Commercial and Product Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the negotiation, redlining, and finalization of all inbound vendor agreements, including contracts with technology vendors, service providers, data processors, and various third parties across a full spectrum of agreement types (SaaS, DPAs, NDAs, and professional services, licensing).

• Take charge of all outbound customer and sales contracts: manage the contracting process for Givebutter's revenue-generating agreements, encompassing enterprise customer terms and service agreements.

• Establish the contracting infrastructure: create and maintain templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and self-serve tools that empower operations and sales teams to expedite processes while minimizing legal bottlenecks.

• Implement and enhance AI-driven legal workflows: leverage AI tools, AI agents, and agentic workflows for contract analysis, clause examination, and negotiation assistance; continuously refine the legal operations tech stack to optimize efficiency without compromising quality.

• Oversee the contract lifecycle: manage the entire process from intake to execution, including monitoring obligations, renewal dates, and crucial terms within the portfolio.

• Assist in partnership agreements: provide support to the General Counsel on strategic partnerships, which include payment processor relationships, platform integrations, and channel partnerships.

• Draft and negotiate related partnership documents: manage supporting agreements, amendments, and operational terms that arise from partnership relationships.

• Act as the primary legal advisor to the product team: contribute to our Product Roadmap by proactively identifying expansion opportunities and advising Product, Design & Engineering (PDE) on compliance-by-design for new features, payment processes, and data practices.

• Collaborate with the General Counsel and Security & Compliance Manager on compliance issues: assist with regulatory filings, licensing inquiries, privacy compliance, and consumer protection matters as they emerge.

• Provide guidance on marketing and commercial claims: evaluate marketing materials, competitive positioning, and customer-facing disclosures for potential legal risks.

• Assist the General Counsel with corporate tasks: support corporate governance, equity issues, and board-level projects as necessary.

• Aid in managing claims and disputes: help handle claims, demand letters, and escalated customer disputes under the direction of the General Counsel.

• Participate in the development of the legal team: contribute to building processes, documentation, and institutional knowledge that will grow alongside Givebutter.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 5–7 years of legal experience, particularly with significant time spent in-house at a growth-stage fintech company (experience at a payments company or fundraising platform is highly preferred).

• Proven track record in high-volume commercial contracting execution.

• Experience in building contracting systems and infrastructure.

• Knowledge in product counseling within a high-growth tech environment.

• Practical application of legal technology and AI tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working 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 provide Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance fully covered for employees, along with HSA and FSA accounts.

• Dependent Care Coverage: Coverage for dependents is available, with 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents.

• Mental Health: Givebutter’s health insurance plans include access to a TalkSpace membership.

• 401k: We offer a 3% 401k match for all eligible employees.

• Vacation and Holidays: Givebutter has a Flexible PTO policy with unlimited vacation days and recognized company holidays.

• Wellness Week: The company closes for one week each summer to focus on rest and rejuvenation for the entire team.

• Parental Leave: We provide 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents, along with comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora.

• Family Care Support: Access a company-paid UrbanSitter membership and care credits to book trusted, background-checked caregivers for childcare, senior care, pet care, and household support when needed.

• Home Office Stipend: Enhance your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology.

• Coworking Stipend: Enjoy a monthly stipend that allows you to work from coworking spaces or cafés whenever you seek connection, community, or a change of scenery.

• Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit of their choice through Givebutter.

• Professional Development: We provide opportunities for learning and development reimbursement.

• Love What You Do: As a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector, take pride in the work you do and the company you represent.