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Corporate Counsel

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
200K-230K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
200K-230K Annually
Senior level
Corporate Counsel will support global commercial transactions, draft and negotiate complex transit technology and SaaS contracts, manage vendor and strategic partner agreements, and advise cross-functional teams on legal risks, approval processes, policies, and company priorities. The role requires strong transactional expertise, contract drafting and negotiation skills, business judgment, analytical ability, and the flexibility to provide broad in-house legal support.
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Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

Via is looking for an exceptional lawyer to join us as we rapidly grow our business domestically and internationally and prepare to launch new cities around the world. As a Corporate Counsel, you join our dynamic and growing Legal Department, with a particular focus on strategic matters and complex revenue-generating commercial contracts. You will work closely with all members of the legal team, gaining hands-on exposure to all aspects of in-house legal work at a fast-growing company.

What You’ll Do:

  • You will support our business by working directly with our commercial team to manage deals in the U.S. and around the world, bringing sound business and legal judgment and a clear sense of company priorities.
  • You will draft and negotiate a fast-growing pipeline of complex transit tech contracts, including standard SaaS (Software as a Service) contracts and more complex deals with robust add-on services, with a wide variety of customers.
  • Manage contractual relationships with vendors and negotiate agreements with strategic partners, including NDAs, engagement letters, vendor service agreements, MSAs, service provider agreements, terms of use and consumer communications.
  • You are curious about the full spectrum of a robust in-house practice, and will work with other specialists on the legal team to learn and contribute across the board in a cross-functional environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and advise on relevant legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures, approval processes, and company policies and procedures.
  • Provide general legal support to our global business on an as-needed basis.

Who You Are:

  • Obtained a JD with impressive academic achievement, minimum of 4-6 years experience at a top law firm, in-house legal department or a combination of the two, including significant transactional experience.
  • Substantive expertise in corporate and tech transactions preferred.
  • Meticulous and vigilant, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Willing to wear multiple hats and work on contracts of all types.
  • Team player who works well cross-functionally.
  • High-energy and enjoy working autonomously.
  • Outstanding contract drafter and negotiator.
  • Business-minded (you will negotiate business as well as legal issues).
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Compensation and Benefits: 

  • Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable.
  • Salary Range: $200,000-$230,000.
  • We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans, 401K matching, catered lunch on Wednesdays, and many other perks.

There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.

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