About the Role
Gopuff is looking for a Corporate Counsel to take real ownership of our litigation docket and gig/employment practice, with direct mentorship, high visibility, and the kind of hands-on, senior-level work that fast-tracks your development. Own litigation. Be the go-to on gig/employment. Build a function. Accelerate your career.
Why This Role
Real ownership, direct investment in your development, and the kind of senior-level experience that accelerates your career. In this role, you’ll:
- Take on real responsibility for litigation and employment matters from day one
- Build the toolkit of a senior legal leader, from strategy and outside counsel management to budget ownership and executive presence, by owning the work, with direct mentorship from the VP, Legal.
- Gain significant visibility to the General Counsel and senior leadership on high-impact matters
- Access generalist growth opportunities (commercial contracting, product counseling, strategic work) to build broader exposure
What You'll Do:
Litigation Docket
Own the litigation docket (employment, commercial, and other matters) from intake through resolution
Direct outside counsel on strategy, discovery, motion practice, and settlement
Handle appropriate matters in-house
Litigation Portfolio Strategy & Management
Take on strategic and operational management of the litigation function, ensuring matters are appropriately prioritized and resourced
Manage the function strategically: prioritization, outside counsel selection and performance, budgets, and reporting to senior leadership
Employment Counseling & Gig Economy Workforce Matters
Counsel HR and Operations on the full range of employment matters: performance, investigations, terminations, wage-and-hour, accommodations
Become the company expert on independent contractor classification, gig economy workforce issues, and related policy
Broader Legal Work (Generalist Growth Areas)
Support commercial contracting and other business agreements
Provide product and operational counseling on new initiatives and evolving business models
Take ownership of discrete projects in evolving areas of the business
Who You Are
4-6+ years of legal experience, including at least 2 years of hands-on litigation work (discovery, motion practice, outside counsel management)
Litigation experience from a firm, in-house, or government
Employment counseling experience is valued but not required
Experience with independent contractor, gig economy, or worker classification issues is a plus
Exposure to additional practice areas (e.g., commercial contracts, corporate, real estate, product, or regulatory) is a plus
JD from an accredited law school
Admitted and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
Hybrid position with 3 days in office at our Spring Garden HQ
How You Work
Ownership mentality: you see issues, you handle them
Comfortable operating independently in a lean, fast-moving team
Hard hat and a lunch pail mentality; with ability to think like a GC
Strong judgment and the ability to translate legal risk into business decisions
Compensation
Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.
This role is eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus and participation in Gopuff’s equity incentive plan.
Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000
Benefits Overview
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
HSA or FSA eligibility
Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Mental Health Benefits
Fitness Reimbursement Program
25% employee discount & FAM Membership
Flexible PTO
Group Life Insurance
EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)
