Counsel, Business Enablement (San Francisco or New York Based)
About Gap Inc.
Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.
About The Role
Business Enablement is a critical function within Gap Inc.’s Legal organization that helps drive faster, clearer, and more scalable execution of strategic initiatives and complex transactions. The function serves as a bridge between Business stakeholders and different functions on the one hand and Legal on the other, supporting optimal decision-making by simplifying engagement, clarifying risk and options, and enabling teams to move high-impact work forward efficiently and responsibly.
Business Enablement supports enterprise and brand priorities by supporting legal subject-matter experts and partnering closely with business stakeholders across all functions from Marketing, Finance, Tax, to Strategy, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal Operations and more. In addition to accelerating strategic deals and projects, the function will be working in close partnership with the business and Procurement team to strengthen the company’s contracting ecosystem through improved processes, tools, and standards that scale across the organization.
The Business Enablement Counsel supports the Business Enablement function by helping drive complex transactions, strategic projects, and process improvements forward. This role offers exposure to high-impact deals and enterprise initiatives while developing strong commercial judgment, project management skills, and executive-level communication capabilities.
Working closely with the Business Enablement lead, this attorney will collaborate with legal subject-matter experts and business stakeholders to help ensure strategic matters progress efficiently, issues are clearly framed, and decisions are supported with well-structured analysis. The role balances transaction support with process and enablement initiatives designed to improve how Legal partners with the business.
What You'll Do
- Transaction & Strategic Project Support
- Support high-impact transactions and strategic initiatives under the guidance of the Business Enablement lead.
- Assist in managing timelines, tracking issues, and coordinating input from legal subject-matter experts.
- Partner with subject matter attorneys as appropriate to support deal execution and momentum.
- Help identify and surface key legal and business issues in complex deals and projects.
- Prepare clear, structured materials, such as issue trackers, summaries, and decision memos.
- Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
- Act as a point of contact between business partners and legal teams on assigned matters.
- Follow up on open items to ensure momentum, alignment, and accountability.
- Assist in preparing materials for escalation and senior-level review, including concise executive-ready summaries.
- Process & Enablement Initiatives
- Support the development, maintenance, and evolution of:
- Contract templates
- Playbooks and guidance documents
- Self-service tools and resources
- Support the contracting process improvements and initiatives.
- In collaboration with Legal Operations, assist in capturing metrics and other data to help inform the scope, priorities, and impact of the Business Enablement function
- Professional Development
- Build strong commercial and strategic legal skills through exposure to high-stakes decision-making and senior leadership.
- Develop the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a practical, solution-oriented manner.
- Gain experience operating as a legal “business partner,” not solely a legal advisor or contract drafter.
Who You Are
- JD with 6-8 years of experience in commercial contracts, in-house legal, or a relevant law firm practice.
- Retail and international experience is desirable but not a prerequisite.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
- Excellent judgment and influencing skills including strong ability to build and maintain relationships across the enterprise.
- Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it clearly and concisely to varied audiences.
- Proven ability to operate in a strategic, cross-functional capacity and beyond traditional contract work.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with multiple stakeholders and dealing with ambiguity.
Location: San Francisco or New York
Benefits at Gap Inc.
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
- Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
- Employee stock purchase plan.*
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
- See more of the benefits we offer.
- For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $169,200 - $220,000 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
