Director of Legal, HopSkipDrive
Commercial & Product
$185-200k
+ Equity stock options. Salary applicable in Los Angeles
More information about location
Safe youth transportation solution
Open for applications
Safe youth transportation solution
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$185-200k
+ Equity stock options. Salary applicable in Los Angeles
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To use technology, operational expertise, and new thinking to help kids reach their full potential by providing a safe, dependable way to get them where they need to be.
Role
Who you are
- You’re a seasoned attorney with a knack for collaboration and influence, and a proven people manager
- You are looking for an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor and business partner, fostering strong relationships across the organization and externally
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited Law School
- Bar Membership in good standing and licensed to practice Law
- 10+ years of experience working for an in-house legal team, preferably in the technology sector
- 8+ years experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, NDAs, and licensing agreements
- A track record of people-management, and success in mentoring and supporting direct reports
- Strong communication and legal skills to counsel internal stakeholders on contractual risks, obligations, and potential liabilities
- Comfort and familiarity working closely with key partners throughout the company to close high-value deals and bring new products to market
- Ability to efficiently and strategically manage all commercial contracting processes, support product development, manage privacy law, and collaborate with key stakeholders to align business strategies with legal requirements
- Ability to spearhead projects that make an immediate impact on our fast-growing, dynamic business, and design processes to automate and streamline high-velocity work
- A solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on helping business partners solve problems and overcome obstacles
What the job involves
- The Legal team works hand-in-hand with leaders across the company to support HopSkipDrive’s growth, innovation, and strategic initiatives
- It's an integral and highly impactful team that provides legal advice and guidance to ensure the company operates within legal boundaries while protecting intellectual property, financial interests, and regulatory compliance
- We navigate complex legal landscapes to mitigate risks and support innovation
- This is an exciting opportunity to learn in a fast-paced environment and own high-priority projects
- Overseeing and managing the entire contract lifecycle, from initiation and drafting to negotiation, execution, and termination
- Performing high-volume contract review, ensuring contracts are accurate, complete, and comply with company policies and legal requirements
- Managing vendor contracts, including negotiating terms, monitoring performance, and resolving disputes
- Leading and scaling teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, adapting quickly to changing business needs
- Managing a team of direct reports and skip-level reports, providing guidance, feedback, and development opportunities
- Collaborating with enterprise revenue teams to support sales and business development efforts
- Working effectively under pressure with demanding stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines
- Maintaining a systems-oriented, process-driven approach to contract management, identifying opportunities for efficiency and automation
- Reporting to the VP, Legal who leads the company’s legal functions
Our take
HopSkipDrive is an LA-based organization committed to eliminating transportation barriers for children, including those requiring special assistance. The organization was launched by three women who cite their "Mom DNA" as the reason for the success of HopSkipDrive, entwining their innate desire to help their own kids with the goal of making opportunities accessible to all children.
With all CareDrivers requiring a minimum of five years' experience in a caregiving field, HopSkipDrive operates on the principles of empathy, safety, and reliability. This is a smart rule to implement, as not only can they avoid those with inadequate experience, but they also ensure that employees are truly committed to helping children - the very reason the organization was founded. The company makes money by keeping a percentage of the fares it charges (CareDrivers get the rest).
HopSkipDrive collaborates with a number of social agencies and school districts, providing them with effective youth transportation solutions. Although the company is competing with existing transportation providers, such as national services, it continues to grow as a viable and fresh alternative, raising impressive funds and growing its leadership team with new hires. The company's results back up its success as well, saving 160,000 pounds of CO2 emissions in eight months after launching its SmartPooling ride-share product. Results and moves like these will allow it to expand its services and continue the modernization of school transportation.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Sep 2022
$37m
SERIES D
Aug 2021
$25m
SERIES C
Total funding: $107m
Company benefits
- We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision, so every full-time employee has equity
- In addition, we offer competitive market comp, flexible vacation, FSA, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential
Company HQ
Fashion District, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Joanna McFarland
(CEO & Co-founder)Former Board Member at the Marketplace Industry Association and LA Tech.org.
Janelle McGlothlin
(Co-founder)Principal at WriteBand Studio. BA and BSc in International Relations and Strategic Management at University of Pennsylvania.
Carolyn Yashari Becher
(Co-founder)Co-founder & current CEO at Pearline Health. Former Limited Partner at The Fund.
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