Commercial Counsel @ Rippling

Commercial Counsel

Posted on 12/14/2022

INACTIVE

Locations

United States

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Sales

Communications

Requirements

3+ years of experience at a law firm, in-house, or other relevant roles. Tech transactions experience preferred
Substantive knowledge of SaaS licensing, strategic alliances, channel sales and distribution models, and/or intellectual property
Entrepreneurial mindset, solution-oriented ethos, and ready to roll up your sleeves
Passion for efficient processes
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent drafting and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to break down complex legal jargon into easy-to-understand and practical advice
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Sense of humor
Law degree (e.g. JD or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Serve as a key legal advisor on a variety of commercial transactions, including strategic partner relationships, customer contracts, and vendor agreements
Partner with our Business Development, Sales, and Client Services teams to build out and manage Rippling's commercial counseling function
Develop enablement tools (playbooks, trainings, etc.), templates, and negotiation processes to establish best-in-class practices at Rippling
Navigate complex regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and abroad to create scalable and innovative solutions for our products and services
Collaborate cross functionally with our internal teams (Privacy, Finance, Security, Product and Engineering) on development and documentation of new features and services
Drive the compliance culture at Rippling and embed integrity and compliance in all of our operations as our company grows
Advise and assist with Rippling's general legal needs as they arise

Desired Qualifications

Experience negotiating SaaS/software, strategic alliances, or channel sales agreements
Experience in data protection and privacy-related matters

About Rippling

Rippling is the first way for businesses to manage all of their HR & IT—payroll, benefits, computers, apps, and more—in one unified workforce platform.

By connecting every business system to one source of truth for employee data, businesses can automate all of the manual work they normally need to do to make employee changes. Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can just click a button and set up a new employees’ payroll, health insurance, work computer, and third-party apps—like Slack, Zoom, and Office 365—all within 90 seconds.

Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $700M from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, and Bedrock—and was named one of America’s best startup employers by Forbes (#12 out of 500).

About the role

We are looking for a highly-motivated, business-minded attorney to join as Commercial Counsel on the Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Business Development, Client Services, Product, Finance, Accounting, and Security, and will report to our Deputy General Counsel. You are a self-starter and take pride in helping colleagues navigate strategic initiatives and efficiently getting deals done. You have a passion for providing creative, proactive, and pragmatic legal guidance and will have an exciting opportunity to manage commercial matters at Rippling. We love fresh perspectives on how commercial processes should be run, and welcome your innovative thoughts on achieving that intersection of highest efficiency and protection in Rippling commercial engagements.

What you will do

Serve as a key legal advisor on a variety of commercial transactions, including strategic partner relationships, customer contracts, and vendor agreements.
Partner with our Business Development, Sales, and Client Services teams to build out and manage Rippling’s commercial counseling function.
Develop enablement tools (playbooks, trainings, etc.), templates, and negotiation processes to establish best-in-class practices at Rippling.
Navigate complex regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and abroad to create scalable and innovative solutions for our products and services.
Collaborate cross functionally with our internal teams (Privacy, Finance, Security, Product and Engineering) on development and documentation of new features and services.
Drive the compliance culture at Rippling and embed integrity and compliance in all of our operations as our company grows.
Advise and assist with Rippling’s general legal needs as they arise.

What you will need

3+ years of experience at a law firm, in-house, or other relevant roles. Tech transactions experience preferred.
Substantive knowledge of SaaS licensing, strategic alliances, channel sales and distribution models, and/or intellectual property.
Entrepreneurial mindset, solution-oriented ethos, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
Passion for efficient processes.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent drafting and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to break down complex legal jargon into easy-to-understand and practical advice.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Sense of humor.
Law degree (e.g. JD or equivalent).

Nice to have

Experience negotiating SaaS/software, strategic alliances, or channel sales agreements.
Experience in data protection and privacy-related matters

Additional Information

This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees located in the below markets may expect offers in the below ranges for this role.

New York City: $164,100 - $210,000/year

Colorado: $139,400 - $178,500/year

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above based on these considerations.

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If you don’t meet all of the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to apply. No job description is perfect, and we might find an even more suitable opportunity that matches your skills and experience.

Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations[at]rippling.com.

We are committed both to the health of our employees and to promoting a safe and collaborative workplace, and vaccinations are the best way to end the COVID-19 pandemic and to protect our community. In the U.S., where permitted under federal and state law, all offers of employment will be conditioned upon new hires providing proof of vaccination prior to their start date, unless the individual qualifies for an accommodation. For all other locations, vaccinations are strongly encouraged.

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Company Overview

Rippling is on a mission to eliminate the administrative work of running a company. The company offers an all-in-one platform to help manage HR and IT operations.

Company Core Values

Humility - We try to understand others before trying to be understood, even when it’s inconvenient.
Integrity - We try to do the right thing, especially when it’s inconvenient.
Responsibility - We take responsibility for our role in every outcome, especially when it’s inconvenient.
Never not my problem - We’re willing to step out of our lane to make life better for each other, and our customers.
We push the limits - We dream one size bigger. We always have the audacity to challenge the status quo.
We run hard - In business, every second matters. We act quickly and execute with urgency.