Corporate Counsel

A law degree and active membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (preferably NY or CA). 7+ years of combined experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a focus on commercial contracting and corporate law. Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts, including technology and SaaS agreements. Solid understanding of general corporate principles, including governance, financings, and M&A transactions. Strong business judgment and ability to translate legal advice into actionable business guidance. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment. A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset—with a sense of humor and curiosity.

Support general corporate matters, including entity management, corporate governance, and capitalization administration. Assist with financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. Advise business teams on contract structure, risk allocation, and negotiation strategies. Work closely with outside counsel on specialized corporate, tax, or M&A matters as needed. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, creator, influencer, marketing, SaaS, and technology contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable templates, playbooks, and contracting processes. Partner with Finance and Business Operations on compliance, risk management, and deal execution. Support internal education and training around contract processes and legal best practices. Help strengthen and scale Whatnot’s legal operations and infrastructure to support continued growth.