Senior Counsel

The role

The Senior Counsel, Commercial will manage day-to-day legal and compliance needs and help execute strategic priorities. You will work with leaders across the company to review agreements, manage commercial partnerships, and provide product counseling.

What you will do

• Review, negotiate, and draft commercial contracts, technology agreements, data protection agreements, license and intellectual property agreements, marketing agreements, real estate leases, transporta
• Lead negotiation and ongoing management of strategic commercial partnerships.
• Serve as legal partner to the product team by reviewing new initiatives, designs, features, and disclosures for consumer protection law compliance.
• Own and manage the privacy program to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Provide advice to colleagues on intellectual property, advertising, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and evaluate business and legal risks.
• Support corporate governance matters and the execution of strategic transactions including M&A, equity, and other financings.

Required qualifications

• 6-12 years of relevant experience
• Organized and resourceful
• Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Able to understand business needs and partner with colleagues to find creative solutions
• Strong understanding of the interplay between legal and business risk
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong general commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience leveraging legal AI tools

Nice to have

• Mix of law firm experience and in-house experience at a fast-paced technology, food, or consumer goods company

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days

About the company

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. The company delivers organic produce, meats, seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states.