Senior Counsel, Misfits Market
$175-195k
Online marketplace for fresh organic produce
Open for applications
Online marketplace for fresh organic produce
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$175-195k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To democratise access to high-quality, affordable organic food, while reducing food waste.
Role
Who you are
- 4-8 years of employment law and litigation experience
- In-house legal experience at a high-growth technology or e-commerce company with significant HR advisory responsibilities (law firm and government candidates with experience working directly with HR teams are also encouraged to apply)
- Attorney in good standing in their state of bar admission
- Strong interest and aptitude for learning commercial/transactional law with eagerness to expand skill set
- Deep knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and state-specific regulations
- Experience with workplace investigations, EEOC proceedings, and state agency matters
- Comprehensive litigation experience including case strategy, discovery management, motion practice, and settlement negotiations
- Able to understand business needs and partner with your colleagues across the company to find creative solutions, with a strong understanding of the interplay between legal and business risk
What the job involves
- Misfits Market is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join its legal team and serve as a strategic partner to its HR organization while managing litigation matters across all practice areas
- As the third member of the legal team, you'll serve as the primary legal advisor to HR leadership on employment law matters while managing a diverse litigation portfolio
- Further, this role offers a unique opportunity to start with a primary focus on litigation and employment while gaining exposure to and experience in commercial and transactional matters to broaden your skillset as an in-house generalist
- This position reports to the General Counsel and is remote
- Provide day-to-day advice to HR and management on employment matters including hiring, discipline, terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations, and workplace investigations
- Advise on wage and hour compliance, worker classification, and payroll practices across multiple jurisdictions
- Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and other HR documentation to ensure legal compliance
- Advise on labor relations and collective bargaining agreement compliance
- Partner with HR and Operations teams to minimize litigation risk and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Manage litigation matters across all practice areas from inception through resolution, including employment disputes, auto accident claims, workers’ comp claims, commercial litigation, and consumer claims
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
- Handle discovery management, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation across diverse legal matters
- Represent the company in administrative proceedings and mediations
- Develop litigation strategy and oversee outside counsel relationships to ensure cost-effective case management
- Coordinate with insurance carriers and manage coverage issues for various types of claims
- Provide litigation risk assessments and strategic recommendations to leadership
- Gradually take on contract review, revision, and negotiation responsibilities across various business functions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on legal aspects of new business initiatives and product launches
Our take
Quality control within the grocery industry has often assumed that people do not want to buy misshapen food, resulting in huge waste levels. Thing is, many consumers are happy to purchase 'ugly' produce if it is tasty and cost-saving, which is where Misfits Market comes in.
The company offers subscription boxes of 'ugly' fruit and vegetables, allowing users to choose which products they want within their package. Memberships are free and, because Misfits Markets is sourcing produce that would otherwise be wasted, it saves retailers money at no additional cost to the consumer.
Several platforms for the sale of 'ugly' produce have arisen over the last few years, but this approach positions Misfits Market as a competitive option. The company has also gone beyond fruit and veg to provide meat, seafood, and other packaged goods - expanding its capabilities through smart acquisitions and partnerships.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
33% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2021
$225m
SERIES C
Apr 2021
$200m
SERIES C
Total funding: $526.5m
Company benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible work location with remote availability
- Free Misfits Market subscription
- Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options
- Life Insurance
- 401k plan
- Commuter benefits
Company HQ
Bensalem Township, Delanco, NJ
Leadership
Abhi Ramesh
(Founder & CEO)Started their career as an Operation HOPE Consultant, before studying at the University of Pennsylvania and co-founding Altair Prep and StoreTok. They started the Horizons School of Technology in 2015 before founding Misfits Market.
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