ABOUT US
At Pon, our motto is "We move you to a better world." Not just because we're in the business of moving millions of people and products every day – but because we're equally committed to moving our people to a brighter, better world. Our Core Values are Trust to Act, Passion to Perform, Care & Act Responsibly and Make it Fun.
Our Pon.Bike cluster is a major player in the global bicycle industry. The portfolio includes leading bicycle brands likeSanta Cruz, OneUp, Reserve, Cervélo, Cannondale, and many more. We are searching for a Corporate Counsel for the Pon.Bike Cluster supporting the Americas region. The position can be based in Santa Cruz, CA or Aliso Viejo, CA.
ABOUT YOU
As a key member of the Pon.Bike global legal team you will work within the Cervelo or Santa Cruz headquarters and serve a variety of Pon.Bike brands (primarily those based in North America - Cervelo, Santa Cruz, Reserve, OneUp, Mike’s Bikes, Cannondale, Schwinn/Mongoose). You will provide advice and leadership on a wide range of legal issues to support our global businesses and serve as a proactive and trusted business partner to leaders across our organization.
WHAT DOES YOUR DAY LOOK LIKE?
Partner with leadership across brands to provide proactive legal guidance that balances risk with our goals
Manage general corporate law matters and ensure we adhere to internal controls and global company policies
Own the full lifecycle of complex commercial contracts, including sponsorship agreements, vendor services, and distribution deals
Cut through complexity and find practical solutions to emerging business hurdles
Build trusting relationships with teams in different fields and cultures to ensure legal objectives align with our Core Values
Taking full ownership of independent projects from start to finish, whether they are local to California or impact the broader Americas region
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
California bar admission
4+ years of legal experience working with a US national or global law firm, focused on corporate general practice
Experience in sophisticated contract drafting and negotiation, and general corporate law
Ability to hone in on key issues and risks and tailor to business objectives and priorities
Strong level of pragmatism, cut through, 80/20 approach to problems
Ability to lead projects independently, with initiative and ownership
Attention to detail with the ability to understand the big picture
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in a business environment (avoiding legal jargon), adjusting communication style as needed to communicate with different types of people across the organization
Ability to build open, trusting, and honest relationships, effectively influencing a wide range of people across diverse fields, with sensitivity to different cultures, and inspiring confidence in others to take entrepreneurial risks
Ability to bring positive energy and instill a sense of agility and resilience in teams you participate in
Experience with adhering to internal controls and company policies
Flexibility in leading or assisting with other projects and tasks as assigned
Ability to travel up to 20% in the US and globally
Interest in cycling is a plus, but not required
WHAT WE OFFER:
Comprehensive Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision plans
Life & Disability Insurance
Voluntary benefits (critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance)
FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
401k and company match
Generous Paid Time Off Programs
Great discounts on company products
Employee Wellness Program
Parental Leave program
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend and explain documents in English. Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in English (Fluent proficiency level).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR THE ROLE: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the overall duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the overall duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands and fingers with the ability to talk and hear. Vision may be corrected within normal range. The noise level in the work environment is quiet.
SALARY RANGE: This compensation package will be dependent on experience, qualifications, industry experience and the interview with a potential range of up to $135,000 - $180,000.
Skills Required
- California bar admission
- 4+ years legal experience in corporate law
- Experience with contract drafting and negotiation
- Ability to communicate effectively in a business environment
- Experience with adhering to internal controls
What We Do
At Santa Cruz Bicycles, our mission is to build the best bicycles possible and to have fun doing it. This isn’t about glory or status. It’s about building bikes to last a lifetime and backing them up with top-tier rider support. Less waste and less hassle mean more fun and more time on the bike. But this “No Missed Rides” policy does not end with our customers. We treat our employees with the same mentality: that every moment on the trail, every evening with our families, and every weekend away counts. We’re not interested in holding our employees back with meaningless work. We provide them with the support they need so they can focus on real goals, real results, and what really matters. That’s why our employees don’t view us as a “company to work for.” To them, working here is a lifestyle choice. It’s not the bikes that bring us together, it’s our sense of community, our passion for the brand, and our desire to be a part of something that does
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