About the RoleGopuff is looking for a
Corporate Counsel to take real ownership of our litigation docket and gig/employment practice, with direct mentorship, high visibility, and the kind of hands-on, senior-level work that fast-tracks your development. Own litigation. Be the go-to on gig/employment. Build a function. Accelerate your career.
What You'll Do:Litigation Docket- Own the litigation docket (employment, commercial, and other matters) from intake through resolution
- Direct outside counsel on strategy, discovery, motion practice, and settlement
- Handle appropriate matters in-house
Litigation Portfolio Strategy & Management- Take on strategic and operational management of the litigation function, ensuring matters are appropriately prioritized and resourced
- Manage the function strategically: prioritization, outside counsel selection and performance, budgets, and reporting to senior leadership
Employment Counseling & Gig Economy Workforce Matters- Counsel HR and Operations on the full range of employment matters: performance, investigations, terminations, wage-and-hour, accommodations
- Become the company expert on independent contractor classification, gig economy workforce issues, and related policy
Broader Legal Work (Generalist Growth Areas)- Support commercial contracting and other business agreements
- Provide product and operational counseling on new initiatives and evolving business models
- Take ownership of discrete projects in evolving areas of the business
Who You Are- 4-6+ years of legal experience, including at least 2 years of hands-on litigation work (discovery, motion practice, outside counsel management)
- Litigation experience from a firm, in-house, or government
- Employment counseling experience is valued but not required
- Experience with independent contractor, gig economy, or worker classification issues is a plus
- Exposure to additional practice areas (e.g., commercial contracts, corporate, real estate, product, or regulatory) is a plus
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- Hybrid position with 3 days in office at our Spring Garden HQ
How You Work- Ownership mentality: you see issues, you handle them
- Comfortable operating independently in a lean, fast-moving team
- Hard hat and a lunch pail mentality; with ability to think like a GC
- Strong judgment and the ability to translate legal risk into business decisions
Compensation- Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we'd reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role's compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.
- This role is eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus and participation in Gopuff's equity incentive plan.
- Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000
Benefits Overview- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- HSA or FSA eligibility
- Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- 25% employee discount & FAM Membership
- Flexible PTO
- Group Life Insurance
- EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)
