Corporate Counsel, Allbirds
$128-155k
Salary varies depending on location. We offer competitive pay as well as bonus and equity for eligible roles
Environmentally friendly footwear
Be an early applicant
Environmentally friendly footwear
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$128-155k
Salary varies depending on location. We offer competitive pay as well as bonus and equity for eligible roles
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Their mission is to prove that comfort, good design, and sustainability don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with a thoughtful and meticulous approach to matters
- We are seeking an intellectually curious individual with high emotional intelligence, eager to learn and contribute, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and offers practical, business-oriented solutions that effectively balance business needs and legal risks
- Intellectually curious and eager to grasp complex legal and business concepts quickly
- Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels
- Possesses a proactive, growth-oriented mindset, always seeking to learn, improve, and take on new challenges
- Meticulous attention to detail and exceptionally organized
- Adept at distilling complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice
- Impeccable written and oral communication skills
- Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively, with a proactive and organized approach
- Appreciates incorporating numbers and data into legal decisions
- Naturally collaborative and a strong team player
- Excellent contract drafting skills with precise attention to detail
- JD from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials
- An active member in good standing in one state, and eligibility for admission (which may include “in house” admission) in California
- Four to six years of relevant experience in big law and/or in-house
- Prior experience with retail and e-commerce is a plus
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
- Outstanding analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new areas of law and business
- Self-starter with ability to balance many projects simultaneously and complete tasks accurately, on schedule, and with minimal supervision
- Practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving
- Sensitivity to and practical knowledge of working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and ability to explain legal requirements and concerns in layman’s terms
- Must be able to interact effectively at all levels of the Company
- Passion for our mission of sustainability - Doing better things in a better way
What the job involves
- Reporting to the Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will play a crucial role in a wide range of day-to-day legal issues, including the negotiation of supply, manufacturing, IT, and logistics-related agreements, a broad range of commercial contracts, compliance, human resources and corporate matters
- Your ability to learn quickly and adapt will be key to success in this dynamic role
- Draft, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of commercial contracts, including supply, manufacturing, logistics, and other operations-related agreements, as well as data privacy addendums and SaaS agreements
- Provide strategic legal advice and support to internal stakeholders across supply chain, human resources, finance, and IT on contract-related issues
- Manage disputes and liaise with outside litigation counsel as needed
- Assist with strategic corporate transactions, encompassing due diligence, document preparation, closing mechanics, and post-closing integration
- Oversee subsidiary management, ensuring compliance with corporate filings and international reporting requirements, and assisting with intercompany transactions
- Develop and deliver internal training to employees on various transactional legal and compliance issues
- Identify and analyze legal issues, communicating practical and business-oriented recommendations to internal business teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex business issues and drive process improvements
- Support stock plan management and equity matters as required
- Develop and implement legal templates, playbooks, and best practices to streamline contract processes and enhance efficiency, ensuring compliance with relevant data privacy regulations
- Design, develop, refine, and simplify legal processes
- Monitor outside counsel for quality assurance, timeliness, and adherence to expectations and goals
Our take
Allbirds manufactures eco-friendly wool shoes. They are dedicated to making the most sustainable footwear possible using premium natural materials, designed for the to and fro of everyday life.
The company's commitment to making better shoes in a better way is fuelled by a belief that the shoe industry needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness. Allbirds have funding from leading venture capitalists in consumer products, which is unusual for a footwear company, and gives them the fire power to make bold bets in a crowded market.
Allbirds started as a direct-to-consumer online retailer but has since expanded to brick-and-mortar - in 2023 opening a pop-up shop in London's Selfridges department store. It follows the blueprint set by successful consumer companies like Warby Parker, who similarly disrupted the eyewear market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Sep 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Dec 2019
$25m
SERIES D
Total funding: $202.5m
Company benefits
- Competitive salary + equity
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- One Medical Membership
- Mental Health and Financial Wellness Benefits
- 401k employer match
- Hybrid work schedule
- Paid parental leave
- Cell Phone and Wellness Stipend
- 50% Discount on Allbirds Products
- Unlimited PTO
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
Company HQ
Jackson Square, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Joseph Zwillinger
(Co-CEO)Previously worked as a Consultant at Deloitte and as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs.
Tim Brown
(Co-Founder)Earned a BS in Design from the University of Cincinnati before playing professional soccer, followed by a Master’s in Management from the London School of Economics.
Benny Joseph
(CTO)Formerly worked as a Director of Engineering. They are a Co-Founder & Managing Director of V1.VC.
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