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Everything But The House is a unique brand that offers a carefully curated assortment of uncommon art, jewelry, fashion accessories, collectibles, antiques, and more. With a constantly changing inventory, you'll always find something new and exciting. What sets Everything But The House apart is the incredible value they offer, with prices starting at just $1. One of their standout products is the 18K 13.50 mm Baroque Pearl Pendulum Earrings. These exquisite earrings feature 18K gold and stunning cultured pearls with a shimmering orient. Each piece is meticulously evaluated and verified by a GIA Graduate Gemologist to ensure its authenticity and quality. While precise color representation may vary due to differences in computer monitors, Everything But The House strives to accurately depict their items on their website. They also offer full-service selling solutions for those looking to sell their own unique pieces. Whether you're a collector, a fashion enthusiast, or simply looking for something special, Everything But The House provides a wide range of exceptional products and services to satisfy your unique tastes and needs.

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**Position:** Fractional General Counsel

**Location:** Blue Ash, OH

**Employment Type:** Part Time

**Experience Level:** Experienced

Vice President, Human Resources at Everything But The House

David Musselman

EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH)

Vice President, Human Resources

Human Resources Manager at EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH)

Tawnya Robben

Human Resources Manager

Operations Manager at Everthing But The House

Brian Hornback

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General Counsel

Fractional General Counsel role at Everything But The House, located in Blue Ash, OH. Part-time position for an experienced candidate.

Fractional General Counsel

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Everything But The House (EBTH) is a leading online marketplace for estate sales and unique second-hand goods. We connect sellers and buyers across the country through curated online auctions, providing a seamless experience that combines technology, logistics, and expertise in valuation and resale.

The Fractional General Counsel will serve as the company’s primary legal advisor on a part-time basis (10 - 20 hours per week, or as needed). This role will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to manage legal risk, support business initiatives, and oversee key legal matters, including contracts, employment law, compliance, and marketplace operations.

EBTH operates in a complex intersection of auction law, consumer protection, and multi-state logistics, E-commerce/Marketplace experience is a must.

This position is ideal for a seasoned attorney who enjoys working with growth-stage companies and providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance and risk assessment.

## Key Responsibilities

### Corporate & Strategic Counsel
- First point of contact for the internal EBTH team, responsible for resolving 80% of legal queries internally without the assistance of outside counsel. This will be aligned with a KPI to reduce outside counsel spend
- Advise executive leadership on legal strategy and risk management
- Support corporate governance and owner/board-related matters as needed
- Provide legal perspective on strategic initiatives, partnerships, and business models

### Commercial Contracts
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including:
  - Vendor agreements
  - logistics and transportation contracts
  - technology and SaaS agreements
  - marketing and partnership agreements
  - consignment and seller agreements

### Marketplace & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws related to e-commerce, auctions, consumer protection, and resale
- Advise on privacy, data protection, and digital commerce regulations

### Employment & HR Legal Support
- Provide counsel on employment law matters, including policies, employee relations, investigations, and risk mitigation
- Review employment-related agreements and internal policies

### Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
- Manage pre-litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel when necessary
- Provide guidance on claims, disputes, and regulatory inquiries

**Qualifications**
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
- 10+ years of legal experience, ideally including in-house counsel experience
- Experience advising ecommerce, marketplace, logistics, or retail businesses preferred
- Strong background in commercial contracts and employment law
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice

**Required Experience**
- Prior General Counsel or Fractional GC experience
- Experience with multi-state operations a plus
- Experience with strategic partnerships, franchise law, and licensing agreements.
- Familiarity with auction, consignment, resale, or marketplace business models
- Experience with IP & Platform Protection. Protect "Partner Mode" software and proprietary intake algorithms when utilized by third-party logistics operators
- Experience working with executive leadership teams

## Engagement Structure
- Fractional engagement estimated at 10–20 hours per week
- Flexible schedule with availability for executive leadership meetings
- Ability to scale hours as business needs evolve

Chief Legal Officer

Find & sell everything worth owning in this uniquely curated, carefully authenticated marketplace for secondhand goods. Discover an ever-changing assortment of art, jewelry, antiques, collectibles and more. We specialize in connecting interesting items from homes and consignment partners across the country to people seeking the uncommon.

**About Everything But The House (EBTH)**
Everything But The House (EBTH) is a leading online marketplace for estate sales and unique second-hand goods. We connect sellers and buyers across the country through curated online auctions, providing a seamless experience that combines technology, logistics, and expertise in valuation and resale.
  
  
As we continue to grow and evolve our marketplace, we are seeking an experienced Fractional General Counsel to provide practical legal guidance across the organization while supporting leadership with strategic legal oversight.
  
  
Position Overview
  
  
The Fractional General Counsel will serve as the company’s primary legal advisor on a part-time basis (10 - 20 hours per week, or as needed). This role will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to manage legal risk, support business initiatives, and oversee key legal matters, including contracts, employment law, compliance, and marketplace operations.
  
  
EBTH operates in a complex intersection of auction law, consumer protection, and multi-state logistics, E-commerce/Marketplace experience is a must.
  
  
This position is ideal for a seasoned attorney who enjoys working with growth-stage companies and providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance and risk assessment.
  
  
Key Responsibilities
  
  
Corporate & Strategic Counsel
  
  

- First point of contact for the internal EBTH team, responsible for resolving 80% of legal queries internally without the assistance of outside counsel. This will be aligned with a KPI to reduce outside counsel spend
- Advise executive leadership on legal strategy and risk management
- Support corporate governance and owner/board-related matters as needed
- Provide legal perspective on strategic initiatives, partnerships, and business models

Commercial Contracts
  
  

- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including:

- Vendor agreements
- logistics and transportation contracts
- technology and SaaS agreements
- marketing and partnership agreements
- consignment and seller agreements

Marketplace & Regulatory Compliance
  
  

- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws related to e-commerce, auctions, consumer protection, and resale
- Advise on privacy, data protection, and digital commerce regulations

Employment & HR Legal Support
  
  

- Provide counsel on employment law matters, including policies, employee relations, investigations, and risk mitigation
- Review employment-related agreements and internal policies

Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
  
  

- Manage pre-litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel when necessary
- Provide guidance on claims, disputes, and regulatory inquiries

**Qualifications**

- JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
- 10+ years of legal experience, ideally including in-house counsel experience
- Experience advising ecommerce, marketplace, logistics, or retail businesses preferred
- Strong background in commercial contracts and employment law
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice

**Required Experience**

- Prior General Counsel or Fractional GC experience
- Experience with multi-state operations a plus
- Experience with strategic partnerships, franchise law, and licensing agreements.
- Familiarity with auction, consignment, resale, or marketplace business models
- Experience with IP & Platform Protection. Protect "Partner Mode" software and proprietary intake algorithms when utilized by third-party logistics operators
- Experience working with executive leadership teams

Engagement Structure
  
  

- Fractional engagement estimated at 10–20 hours per week
- Flexible schedule with availability for executive leadership meetings
- Ability to scale hours as business needs evolve

We are not providing relocation for this position and are only accepting applications for candidates who are located in Ohio and/or the Cincinnati, OH metropolitan area.
  
  
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
  
  
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for EBTH. EBTH does not provide sponsorship at this time.
  
  
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The Fractional General Counsel will serve as the company’s primary legal advisor on a part-time basis (10 - 20 hours per week). This role involves managing legal risk, supporting business initiatives, and overseeing key legal matters, including contracts, employment law, compliance, and marketplace operations.

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