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About the Team

Providing critical support and guidance company-wide, our Legal team has a tangible impact on the entire company's business operations and strategic initiatives. The team values integrity and takes every opportunity to advise and advocate effectively on behalf of GOAT Group and its business goals. As a member of our team, you will work with others who are collaborative, handle a high volume of projects and thrive in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.

Role Overview

Reporting into the Director, Legal, the Commercial Counsel will be responsible for all commercial matters and advising internal teams on legal issues surrounding the Company's services and operations.

In this role, you will:

  • Draft and review a broad range of commercial agreements and correspondence and lead/assist in the negotiation of contractual issues
  • Assist in development and implementation of various legal templates, forms, playbooks, and communications
  • Manage and maintain external facing terms and conditions according to changes in business practices
  • Provide day-to-day legal support and advice to internal stakeholders on relevant business and legal matters
  • Support digital, print, and out-of-home marketing efforts, including negotiations with influencers, content providers, stylists, and agencies
  • Keep informed of industry-specific regulations and ensure that appropriate risk management strategies are in place
  • Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organization and develop strategies to reduce potential areas of risk
  • Actively participate in annual and multi-year strategic planning activities
  • Partner closely with the Procurement team and provide critical support on all procurement and vendor contract-related matters

We are looking for:

  • Juris doctorate from an accredited top tier law school
  • Member in good standing of the California Bar
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a transactional or commercial-related legal position at a law firm and in-house legal department
  • Experience in structuring, negotiating, reviewing, and drafting a variety of commercial agreements across a broad range of practice areas, including vendor agreements, marketing agreements, professional services arrangements, SaaS agreements, engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, etc.
  • Strong knowledge and demonstrable experience in the areas of retail and e-commerce, data privacy, advertising, marketing, and consumer laws and regulations
  • International experience in emerged and emerging markets is beneficial
  • Must possess the highest level of professionalism, work ethic, and integrity with the ability to maintain confidential information
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communication skills

GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become the leading and most trusted sneaker marketplace in the world. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 30 million members across 170 countries.

Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, Flight Club remains the premier source for authentic, rare sneakers.

The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator.

We encourage you to apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement. We look for people who are passionate about what we do, not just those who check off all the boxes.

GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, if applicable. If you are a California resident, please review our California Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants.




Summary
Company name: GOAT
Remote job title: Commercial Counsel
Job tags: e-commerce, marketplace, fashion & luxury

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