Director, Legal, Commercial & Product

Summary

Join HopSkipDrive's Legal team as a seasoned attorney and people manager. You will oversee the entire contract lifecycle, perform high-volume contract reviews, manage vendor contracts, and lead and scale teams. This role requires a Juris Doctor (JD), bar membership, significant experience in in-house legal work and contract negotiation, and proven people-management skills. You will collaborate with internal teams, manage direct and skip-level reports, and work in a fast-paced, remote environment. HopSkipDrive offers competitive compensation, equity, flexible vacation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work for a growing technology company.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Equity
• Flexible vacation
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k)
• FSA
• Opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential
• Equity stock options
• Remote work