Senior Legal Counsel

Pirates Wanted: Senior Legal Counsel

Every ecommerce business deserves the cheapest shipping rates. That’s why Pirate Ship’s simple shipping software levels the playing field for small businesses, giving them free access to the deepest shipping discounts with no fees or hidden costs. We’re currently on the lookout for exceptional pirates to join our crew as a Senior Legal Counsel otherwise known as a Corsair Consigliere to us here at Pirate Ship.

Pirate Ship is a remote-first company, and like any jolly crew of pirates we operate in a casual and creative atmosphere, where everyone’s ideas are welcome and having fun is encouraged. We offer competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to tell people you’re a pirate when they ask what you do. As Steve Jobs said, “It’s more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy!”

Responsibilities:

Keep litigation management shipshape:

• Oversee a diverse docket of litigation, including employment litigation, complex commercial litigation, and class actions.
• Direct case strategy, manage outside counsel, engage experts, and establish litigation budgets.
• Lead discovery programs, manage e-discovery, review and approve discovery responses and motions, and coordinate document productions.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings and dispositive motions, and trial preparation
• Prepare company witnesses for depositions. 

Codify the process of employment law:

• Manage employment matters for a global workforce.
• Advise on wage and hour issues under state and federal statutes, including FLSA and FMLA.
• Advise on HR training, employee training, compliance, hiring, and terminations. 
• Draft and revise employment-related documents such as handbooks, policies, employment agreements, severance agreements, and arbitration agreements.
• Defend the company in litigation under anti-discrimination and whistleblower statutes.

Chart a course in corporate and regulatory compliance:

• Assist in regulatory and compliance activities.
• Conduct corporate investigations and manage EEOC and general employment and labor laws.

Practice balanced buccaneering with advisory and strategic roles:

• Advise C-Suite, Human Resources, Risk Management, Finance, and other business groups on legal matters.
• Draft and negotiate various agreements, including proposals for outside counsel and litigation partners/vendors. 

Ride the tides in the seas of change: 

• You’ll be comfortable in an environment where there’s lots of change all the time.

Sail from your port o’ call: 

• You’ll be working from home, but will connect with your crewmates throughout the day over chat, voice, and video through company-provided equipment.

Hoist the Jolly Roger: 

• You’ll have the opportunity to share your background, experience and interests with the crew to enhance our fun, progressive culture.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and bar membership in good standing.
• Extensive litigation experience.
• Proven experience in managing employment defense matters, compliance, and corporate investigations.
• Strong advisory skills with experience in guiding senior executives and multiple business groups.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional legal research and drafting skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Bonus Points For/Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in e-discovery and litigation management software.
• YARRrrr! The ability to speak like a pirate!

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation - The pay range for this role is $220,000-$240,000 yearly USD.
• Vacation Time - We offer 144 hours of accrued vacation time to start to keep our pirates rested & rejuvenated! 
• Paid Holidays - 12 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Sick Time - 80 hours annually.
• Medical Insurance - 100% covered for Pirates by the company and kicks in the first of the month after enrollment. If you want to add any dependents (spouse, partner or children), they’ll be 50% covered.
• Dental and Vision -  100% covered for Pirates and 50% covered for dependents.
• 401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K), and pirates who contribute 1-3% of their annual salary get matched 100% by the company.
• Parental Leave - Full 12 weeks for parents for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.
• Home Office Reimbursement - We provide a one-time home office reimbursement of up to $1,500 to purchase an ergonomic desk and chair.
• Other Stipends for Remote Individuals - Wifi & snacks, we’ve got y’er back!
• Virtual Tacos for ARRrrrsome Rewards- “Hey Taco!” is our employee recognition program where you can give and receive virtual "Tacos" which can be redeemed for rewards.

We Sail Under Our Three Pirate Codes:

• People Over Plunder - Screwing people over is a game for lily-livered landlubbers! We believe that doing what’s right is the tide that raises every ship, including ours. 
• Clarity, Not Confusion - Confusion is tyranny. Clarity is freedom. We strive to make things easy to understand and tackle real needs for our customers.
• Play or Perish - A life without laughter isn’t worth living. Why should that be any different in business?

Our Values Reflect Who We ARRrrr:

• Be Fair - Accessible to everyone, so no one’s left out.
• Be Nice - Empathy, humanity, and humor go a long way.
• Be Real - Be reliable and back up the pirate talk.

Pirate Ship is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Pirate Ship will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed. Our team of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) consultants continually review and improve our company so it is a safe and supportive environment for everyone. 

As our crew continues to grow rapidly, we want to do all we can to create an equitable and diverse environment where everyone can feel included. Incorporating DEIB practices into our crew's daily actions helps to establish a safe and supportive culture where everyone can thrive!

How we do this:

• We pay well and offer world-class health benefits so you can focus on being a balanced pirate!
• No degree? No problem. We value experience of all kinds!
• Quarterly donations are made to support under served and under resourced communities.  
• We provide anti-racism focused resources and materials to all employees including purchasing books and workshops.
• We’ve worked with professional DEIB firms to audit our internal processes to build supportive environments, equitable hiring rubrics, and inclusive language wherever possible.
• We sponsor emerging entrepreneurs in our community so they can get quality business guidance to pursue their passions.
• We don’t shy away from hard conversations. Building a better world takes constant feedback, conversations and hard work! We do engagement surveys twice a year to constantly iterate our policies and procedures. 
• Zero tolerance policy for discrimination. 
• We acknowledge the identities and experiences of communities and individuals living in the margins. Both our product and internal practices are focused on elevating the opportunities for these communities.

Before candidates officially set sail with Pirate Ship, we do conduct a post-offer, pre-employment background check. But don’t worry, Pirate Ship is all about second chances! We proudly consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Our commitment to building a diverse and talented crew means that we look at the whole person, not just their past, and we do so in line with local, state, and federal laws. So, whether you're a first-time sailor or have a bit of history, we’re excited to explore the possibility of you joining our crew!

We welcome feedback for making our company a lighthouse in the industry.