Associate Corporate Counsel

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About Us:

Rent the Runway (RTR)  is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable and financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel, accessories and home decor from 700+ brand partners and has built in-house proprietary technology and a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. Under CEO and Co-Founder Jennifer Hyman’s leadership, RTR has been named to CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” five times in ten years, and has been placed on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list multiple times, while Hyman herself has been named to the “TIME 100” most influential people in the world and as one of People magazine’s “Women Changing the World.”

About the Job:

As Associate Corporate Counsel you will be responsible for a variety of legal matters, ranging from drafting and negotiating contracts, structuring partnership opportunities, and advising on marketing and product plans. You will work with key partners across the business. As a savvy corporate generalist, you will be a trusted legal advisor to Rent the Runway’s partnerships, operations, marketing, product, and fashion teams and support democratizing the future of fashion.

You will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel and work collaboratively with the other members of the legal team.

What You’ll Do:

  • Structure, draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, ranging from standard contracts to complex strategic partnerships. 
  • Partner with product teams to work “smart” in launching innovative products and services. 
  • Advise on advertising and marketing matters.
  • Identify and analyze legal issues and communicate sound, understandable recommendations to the various internal stakeholders you support - the “why” but also the “how”.
  • Drive continuous growth and development of our internal processes with an emphasis on efficiency and scalability, creating playbooks, and proactively identifying opportunities for enhancement. 
  • Lead trainings for business partners on legal issues.

About You: 

  • JD and NY bar membership or registration as an in-house attorney in NY.
  • 2-4 years of relevant in-house or law firm experience.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and counseling clients on a variety of matters. 
  • A practical, business-oriented approach and ability to translate legal issues into clear, “plain English” guidance for non-lawyers.
  • Flexibility necessary to thrive at an ambitious, dynamic growth company, including strong business judgment and an ability to calibrate when we need a quick response versus a deep dive to get something precisely right.
  • An ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization in a fast-paced environment while building strong relationships and influence across departments.
  • An ability to prioritize and manage multiple critical projects under tight deadlines. 

Benefits:

At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the well-being of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

  • Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
  • Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program  - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention. 
  • Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - unplug, recharge, and have some fun!
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - your health comes first and we’ve got you covered.
  • 401k match - an investment in your future. 
  • Hybrid Work - when our corporate employees return to the office post COVID they will have the option to work remotely 2-3 days a week, in accordance with Company policies.

Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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10 Jay Street , Brooklyn, NY 11201

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