Commercial Counsel, Nirvana
$185-240k
+Equity
3+ days a week in office
Modernized commercial insurance & risk management
Be an early applicant
Modernized commercial insurance & risk management
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$185-240k
+Equity
3+ days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To modernize commercial insurance and enable a safer world.
Role
Who you are
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to the bar of an appropriate jurisdiction and in good standing
- 4+ years of experience practicing as a commercial attorney within a well-regarded law firm and/or as an in-house lawyer
- Strong knowledge of contract law and experience in contract negotiation and drafting with strong business acumen and ability to translate legal knowledge into commercial/operational solutions
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Ability to work in our San Francisco office 3+ days per week
What the job involves
- We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Counsel to join our team
- The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in commercial law, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, compliance, and risk management
- This role requires a proactive approach to legal issues and the ability to provide practical legal solutions that align with our business objectives
- Draft, negotiate, review, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements connected with Nirvana’s business operations and commercial activities, including broker and vendor agreements, third-party service agreements, and partnership contracts
- Provide practical day-to-day commercial legal support and advice regarding legal and compliance risks associated with various business activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, underwriting, and R&D, to identify and mitigate legal risks associated with third party contracting and various other business activities
- Develop and revise contract templates as necessary based on changes in our product offerings, organization, compliance standards, and jurisdictional requirements
- Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws and industry trends to advise on potential impacts to the business
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to commercial transactions
- Manage disputes and coordinate with external counsel as necessary
- Support training initiatives on legal compliance and contract management for internal stakeholders
- Balance competing time sensitive demands
Our take
Nirvana's modern insurance and risk management offerings are transforming the $750B+ commercial insurance industry, starting with transportation. Its innovative predictive models use real-time IoT data (derived from sensors already onboard most heavy trucks) and automation to deliver instant quotes, faster underwriting, and data-driven insights to help businesses protect themselves and improve customer safety.
Backed by General Catalyst & Lightspeed Ventures, the company has invested in product optimization to further its ability to accurately assess risk. While its initial focus is fleet insurance, its modern insurance and risk management offerings are uniquely built to be highly scalable should the company expand into new verticals, as its use of telematics data makes it an attractive option for companies wishing to streamline traditionally slow analog processes.
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Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
116% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2023
$57m
SERIES B
Feb 2022
$22m
SERIES A
Total funding: $82m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Remote-first culture
- Paid parental leave
- Career coaching
- Regular team events
Company values
- Obsess Over Customers - We are united by a passion to transform customer experiences
- One Team - We are proud to be a global, diverse team with individual strengths and perspectives
- Build to Last - We move fast, but not at all costs, and with a view toward the future, long term impact
- Never Satisfied - We strive to improve ourselves, our team and our products
- Ask: Why? - We break down problems and then reassemble them from the ground up
- Every Minute Counts - We proactively identify opportunities and move quickly to deliver high quality results
Company HQ
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Rushil Goel
(CEO)Previously worked as VP of Product & Fleet GM at Samsara and was a Senior Director/GM at Ola. Co-Founder & former CTO of AirCare Labs.
Abhay Mitra
(CTO)Held a variety of senior level positions at Rubrik, including Data Platform Lead and Senior Software Engineer. Former Data Scientist at Bidgely and Co-Founder of Atomicles Technologies.
Alex Carges
(Actuary & Head of Insurance Product)Former Chief Actuary at Root Insurance and Associate Actuary at Allied World Assurance. Held a variety of roles at The Hartford, including FCAS, Director & Actuary, and Innovation Manager.
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