connoisseurs, 111SKIN is also highly regarded by some of the most reputable editors and industry bodies.
Whom we are looking for:
We are seeking an experienced Fractional General Counsel to support 111SKIN’s legal needs on a part-time basis. This role will provide strategic legal guidance on corporate governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have experience in the beauty, luxury, or consumer goods sector, preferably with exposure to DtC, wholesale, spa and distributor-led models.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Corporate & Commercial Legal Support: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier, distribution, licensing, and partnership contracts.
* Intellectual Property Protection: Develop and execute trademark and patent strategies, ensuring robust brand protection across key markets and coordinating enforcement efforts against infringement.
* Regulatory Compliance: Responsible for compliance with cosmetics regulations, advertising standards, data protection laws (GDPR), and e-commerce requirements across global markets.
* Fundraising & Investment Support: Provide strategic legal guidance on investment negotiations, conduct due diligence, and ensure compliance with governance requirements for incoming investors.
* Employment & HR Matters: Offer guidance on best practice with employment law issues, contracts, and company policies.
* Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Manage any legal disputes, working with external counsel when necessary.
* Risk & Compliance Management: Develop and implement strategies for managing legal disputes, leveraging external counsel when necessary, and mitigating risks to protect the company’s interests and reputation.
* Ensure Tax & Customs Compliance – Work with finance teams and external advisors to navigate customs duties, VAT regulations, and global tax requirements.
* Advise on Board & Corporate Governance – Support board meetings, draft corporate resolutions, and ensure governance best practices.
Requirements:
* Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of experience (in-house or private practice).
* Expertise in luxury, beauty, consumer goods, or retail industries is highly desirable.
* Experience in cross-border transactions, distributor agreements, and regulatory compliance (especially in China and the US).
* Strong knowledge of IP law, corporate governance, and commercial contracts.
* Familiarity with fundraising, investor negotiations, and private equity-backed businesses is a plus.
* Ability to work flexibly and provide high-level strategic advice while being hands-on when needed.
* Collaborative mindset with strong commercial acumen.
Culture & Benefits:
Everything we do at 111SKIN is to help people. From giving clients the confidence to go makeup-free, to giving back to the community and preserving the environment. It’s part of 111SKIN’s DNA. It’s who we are.
As a member of our team, we hope you will help us champion our values of entrepreneurial mindset, caring collaboration, and determination to succeed. Some of the benefits include:
* Flexible working arrangement
* 4pm Friday finish and summer hours during July & August with a 2pm Friday finish
* 25 days + bank holidays annual leave
* 3 extra days of paid holiday during the festive period
* Religious holiday swaps
* 3 free 111SKIN products per month
* 85% employee discount on additional 111SKIN products
* 1 complimentary 111CRYO/Heat session per week
* 1 complimentary facial at Harley Street Suite per quarter
* 40% discount on non-surgical treatments at 111 Harley Street
* Expenses towards eye tests
* Bike2work scheme
* 2 weeks of compassionate leave
* IVF support
* Enhanced maternity & adoption
* Enhanced sick pay
* EAP service
* Employee referral scheme
* Dog friendly office Monday and Friday
At 111SKIN, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters creativity. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.