Commercial and Product Counsel
10 hours ago
New York
Job Description: First-chair all inbound vendor agreements: negotiate, redline, and close contracts with technology vendors, service providers, data processors, and other third parties across the full range of agreement types (SaaS, DPAs, NDAs, professional services, licensing). First-chair all outbound customer and sales contracts: own the contracting process for Givebutter's revenue-generating agreements, including enterprise customer terms and service agreements. Build the contracting infrastructure: develop and maintain templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and self-serve tools that enable operations and sales teams to move faster with less legal bottleneck. Implement and optimize AI-powered legal workflows: use AI tools, AI agents, and agentic workflows for contract review, clause analysis, and negotiation support; continuously iterate on the legal ops tech stack to maximize throughput without sacrificing quality. Manage contract lifecycle: own the process from intake through execution, including tracking obligations, renewal dates, and key terms across the portfolio. Second-chair partnership agreements: support the General Counsel on strategic partnerships, including payment processor relationships, platform integrations, and channel partnerships. Draft and negotiate ancillary partnership documents: handle the supporting agreements, amendments, and operational terms that flow from partnership relationships. Serve as day-to-day legal advisor to the product team: help drive our Product Roadmap by affirmatively suggesting opportunities for expansion and advise Product, Design & Engineering (PDE) on compliance-by-design for new features, payment flows, and data practices. Support the General Counsel and Security & Compliance Manager on compliance matters: assist with regulatory filings, licensing questions, privacy compliance, and consumer protection issues as they arise. Advise on marketing and commercial claims: review marketing materials, competitive positioning, and customer-facing disclosures for legal risk. Support the General Counsel on corporate work: assist with corporate governance, equity matters, and board-level projects as needed. Support claims and disputes: help manage claims, demand letters, and escalated customer disputes under the General Counsel's direction. Contribute to legal team development: help build the processes, documentation, and institutional knowledge that will scale with Givebutter's growth. Requirements: A J.D. and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction. 5–7 years of legal experience, with meaningful time spent in-house at a growth-stage fintech company (experience at a payments company or fundraising platform strongly preferred). High-volume commercial contracting execution. Contracting systems & infrastructure buildout. Product counseling in a high growth, tech environment. Applied use of legal technology and AI tools. Benefits: Remote Work: Work remotely from one of our 10 hubs (Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville). Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts. Dependent Care Coverage: We offer coverage for dependents, with 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents. Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership. 401k: We offer a 3% 401k match for all eligible employees. Vacation and Holidays: Givebutter offers a Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays. Wellness Week: Givebutter closes for one week each summer to prioritize rest and recharge for the entire team. Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents and comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora. Family Care Support: Access a company-paid UrbanSitter membership plus care credits to book trusted, background-checked caregivers for childcare, senior care, pet care, and household support when you need it most. Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology. Coworking Stipend: Enjoy a monthly stipend that gives you the freedom to work from coworking spaces or cafés whenever you need connection, community, or a change of scenery. Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter. Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities. Love What You Do: We are a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector. Feel good about the work you're doing and the company you work for.