Corporate Counsel

San Francisco / Remote Eligible | Legal Team | Reports to Director, Assistant General Counsel

Who is Allbirds?

At Allbirds, we believe in using business as a force for good. We’re a global footwear and apparel brand with roots in New Zealand and headquarters in San Francisco. Since 2016, we’ve been on a mission to prove that comfort, design, and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive. Our commitment to creating better things in a better way is fueled by a belief that the fashion industry needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness. We're a certified B Corporation, meaning we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We’re dedicated to making the most sustainable products we can using premium natural materials - designed for life’s everyday adventures. In fact, TIME 100 named us for being one of the most innovative companies. Already calling our first shoe, the Wool Runners, the most comfortable in the world, and there is much more to come.

We take our craft seriously, but not ourselves. As part of the Allbirds family, you can look forward to team lunches, product tests, fun company events, inspiring guest speakers, comfortable shoes, sheep puns, and lots of creative ideas.

General

Reporting to the Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will play a crucial role in a wide range of day-to-day legal issues, including the negotiation of supply, manufacturing, IT, and logistics-related agreements, a broad range of commercial contracts, compliance, human resources and corporate matters. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with a thoughtful and meticulous approach to matters. We are seeking an intellectually curious individual with high emotional intelligence, eager to learn and contribute, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and offers practical, business-oriented solutions that effectively balance business needs and legal risks. Your ability to learn quickly and adapt will be key to success in this dynamic role.

What does this job entail?

• Draft, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of commercial contracts, including supply, manufacturing, logistics, and other operations-related agreements, as well as data privacy addendums and SaaS agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice and support to internal stakeholders across supply chain, human resources, finance, and IT on contract-related issues.
• Manage disputes and liaise with outside litigation counsel as needed.
• Assist with strategic corporate transactions, encompassing due diligence, document preparation, closing mechanics, and post-closing integration.
• Oversee subsidiary management, ensuring compliance with corporate filings and international reporting requirements, and assisting with intercompany transactions.
• Develop and deliver internal training to employees on various transactional legal and compliance issues.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, communicating practical and business-oriented recommendations to internal business teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex business issues and drive process improvements.
• Support stock plan management and equity matters as required.
• Develop and implement legal templates, playbooks, and best practices to streamline contract processes and enhance efficiency, ensuring compliance with relevant data privacy regulations.
• Design, develop, refine, and simplify legal processes.
• Monitor outside counsel for quality assurance, timeliness, and adherence to expectations and goals.

What kind of person are we looking for?

• Intellectually curious and eager to grasp complex legal and business concepts quickly.
• Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels.
• Possesses a proactive, growth-oriented mindset, always seeking to learn, improve, and take on new challenges.
• Meticulous attention to detail and exceptionally organized.
• Adept at distilling complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice.
• Impeccable written and oral communication skills.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively, with a proactive and organized approach.
• Appreciates incorporating numbers and data into legal decisions.
• Naturally collaborative and a strong team player.
• Excellent contract drafting skills with precise attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
• An active member in good standing in one state, and eligibility for admission (which may include “in house” admission) in California.
• Four to six years of relevant experience in big law and/or in-house.
• Prior experience with retail and e-commerce is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
• Outstanding analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new areas of law and business.
• Self-starter with ability to balance many projects simultaneously and complete tasks accurately, on schedule, and with minimal supervision.
• Practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Sensitivity to and practical knowledge of working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and ability to explain legal requirements and concerns in layman’s terms.
• Must be able to interact effectively at all levels of the Company.
• Passion for our mission of sustainability - Doing better things in a better way.

What do we offer?

The pay range for this role is: $142,000 - $155,000 if performed at our San Francisco, CA corporate office.  This role can also be performed remotely. The pay range for this position is $128,000 - $140,000 if performed outside of our corporate office.

Allbirds routinely evaluates pay rates, and the ranges are subject to change based on market rates and other considerations.  We factor in a number of components when determining starting pay, including the job and level you are hired into, location, skillset, experience and peer compensation.

Benefits Overview:

When you join our flock at Allbirds, we offer competitive pay as well as bonus and equity for eligible roles, healthcare, retirement savings, and other great benefits for the whole being. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, please see the detailed list below.

• Health benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and eligible dependents. 
• Medical plan options include: PPO, HDHP (100% premium paid for employees, employees only pay premium for dependents), and HMO (in California)
• 100% Company paid OneMedical memberships available for members of certain medical plans. 
• Company HSA contribution for enrolled HSA members.
• Financial benefits include: company equity for eligible roles, 401(k) with employer matching contribution (with immediate vesting and pre and post-tax options), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, company-paid life insurance for full time roles, short-term and long-term disability, pre-tax savings programs for eligible healthcare, childcare and commuter expenses for both full and part-time roles, medical travel expense reimbursement program for full and part-time roles.
• Unlimited PTO for full-time corporate roles, sick and vacation time for  other roles, plus parental leave (with a new parent bonus for full-time employees), volunteering, medical & family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Support benefits through Modern Health (free mental health benefit with coaching and therapy sessions), Employee Assistance Program and more.
• Other Perks include: the company discount (50%) on most Allbirds products, discount mall through LifeBalance, reimbursement on eligible wellness expenses (full-time employees) and cellphone and more for certain eligible roles.

Diversity

Allbirds is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Allbirds policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.