Corporate Counsel

Via
New York, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

Legal professionals with transactional experience and a tech-savvy mindset will find this strategic role in a global transportation tech company.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4-6 years of transactional legal experience and a tech background will thrive here.
    — “Obtained a JD with impressive academic achievement, minimum of 4-6 years experience at a top law firm, in-house legal department or a combination of the two, including significant transactional experience.”
  • Legal professionals with a keen interest in public mobility and transportation tech will align well with Via's mission.
    — “Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong ability to balance legal and business priorities in negotiations.
    — “Business-minded (you will negotiate business as well as legal issues).”
  • The position involves a global scope, which may require international travel or coordination.
    — “manage deals in the U.S. and around the world.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in drafting and negotiating SaaS and complex commercial agreements.
    — “draft and negotiate a fast-growing pipeline of complex transit tech contracts, including standard SaaS (Software as a Service) contracts and more complex deals with robust add-on services.”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage vendor and partner relationships through contract structures.
    — “Manage contractual relationships with vendors and negotiate agreements with strategic partners.”
  • Showcase your cross-functional collaboration experience with various departments.
    — “Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and advise on relevant legal issues and risks.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Drafting and negotiating complex contracts
  • Managing contractual relationships
  • Providing legal support to global business
Typical background
Top law firmIn-house legal department

Skills & requirements

Required

Corporate And Tech TransactionsContract Drafting And NegotiationLegal JudgmentCross-functional CollaborationAnalytical And Critical Thinking SkillsAttention To Detail

Preferred

Pharm. DMaster’s Degree

Stack & domain

Corporate And Tech TransactionsSaas ContractsVendor Service AgreementsMsasService Provider AgreementsTerms Of UseConsumer CommunicationsBusiness And Legal JudgmentAttention To DetailTeam PlayerAutonomyContract Drafting And NegotiationLegalIn-house Legal WorkFast-growing Company

About the role

Original posting from Via via Greenhouse

Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

Via is looking for an exceptional lawyer to join us as we rapidly grow our business domestically and internationally and prepare to launch new cities around the world. As a Corporate Counsel, you join our dynamic and growing Legal Department, with a particular focus on strategic matters and complex revenue-generating commercial contracts. You will work closely with all members of the legal team, gaining hands-on exposure to all aspects of in-house legal work at a fast-growing company.

What You’ll Do:

You will support our business by working directly with our commercial team to manage deals in the U.S. and around the world, bringing sound business and legal judgment and a clear sense of company priorities.

You will draft and negotiate a fast-growing pipeline of complex transit tech contracts, including standard SaaS (Software as a Service) contracts and more complex deals with robust add-on services, with a wide variety of customers.

Manage contractual relationships with vendors and negotiate agreements with strategic partners, including NDAs, engagement letters, vendor service agreements, MSAs, service provider agreements, terms of use and consumer communications.

You are curious about the full spectrum of a robust in-house practice, and will work with other specialists on the legal team to learn and contribute across the board in a cross-functional environment.

Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and advise on relevant legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures, approval processes, and company policies and procedures.

Provide general legal support to our global business on an as-needed basis.

Who You Are:

Obtained a JD with impressive academic achievement, minimum of 4-6 years experience at a top law firm, in-house legal department or a combination of the two, including significant transactional experience.

Substantive expertise in corporate and tech transactions preferred.

Meticulous and vigilant, with a keen attention to detail.

Willing to wear multiple hats and work on contracts of all types.

Team player who works well cross-functionally.

High-energy and enjoy working autonomously.

Outstanding contract drafter and negotiator.

Business-minded (you will negotiate business as well as legal issues).

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Compensation and Benefits: 

Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable.

Salary Range: $200,000-$230,000.

We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans, 401K matching, catered lunch on Wednesdays, and many other perks.

There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.

Source: Via careers (Greenhouse)

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