Director of Legal

Summary

Join Archive in its mission to revolutionize consumer shopping habits by reducing waste. As a leading technology platform for branded resale, Archive partners with over 50 global brands. We are expanding our team to enhance the user experience for secondhand shopping and develop software for brands. The company seeks a highly driven Director of Legal to manage legal compliance, contracts, risk mitigation, and provide strategic legal counsel. This role offers the chance to shape the legal framework of a rapidly growing company in the booming secondhand market. Archive is a Series B company backed by prominent investors, boasting an inclusive and transparent culture.

Requirements

• 4+ years of proven legal experience, including time at both a law firm and in-house at a growing startup
• J.D. or equivalent legal degree required
• Background in the technology industry, with experience across a variety of legal areas such as corporate, commercial contracts, intellectual property, privacy, and tax law
• Familiarity with local and international privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), particularly as they relate to e-commerce, consumer experience, and digital products
• Strong track record of providing pragmatic, business-minded legal advice
• Comfortable operating as both a strategic leader and hands-on contributor in a fast-paced environment as the sole in-house Legal employee
• Able to react quickly and appropriately to urgent matters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into practical recommendations
• Collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments, aligning legal guidance with business objectives

Responsibilities

• Ensure the company's operations and activities comply with all relevant laws and regulations in the US and all regions where Archive operates
• Promote legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the company
• Create, monitor, and update the Terms of Use and Privacy Policies across our white-labeled sites, as necessary
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and licensing agreements
• Work with Archive's brand-facing functions in brand negotiations
• Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, providing proactive advice to the leadership team
• Provide advice to Archive’s leaders and staff on a variety of legal topics that relate to our resale, ecommerce, consumer protections, privacy, tax, and other business relevant areas
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate policies, and compliance with corporate laws
• Identify and work with external counsel to support expansion into new geographies, determining the legal and registration requirements to set up and conduct business abroad
• Manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights
• Provide guidance on employment-related legal issues, including hiring practices, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws
• Oversee and manage any litigation or disputes involving the company, working with external counsel, as necessary

Benefits

• Employee and dependent healthcare
• 401(k) enrollment
• Remote work