Legal & Compliance Counsel

Summary

Join Whizz, a rapidly growing e-bike subscription service, as the Head of Legal and build the legal function from the ground up. You will play a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and developing necessary contracts as the company scales. Key responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts, supporting geographic expansion, providing legal support for new product launches, managing legal processes and disputes, maintaining legal documents, and advising leadership. The ideal candidate possesses proven experience in a senior legal role within a startup or high-growth company, strong analytical and research skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Whizz offers a competitive salary and benefits package, remote work flexibility, and the opportunity to lead the legal function of a dynamic startup.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior legal role in startup or high-growth company with strong project management skills
• Strong ability to independently analyze legal matters, conduct thorough research on applicable laws, and deliver clear, practical advice — even in unfamiliar legal areas
• A proactive and resourceful mindset — you’re not afraid to pick up the phone, chase down answers, push for clarity, or escalate when needed. You know how to get things done
• Excellent skills in locating, analyzing, and interpreting legal and regulatory materials — both through public databases and via direct communication with regulatory bodies

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts with contractors, landlords, suppliers, and partners — making sure everything is legally solid and aligned with our goals
• Support our geographic expansion into new states and (in the future) countries. You’ll ensure we’re compliant with local regulations and help us open new offices — for example, in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Toronto
• Provide legal support for new product launches across different regions — such as moped rentals in new states or rolling out a network of charging stations for bikes and batteries
• Navigate legal processes and complex, high-stakes cases involving city officials, employees, partners, or customers. Think things like regulatory cases with the NYC Department of Transportation or Fire Department , or even litigation involving staff or clients
• Keep all company legal documents and communications accurate, up to date, and in line with relevant laws
• Stay ahead of legal developments, spot compliance risks early, and help us avoid penalties and violations
• Advise leadership on legal matters, do research, and turn complex legal questions into practical advice
• Work with external counsel as needed and handle legal disputes, escalations, and communications with public authorities such as the police, DMV, and licensing or regulatory agencies

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity to build and lead the legal function of a fast-growing startup
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Coverage of WeWork coworking space