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Job type full-time
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Why we’re rad (about us): rad power bikes, america’s largest e-bike brand, is on a mission to get people onto bikes that are built for everything and priced for everyone.
We have been a driving force behind the ebike market expansion in north america and we are growing rapidly in europeThe company has aggressive plans to expand our global footprint and plans to double in size by the end of 2021.
Our senior counsel will be responsible for assisting our deputy general counsel to ensure high quality legal support for rad’s chief product officer and chief operating officer in the areas of product development, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, product quality, and related product and vendor compliance globallyThis role will take the lead in drafting and reviewing many material contracts and will be accountable to mitigate significant risks for the company in all assigned areasYou will help to ensure rad develops, manufactures, and ships compelling and high-quality products in all countries where rad does businessThis full-time role reports to our deputy general counsel.
While there is a preference for seattle-area candidates, this role may function remotely from a continental u.sTime zone with occasional travel required.
Why you’re rad (about you):
Minimum 10 years of experience working as inhouse counsel in a significant international company and/or major law firm
Demonstrated experience negotiating product development, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics agreements in a primary (first-chair) role for one or more consumer products companies
Self starter with strong bias for action, a high degree of professional ethics and integrity, and personal accountability passionate about having an impact in a values-driven electric vehicle business
Prior experience working with/in high-growth organizations and comfortable with the uncertainty and amount of work that comes with that demonstrated ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships with senior company leaders and effectively advising them on negotiation strategies and mitigating business risks.
Keen business sense with strong judgement, writing, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects happening simultaneously, often on tight deadlines
Cultural awareness: building relationships of trust with employees, suppliers, and other partners in other countries
Additional requirements:
J.dFrom an aba accredited law school and active, in-good-standing membership in at least one state bar
Excellent judgment; able to make smart, company-affecting decisions in the face of ambiguity
Willingness to jump in and do whatever needs doing, even if not in your area of expertise or work that you did earlier in your career
Humility with a curiosity for an evolving industry and a good sense of humor
Proficient in computer applications such as, microsoft word, excel, outlook, g-suite, and adobe acrobat
Additional duties and extended hours as required
Some travel may be required, especially for remote candidates
You get bonus points for:
Prior experience working with/in high-growth, rapidly-scaling organizations, especially consumer product or outdoor recreation brands
Demonstrated experience successfully negotiating high-value sourcing, tooling, and manufacturing agreements for consumer products with suppliers located in various asian countries
Sounding good? read on to understand what matters most to us: at rad we take our company values seriouslyThey are lived out into everything we doOur radical values really do frame what our expectations are for each and every team member.
We are: responsible to our environment, community and team accountable, we take ownership, bias to action, seek and provide feedback diverse, inclusive of experiences, backgrounds and skills, we value every voice innovators, we challenge ourselves and the status quo, we are original customer driven, completely, we do the right thing for our riders approachable, kind, we collaborate and are always willing to help learners, we grow our skills, we are humble and seek to improve does this sound like you?
Please apply and join us!
