Corporate Counsel

Whatnot•New York, NY

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an exceptional Corporate Counsel to support Whatnot’s rapidly scaling business operations. As a key member of our growing legal team, you will advise on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters, from negotiating high-impact contracts to supporting strategic transactions and governance initiatives. This person will partner closely with teams across the company—including Partnerships, Product, Finance, and Operations—to build and manage scalable legal programs that empower innovation while managing risk. The ideal candidate has strong experience with both commercial agreements and general corporate work, thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and brings a proactive, business-minded approach to problem solving. We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our New York City, San Francisco, or Los Angeles hubs.

Requirements

A law degree and active membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (preferably NY or CA).
7+ years of combined experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a focus on commercial contracting and corporate law.
Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts, including technology and SaaS agreements.
Solid understanding of general corporate principles, including governance, financings, and M&A transactions.
Strong business judgment and ability to translate legal advice into actionable business guidance.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset—with a sense of humor and curiosity.

Responsibilities

Support general corporate matters, including entity management, corporate governance, and capitalization administration.
Assist with financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
Advise business teams on contract structure, risk allocation, and negotiation strategies.
Work closely with outside counsel on specialized corporate, tax, or M&A matters as needed.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, creator, influencer, marketing, SaaS, and technology contracts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable templates, playbooks, and contracting processes.
Partner with Finance and Business Operations on compliance, risk management, and deal execution.
Support internal education and training around contract processes and legal best practices.
Help strengthen and scale Whatnot’s legal operations and infrastructure to support continued growth.

Benefits

Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits
Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.