General Counsel

Getaround’s Legal Department seeks an experienced leader for the position of General Counsel. Based in San Francisco, this senior lawyer will be the first in-house member of our legal team, reporting to our Chief Financial Officer, and will be the primary legal resource to our CFO and CEO. We are looking for counsel with experience leading tech business transactions at a top-tier law firm who has demonstrated a versatility of business judgment that will enable this role to set the strategic direction of Getaround’s legal department and to anticipate and manage the legal needs of our growing business. Responsibilities will include working across Getaround’s functional teams, leading the legal responsibilities for our strategic partnerships, and managing our external counsel as appropriate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Getaround’s internal legal function across all areas of responsibility, providing expert and strategic legal guidance on all matters impacting the company;
• Partner closely with the CFO and other executives to advise the business on strategic transactions, including partnerships with large automotive & mobility companies;
• Draft transaction agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights, including on a growing number of cross-border projects;
• Provide leadership on the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs; and identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks;
• Work collaboratively to identify issues and share potential concerns and ideas with team members;
• Manage the successful delivery of services while collaborating with outside counsel;
• Keep the business informed on relevant legislative changes

Qualifications

• J.D. with excellent academic credentials;
• State bar member in good standing;
• At least 15 years of legal experience, including at least 5 years of foundational training in transactional work at a national law firm.  
• Demonstrated integrity with a business and solution-oriented approach to resolving issues;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills;
• Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, and comfort interacting with teammates across departments and experience levels;
• Aptitude for developing expertise in new or unfamiliar areas of law, with a willingness to pitch in across new areas of business;
• Propensity to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to successfully manage aggressive deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Comfort in an innovative, disruptive culture

No agencies please.