Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

• Austin
• Full time
• JR 1541

We strongly encourage people of colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Bumble is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

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Bumble is looking for an efficient legal counsel to join our global in-house legal team. This role will work across the team to support marketing, product and general commercial needs across the globe. This position will handle contract drafting, review and negotiation on a wide variety of agreements.

This role is remote and reports directly into the Assistant General Counsel.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Draft/review/revise a wide variety of commercial, product and marketing contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, digital advertising insertion orders, custom content agreements, sponsorship and event related agreements, influencer agreements, MSAs and more
• Collaborate cross-functionally with a wide variety of teams, including product, marketing, brand, finance, editorial, content and P+C
• Proactively identify legal risks while providing pragmatic advice which balances managing legal requirements with achieving business goals
• Review and ensure compliance of sweepstakes, contests and cause marketing
• Stay up-to-date and keep stakeholders advised on laws, regulations and trends relevant to technology, advertising and marketing, and consumer protection
• Conduct legal research on a variety of issues as needed

EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 1-3 years’ experience, preferably with experience both at a law firm and as part of an in-house legal department
• Licensed to practice law in the US
• Experience with commercial law, including marketing, digital advertising, and social media, with significant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Experience managing sweepstakes, contests, promotions and cause marketing, with strong understanding of applicable rules and regulations
• In-house experience in a tech, media or entertainment industry environment strongly preferred

ABOUT YOU

• Self-starter: thrives on taking ownership of initiatives with limited oversight
• Outstanding time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under short deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Desire to maintain a strong general understanding of emerging trends and changes to commercial laws and regulations and their enforcement
• Ability to think creatively and effectively balancing legal constraints with business goals
• Collaborative approach, with strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility, and partner with others
• Willingness to take on projects both large and small
• Passionate about Bumble’s brand vision and values

Base Compensation Range: $113,000 – $137,000. For base compensation, we set standard ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location. This position is also typically eligible to participate in our short- and long-term incentive programs. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy