Deputy General Counsel - Rover.com

Agency Name: Rover.com

Position / Job Title : Deputy General Counsel

Location: Seattle

Category : Attorney

Job Description:

Who we are:

Want to make an impact? Join our pack and come work (and play!) with us. We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet—and at Rover, our mission is to make it easier to experience that love.

Founded in 2011, the Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe. We empower our community of trusted pet sitters and dog walkers to run their own pet care businesses on Rover with the tools and security of a global company to back them.

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, we work closely with our teams in Barcelona, London, San Antonio, Spokane and remote locations. We’ve got a reputation for being a great place to work, having been named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Seattle Business Magazine and Washington’s Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal. We're an agile, fast-growing company, and our leadership comes from some of the world's most respected tech companies.

At Rover, our furry coworkers are just as important as our human ones—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Along with making the joys of pet parenthood more accessible, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community of pet people—and that starts with our employees.

Who we're looking for:

Rover is looking for an experienced and energetic VP, Deputy General Counsel to act as a strong # 2 to our General Counsel, leading key legal and risk management areas and working cross-functionally with multiple departments across the organization. In this role, you will be a key leader within the legal team, supporting the growth of a talented group of professionals (who, it must be said, have a lot of fun along the way!). As our ideal candidate, you have substantial experience in an AGC, DGC, or other in-house senior leadership roles, with the gravitas that comes from such experience, as well as strong business acumen and subject matter depth in a number of substantive legal areas. You love getting things done and want to make a big impact on our business, our mission and our culture, all of which will be affected and shaped by the person hired into this role.

Your Responsibilities:

Oversee legal and regulatory support across multiple key areas, such as human resources, international expansion, compliance, intellectual property, and/or litigation. Develop and implement legal strategy to support growth and mitigate risk, including by driving our enterprise risk management program. Lead and support strategic corporate transactions as needed, including finance and M&A activity. Lead and develop an excellent team of legal professionals. Foster growth, development and diversification of the legal team to meet the changing needs of the organization. Act as a thought partner to the General Counsel with regard to legal strategy and company policy. Perform other responsibilities and special projects to support Legal team goals.

Your Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school Licensed (or license pending) attorney qualified to practice in Washington State 12+ years of legal practice (with 6+ years spent in-house) Experience managing legal teams in an in-house environment Subject matter expertise in at least some of the following areas: corporate compliance / governance, litigation, employment, UK and European law, mergers and acquisitions, IP, and/or privacy and information security Experience in a publicly traded emerging growth company strongly preferred Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues and provide clear advice to senior leaders and others Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment Voracious learner who can integrate knowledge with practice Exceptional judgment and personal integrity. This position is in our Seattle office, but you must be able to work remotely from home until offices fully reopen

Benefits of working at Rover:

401k Company Equity Flexible PTO Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance Commuter benefits Bring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time) Doggy benefits, including $1000 toward adopting your first dog Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs)Free catered lunches semi-monthly (currently on hold due to Covid19) Regular team activities, including happy hours, snow tubing, game nights, and more (currently performed virtually due to Covid19) Rover is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive and inventive environment with the best employees. We’re driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We are committed to work with you to look for reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Link to Application: https://jobs.lever.co/rover/ff078a2a-f933-45aa-b0ca-a81f36b3fecb