Commercial & Product Counsel

Role Description

The Legal team at Givebutter manages a steady flow of vendor agreements, customer contracts, partnership deals, and product questions that need sharp legal judgment, fast. This is a high-ownership role.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracting (Primary Focus)

  • First-chair all inbound vendor agreements: negotiate, redline, and close contracts with technology vendors, service providers, data processors, and other third parties across the full range of agreement types (SaaS, DPAs, NDAs, professional services, licensing)
  • First-chair all outbound customer and sales contracts: own the contracting process for Givebutter's revenue-generating agreements, including enterprise customer terms and service agreements
  • Build the contracting infrastructure: develop and maintain templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and self-serve tools that enable operations and sales teams to move faster with less legal bottleneck
  • Implement and optimize AI-powered legal workflows: use AI tools, AI agents, and agentic workflows for contract review, clause analysis, and negotiation support; continuously iterate on the legal ops tech stack to maximize throughput without sacrificing quality
  • Manage contract lifecycle: own the process from intake through execution, including tracking obligations, renewal dates, and key terms across the portfolio
  • Partnerships
  • Second-chair partnership agreements: support the General Counsel on strategic partnerships, including payment processor relationships, platform integrations, and channel partnerships
  • Draft and negotiate ancillary partnership documents: handle the supporting agreements, amendments, and operational terms that flow from partnership relationships
  • Product Counseling & Compliance Support
  • Serve as day-to-day legal advisor to the product team: help drive our Product Roadmap by affirmatively suggesting opportunities for expansion and advise Product, Design & Engineering (PDE) on compliance-by-design for new features, payment flows, and data practices
  • Support the General Counsel and Security & Compliance Manager on compliance matters: assist with regulatory filings, licensing questions, privacy compliance, and consumer protection issues as they arise
  • Advise on marketing and commercial claims: review marketing materials, competitive positioning, and customer-facing disclosures for legal risk
  • Corporate & General Support
  • Support the General Counsel on corporate work: assist with corporate governance, equity matters, and board-level projects as needed
  • Support claims and disputes: help manage claims, demand letters, and escalated customer disputes under the General Counsel's direction
  • Contribute to legal team development: help build the processes, documentation, and institutional knowledge that will scale with Givebutter's growth

  Requirements

  • A J.D. and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction
  • 5–7 years of legal experience, with meaningful time spent in-house at a growth-stage fintech company (experience at a payments company or fundraising platform strongly preferred)
  • High-volume commercial contracting execution
  • Contracting systems & infrastructure buildout
  • Product counseling in a high growth, tech environment
  • Applied use of legal technology and AI tools

  Benefits

  • Remote Work: Work remotely from one of our 10 hubs (Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville).
  • Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts.
  • Dependent Care Coverage: We offer coverage for dependents, with 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents.
  • Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership.
  • 401k: We offer a 3% 401k match for all eligible employee's.
  • Vacation and Holidays: Givebutter offers a Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays.
  • Wellness Week: Givebutter closes for one week each summer to prioritize rest and recharge for the entire team.
  • Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents and comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora.
  • Family Care Support: Access a company-paid UrbanSitter membership plus care credits to book trusted, background-checked caregivers for childcare, senior care, pet care, and household support when you need it most.
  • Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology.
  • Coworking Stipend: Enjoy a monthly stipend that gives you the freedom to work from coworking spaces or cafés whenever you need connection, community, or a change of scenery.
  • Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter.
  • Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities.
  • Love What You Do: We are a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector. Feel good about the work you're doing and the company you work for.