Commercial Counsel
Strava is the app for active people. With over 200 million athletes in more than 185 countries, it’s more than tracking workouts—it’s where people make progress together, from new habits to new personal bests. No matter your sport or how you track it, Strava’s got you covered. Find your crew, crush your goals, and make every effort count.
About the role
We’re looking for a Commercial Counsel to join our team! In this role, you’ll pair meticulous legal drafting and deft negotiation skills with top-notch project management to execute strategic commercial agreements for teammates across all departments. You’ll work with cross-functional stakeholders, users, our community, and vendors. Come join a low-ego, high-impact in-house legal function, where you’ll report to Strava’s Deputy General Counsel, Corporate and Commercial.
We follow a flexible hybrid model that translates to more than half of your time on-site in our San Francisco or New York office — three days per week.
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.
Requirements
- You have 4+ years of experience in commercial negotiations and contract drafting.
- You have a mix of top law firm and in-house experience at a multinational, consumer-facing technology company.
- You find innovative, practical solutions to complex contracting challenges, balancing risk tolerance with business objectives.
- You love to negotiate a good deal and advocate for and protect the interests of the business.
- You can clearly distill complex legal concepts into actionable guidance and influence at all levels of the organization.
Benefits
Movement brings us together. At Strava, we’re building the world’s largest community of active people, helping them stay motivated and achieve their goals. Our global team is passionate about making movement fun, meaningful, and accessible to everyone. Whether you’re shaping the technology, growing our community, or driving innovation, your work at Strava makes an impact.
When you join Strava, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a movement. Strava builds software that makes the best part of our athletes’ days even better. Just as we’re deeply committed to unlocking their potential, we’re dedicated to providing a world-class, inclusive workplace where our employees can grow and thrive, too.
Pay
Compensation Range: $180K - $190K