Corporate Counsel
About The Position
At Pon, our motto is "We move you to a better world." Not just because we're in the business of moving millions of people and products every day – but because we're equally committed to moving our people to a brighter, better world. Our Core Values are Trust to Act, Passion to Perform, Care & Act Responsibly and Make it Fun. Our Pon.Bike cluster is a major player in the global bicycle industry. The portfolio includes leading bicycle brands likeSanta Cruz, OneUp, Reserve, Cervélo, Cannondale, and many more. We are searching for a Corporate Counsel for the Pon.Bike Cluster supporting the Americas region. The position can be based in Santa Cruz, CA or Aliso Viejo, CA. ABOUT YOU As a key member of the Pon.Bike global legal team you will work within the Cervelo or Santa Cruz headquarters and serve a variety of Pon.Bike brands (primarily those based in North America - Cervelo, Santa Cruz, Reserve, OneUp, Mike’s Bikes, Cannondale, Schwinn/Mongoose). You will provide advice and leadership on a wide range of legal issues to support our global businesses and serve as a proactive and trusted business partner to leaders across our organization.
Requirements
- California bar admission
- 4+ years of legal experience working with a US national or global law firm, focused on corporate general practice
- Experience in sophisticated contract drafting and negotiation, and general corporate law
- Ability to hone in on key issues and risks and tailor to business objectives and priorities
- Strong level of pragmatism, cut through, 80/20 approach to problems
- Ability to lead projects independently, with initiative and ownership
- Attention to detail with the ability to understand the big picture
- Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in a business environment (avoiding legal jargon), adjusting communication style as needed to communicate with different types of people across the organization
- Ability to build open, trusting, and honest relationships, effectively influencing a wide range of people across diverse fields, with sensitivity to different cultures, and inspiring confidence in others to take entrepreneurial risks
- Ability to bring positive energy and instill a sense of agility and resilience in teams you participate in
- Experience with adhering to internal controls and company policies
- Flexibility in leading or assisting with other projects and tasks as assigned
- Ability to travel up to 20% in the US and globally
- Ability to read and comprehend and explain documents in English.
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in English (Fluent proficiency level).
Nice To Haves
- Interest in cycling is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership across brands to provide proactive legal guidance that balances risk with our goals
- Manage general corporate law matters and ensure we adhere to internal controls and global company policies
- Own the full lifecycle of complex commercial contracts, including sponsorship agreements, vendor services, and distribution deals
- Cut through complexity and find practical solutions to emerging business hurdles
- Build trusting relationships with teams in different fields and cultures to ensure legal objectives align with our Core Values
- Taking full ownership of independent projects from start to finish, whether they are local to California or impact the broader Americas region
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision plans
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Voluntary benefits (critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance)
- FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
- 401k and company match
- Generous Paid Time Off Programs
- Great discounts on company products
- Employee Wellness Program
- Parental Leave program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
