General Counsel

September 7

🌵 Arizona – Remote

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🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

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Pirate Ship

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eCommerce • SaaS • Transport

Pirate Ship is a web-based shipping software platform that offers users the ability to save money on shipping with carriers like USPS and UPS. The company provides an easy-to-use interface for quickly comparing shipping rates, accessing pre-negotiated discounts, and printing labels in bulk. Pirate Ship does not charge monthly fees or hidden costs, instead making its revenue through arrangements with the carriers. Its service is designed to be user-friendly, offering features such as integrated shipment reports, easy tracking of packages, and excellent customer support. The software is marketed as so simple that even a one-eyed pirate could use it, emphasizing its intuitive design and cost-saving capabilities for both individual shippers and businesses.

51 - 200 employees

🛍️ eCommerce

☁️ SaaS

🚗 Transport

📋 Description

• Report directly to the CEO to help develop and execute Pirate Ship’s legal strategy, aligning it with the company’s overall objectives while advising C-Suite, HR, Product, Finance, and other business groups on legal matters and ensuring compliance across the crew. • Advise C-Suite on governance best practices, ensure compliance with internal policies and fiduciary duties, and support the development and maintenance of governance frameworks that align with the company’s strategic objectives. • Oversee both domestic and international regulatory compliance and risk management by ensuring Pirate Ship remains fully compliant with all applicable laws and regulations, particularly with respect to Germany, including assisting in compliance activities and managing regulatory interactions when needed. • Monitor legal developments such as GDPR and CCPA, and lead privacy compliance efforts. • Craft operational procedures and protocols related to privacy, data protection and cybersecurity including meeting the standards of ISO 27001 and SOC II. • Represent the company when meeting with regulators and government officials, oversee legal disputes and managing litigation, engaging with outside counsel as necessary. • Conduct risk assessments, identify potential legal concerns, and develop strategies to mitigate risk proactively across the organization. • Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of all contracts, ensuring Pirate Ship’s interests are safeguarded in all agreements with vendors, partners, and employees. • Draft and negotiate proposals for outside counsel and litigation partners/vendors. • Lead and develop a high-performing legal team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. • Work remotely and be available for in-person meetings multiple times per year at varied locations. • Available for in-person meetings multiple times per year and willing to work from home using company provided equipment.

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years of experience with a substantial portion in a corporate environment, ideally within the technology or finance industries. • 5+ years of experience in senior legal roles managing legal teams and experience in advising and guiding executive leadership and multiple business groups. • Experience with international regulations through familiarity with international issues, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. • Crisis management experience with expertise in handling legal crises, managing high-stakes legal disputes, or navigating regulatory investigations. • Strong data privacy & security expertise with a strong understanding of global data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. • JD from an accredited law school and bar membership in good standing. • 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. • Preferred: ability to speak like a pirate; Certifications including: CIPP/US, CIPM, & CISM.

🏖️ Benefits

• Compensation - The pay range for this role is $325,000-$350,000 yearly plus a performance based bonus. • Relocation Bonus - This position can be remote, but we’re also offering a relocation bonus if you move to Jackson Hole, where our corporate headquarters is located. • 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. • Ski Pass and Powder Clause - If you’re in Jackson, you’ll get a season pass to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (or equivalent value in backcountry gear) and the expectation we won’t see you until noon when there’s more than 8” of fresh snow. • 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 - For our remote folks, 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.