Commercial Counsel

Strava•San Francisco, CA

1d•$180,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Strava is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join their team. This role involves meticulous legal drafting, deft negotiation, and project management to execute strategic commercial agreements for various departments. The ideal candidate will be excited about providing commercial support to further Strava's mission of connecting the world through movement. This position will involve working with cross-functional stakeholders, users, the community, and vendors. The role is part of a low-ego, high-impact in-house legal function and reports to Strava’s Deputy General Counsel, Corporate and Commercial. The company follows a flexible hybrid model, requiring more than half of the time to be spent on-site in their San Francisco or New York office (three days per week).

Requirements

4+ years of experience in commercial negotiations and contract drafting
A mix of top law firm and in-house experience at a multinational, consumer-facing technology company
Ability to find innovative, practical solutions to complex contracting challenges, balancing risk tolerance with business objectives
Enjoy negotiating deals and advocating for and protecting the interests of the business
Ability to clearly distill complex legal concepts into actionable guidance and influence at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Be responsible for providing practical day-to-day commercial legal support to the Strava for Business team, including negotiation of our sponsored challenge agreements.
Support cross-functional teams on negotiation of a wide variety of vendor, partnership, consulting, data protection, API and licensing agreements.
Develop and maintain enablement materials including legal playbooks, FAQs, training, and self-service materials for our cross-functional partners.