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Associate Commercial Counsel

Posted Jan 23
Full Time
Remote

THE CHALLENGE

In the last decade, Eventbrite has grown from a small US company to a complex NYSE-listed global business, providing services in nearly 180 countries and multiple offices worldwide. We are continually building momentum and reaching higher. The legal team is partnering closely with our partners across the company as they pursue revenue opportunities and invest in our platform. We’re looking for a talented and collaborative Associate Commercial Counsel to manage a diverse set of stakeholders and deal structures in our vendor, customer, and partner contracts. 

 

THE TEAM

We are a small (but growing!) legal team with a collegial atmosphere and a commitment to learning and development. The members of the Eventbrite legal team are trusted partners to the entire company, providing practical business-oriented guidance that protects our company as it grows and evolves. As a member of the legal team, you’ll have the opportunity to actively contribute to that growth while tackling a wide variety of legal issues. Your job will matter, and you will never be bored.

 

THE ROLE

Eventbrite is seeking a highly motivated team player with a passion for technology commercial contracts to serve as Associate Commercial Counsel. Days are fast-paced and action-packed, and the ideal candidate will be eager to roll up their sleeves and problem-solve on matters of all kinds, but focusing primarily on drafting and negotiating contracts and managing contract processes. The position is highly cross-functional, partnering closely with business units across the company, including sales, finance, engineering,marketing, policy, and more.

 

YOU WILL

  • Draft, review and negotiate vendor, customer, and partner agreements and templates
  • Provide legal counsel regarding contractual rights and contract issues
  • Develop and maintain playbooks, processes and procedures to increase team scalability, efficiency, and compliance
  • Optimize the way our team uses tools  
  • Coordinate and manage internal projects, trainings, processes, and drive cross-functional efforts to successful completion
  • Provide practical legal support across the company for new initiatives, including drafting of terms and analysis of legal risks and requirements
  • Conduct legal research and remain up-to-date on relevant commercial, regulatory and industry developments to ensure an ongoing ability to provide excellent legal advice

 

THE SKILLSET

  • J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar
  • 2-3 years of combined legal experience at a global law firm and/or in-house legal department at a technology company
  • A confident, effective, and positive negotiator who can lead the process, focus on important issues, and efficiently bring deals to a favorable closeIntellectual flexibility and business-oriented attitude
  • Creative and practical legal counselor who can communicate information accurately and completely, while being concise and digestible for non-lawyers
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
  • Thoughtful and persuasive interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
  • Demonstrates ownership, problem-solving, and initiative
  • Collaborative team player combined with ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
  • Very important to enjoy being part of a team and to enjoy practicing law

 

BONUS POINTS FOR

  • Understanding of transactions involving recoupable payments and secured transactions
  • Understanding of insurance: event cancellation, general liability, cyber liability, E&O
  • Basic understanding of regulation and policy related to product development, market expansion, and content moderation International experience
  • Active Eventbrite user with a passion for live events

 

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Eventbrite, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is listed below. You may also be eligible to participate in Eventbrite’s incentive program(s) (such as equity, annual incentive bonus and commission plans), subject to the applicable rules and restrictions.

Pay Transparency Range (US)
$91,300—$164,400 USD

 

ABOUT EVENTBRITE

At Eventbrite everyone is invited to be their whole self and we cultivate an environment to make sure that is feasible throughout the entirety of an individual's time at Eventbrite. We are committed to providing competitive, valuable and meaningful benefits and experiences for our employees to ensure we meet them where they are in life. 

Cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where all people are invited and belong is our top priority. 

Employees can participate in resource groups and we offer global programming and training throughout the year to support a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Read more about our Diversity and Inclusion work for our team, culture, and community.

 

BENEFITS

We offer comprehensive benefits and a wellness package above and beyond standard medical benefits to support our Britelings’ lifestyle.

Eventbrite's global benefit programs are designed to meet you where you are by offering resources and support for your health, well-being, finances, and family. This includes support in a remote environment, wellness allowance, Carrot family planning benefit, Origin Financial Planning service, and other offerings to ease the mind and body like Modern Health and BriteBreaks (generally the first Friday of every month off).

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

At Eventbrite, we are dedicated to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities and experiences to apply, and we make employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. 

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