The Commercial Counsel will provide legal advice, support contract negotiations, ensure compliance, and facilitate commercial initiatives within the company.
Founded in 2012, EasyPost is a YC unicorn whose mission is to make shipping simple for businesses, from garage startups to the Fortune 500. Shipping, now more than ever, is the backbone of the global economy, but integrating the technology-enabled operations of a modern business with the low-tech and complex shipping industry has always been a challenge. EasyPost solves this problem with the first developer-friendly REST API for shipping, and we continue to push boundaries and discover new ways to simplify shipping for all. Our team is rapidly growing, and this is the perfect time to get on board. Join us, and help build the shipping infrastructure of the future.
About the Role:
The Commercial Counsel will play a key role in providing strategic legal advice and support on a broad range of legal matters, focusing on commercial transactions. The primary focus will be on revenue producing agreements and vendor agreements, and will also include other general corporate legal issues. This Commercial Counsel will work closely with senior leadership to ensure legal compliance and facilitate commercial initiatives.
What You Will Do:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
o Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including vendor, partnership, and customer agreements.
o Act as point person between legal, growth, security and finance to own the contracting process.
o Provide legal analysis and strategic advice on potential transactions.
o Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations affecting the company's operations.
o Provide general legal support to internal departments on an as-needed basis.
About You:
o Bachelor’s degree in law, legal studies, business, or related field
o Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
o 5+ years of related experience, preferably in a corporate legal department and/or law firm.
o Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial transactions.
o Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
o Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
What We Offer:
o Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
o Competitive compensation package and equity
o Monthly work from home stipend of $50
o Flexible work schedule and paid time off
o Collaborative culture with a supportive team
o A great place to work with unlimited growth opportunities
o The opportunity to make massive contributions at a hyper-growth company
o Make an impact on a product helping ship millions of packages per day
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"EasyPost is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law."
To be considered for this position, you must be authorized and based in the United States.
Top Skills
Contract Law
Legal Analysis
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