Commercial Counsel, SevenRooms
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Hospitality guest experience platform
Open for applications
Hospitality guest experience platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
+ Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help empower hospitality operators everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a business-minded, forward-thinking lawyer who will provide sound legal counsel and risk management advice for the company as we grow globally
- 7+ years of legal experience; at least 2 years in-house experience at an early or growth stage company Excellent business judgment, intellectual curiosity and the ability to balance legal and business requirements
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) strongly preferred
- High emotional intelligence and ability to communicate confidently, with a knack for explaining complex legal concepts to different audiencesAbility to work autonomously with limited direction to drive high value, strategic deals to completion
- Excellent organizational, project management, and prioritization skills
- Ability to support global stakeholders in different time zones
- Excellent communication skills with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders Expertise in contracts evaluation and negotiation Previous experience working with outside counsel is a plusQualified and licensed to practice in the applicable jurisdiction
What the job involves
- SevenRooms is hiring a Commercial Counsel to help drive the day-to-day responsibilities for the Legal function
- In this role, your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: (i) drafting and negotiating complex customer agreements, strategic partnerships and vendor contracts, (ii) advising on data privacy and regulatory compliance, (iii) ensuring that new products meet all applicable legal requirements, establishing best practices for AI tools and other emerging technology, and supporting cross-functional initiatives across a global organization
- Draft, negotiate and examine a broad range of agreements, such as client contracts, strategic partnership opportunities, NDAs, and vendor/supplier agreements
- Provide sound legal counsel and support the company’s cross-functional goals. You will support and advise our team on opportunities or business issues across Operations, Product, Finance, People/HR, Sales, Customer Success, Engineering and Marketing. You will be expected to identify and assess legal risks and opportunities, research and proactively manage legal issues relevant to the hospitality industry, and provide counsel accordingly
- Offer guidance and serve as the escalation point for a wide variety of legal matters, including but not limited to contract negotiations & interpretations, state/federal and international compliance issues, data/privacy regulations, intellectual property, and other corporate matters
- Support complex corporate matters (eg M&A, financing transactions, etc.) as they arise
- Support the growth and continuous improvement of the in-house legal team, which will manage legal matters for the company in alignment with our mission, values and business objectives
- Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized legal matters
- Partner with revenue recognition, deal desk, sales operations, privacy and security, and other internal stakeholder teams to ensure negotiated agreements are consistent with internal policies and processes
- Stay current with hospitality industry trends and legal developments, ensuring the company’s practices remain compliant and competitive
Salary benchmarks
Our take
SevenRooms is a guest experience and retention platform that helps restaurants and hospitality operators manage reservations, guest data, and operations. Founded in 2011, the platform allows businesses to take better control of customer information, thereby improving relationships and streamlining operations.
The company serves over 11,000 operators, including major clients like MGM, Wynn, and Marriott, and powers 80% of Las Vegas's major hotels and restaurants/. The platform helps restaurants increase repeat booking and collect guest feedback, offering personalized marketing and improving customer experience.
As more businesses embrace technology, SevenRooms is positioned for even more success. Its focus on building personalized guest relationships and offering data-driven insights make it a key player in shaping the future of the hospitality industry.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
55% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jun 2020
$50m
SERIES B
Oct 2018
$5.1m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $71.5m
Company benefits
- 401(k) & Retirement Plans: Helping you prepare for your future
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Multiple plans to fit your unique needs
- Flex Hours & Remote Work: Your own schedule, on your own terms
- Stock Options: Have a stake in our growing business
- Paid Parental Leave: Time off to grow and support your family
- Learning & Growth: Providing support and programming to give you room to grow
- Unlimited Vacation: Take the time you need for some R&R
- Fresh Start: Your first two weeks of employment as paid time off
- Roomies Choice: A monthly stipend giving you choice to invest in yourself
- Tenure Experiences: Milstone awards to recognize your time and deidcation
Company HQ
Rose Hill, New York, NY
Leadership
Joel Montaniel
(CEO)Joel started their career as a Credit Suisse Analyst, before spending 7 months at C&K Properties and 2 years at LivePerson. They left their position as Chief of Staff in July 2011 to co-found SevenRooms, serving as CEO since.
Allison Page
(CPO)Began their career in Investment Banking at Credit Suisse before joining Hodes Weill & Associates. They hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance & Real Estate from The Wharton School.
Kinesh Patel
(CTO)Received a B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business. Team Lead, Scientific Computing at ExxonMobil.
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