Corporate Counsel

Overview

A rapidly scaling livestream shopping platform is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join their growing legal team. This role involves advising on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters, including negotiating contracts, supporting strategic transactions, and managing governance initiatives. The position requires close collaboration with various internal teams such as Partnerships, Product, Finance, and Operations to build scalable legal programs that balance innovation with risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support general corporate matters including entity management, corporate governance, and capitalization administration.
• Assist with financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Advise business teams on contract structure, risk allocation, and negotiation strategies.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on specialized corporate, tax, or M&A matters as needed.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor, customer, creator, influencer, marketing, SaaS, and technology contracts.
• Develop scalable templates, playbooks, and contracting processes in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Finance and Business Operations on compliance, risk management, and deal execution.
• Support internal education and training on contract processes and legal best practices.
• Help strengthen and scale legal operations and infrastructure to support continued growth.

Requirements

• Law degree and active membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (preferably New York or California).
• 7+ years of combined experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department, focusing on commercial contracting and corporate law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts, including technology and SaaS agreements.
• Solid understanding of general corporate principles, including governance, financings, and M&A transactions.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to translate legal advice into actionable business guidance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset with a sense of humor and curiosity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
• Ability to build scalable legal programs that empower innovation while managing risk.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $225,000 - $285,000 annually.
• Generous holiday and time off policy.
• Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Work from home support including home office setup allowance.
• Monthly allowances for cell phone, internet, and wellness.
• Annual childcare allowance.
• Lifetime family planning benefits such as adoption or fertility expenses.
• Retirement plans including 401(k) with employer match up to 4% of base salary (U.S.) and pension plans internationally.
• Monthly allowance to use the platform as both buyer and seller.
• Parental leave: 16 weeks paid leave plus one month gradual return to work.

Location

This role offers flexibility to work remotely or from one of the global office hubs. Candidates must live within commuting distance of the New York City, San Francisco, or Los Angeles hubs to support in-person collaboration when needed.