At Beyond, we power the business of Short Term Rentals through our cutting-edge, full-stack Revenue Management System. Venture-backed, we pioneered this space and have grown to be the globally dominant leader - obsessed with delivering value and performance to our customers. And the way we've been able to achieve those heights is our belief that People are the most important part of any business - starting with ours. We employ over 170 Beyonders across the globe who share in our commitment to making Beyond the best place to work.
It's with that in mind that Beyond is looking to add a VP of Legal to our growing team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will play a crucial role in shaping and overseeing the company’s legal policies and strategies on a global scale, ensuring we mitigate risks and comply with legal standards. Your expertise will guide our legal processes, driving growth and facilitating valuable insights.
As our VP of Legal, you'll be responsible for:
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including data protection and privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), intellectual property laws, and industry-specific regulations.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations, initiatives, and employment matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts—including customer, vendor, and partner agreements—to secure favorable terms and ensure adherence to company policies.
- Oversee corporate governance and administration for Beyond and its subsidiaries, both domestically and internationally, managing local filings, business licenses, and corporate records.
- Manage litigation matters, coordinating with outside counsel as necessary, and effectively handling legal disputes to minimize liability and reputational risk.
- Create and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and promote best practices across the organization.
- Provide guidance on employee relations issues, including employment documents, disciplinary actions, benefits, policy compliance, and employment-related claims.
- Manage the company’s equity program, including cap table maintenance, equity structure evaluations, and preparation of option documents.
- Support strategic initiatives such as fundraising and M&A transactions, providing legal expertise throughout the process.
So what kind of person are we looking for in this role? The person who will be successful in this role will be:
- Team Player – Collaborates effectively with colleagues to drive successful outcomes.
- Analytical and Inquisitive – Demonstrates high aptitude and a curiosity-driven mindset to tackle complex legal issues.
- Self-Motivated – Possesses a go-getter mentality and thrives without the need for micromanagement.
- Adaptable – Capable of thinking on their feet and adjusting priorities as circumstances change.
- Highly Organized – Detail-oriented, ensuring that all aspects of their work are meticulously managed.
Now that we’ve told you what the job looks like, here are the qualifications we're looking for in a candidate:
- 8-10 years of experience practicing corporate law, with substantial experience managing legal matters in a high-growth environment and global responsibilities.
- Juris Doctor Degree required from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in at least one U.S. State bar.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Preferred experience working with high-growth, venture-backed startups, showcasing an understanding of the unique legal challenges they face.
So what can you expect after you apply? Your application will be personally reviewed by a member of the Beyond hiring team and if there is a match in your experience and the role, you will:
- Have a video conversation with someone on our Recruiting team. This is a high-level conversation about your experience and interest, but also an opportunity for you to learn more about us
- Interview with our VP of Finance
- Interview with other Beyonders
- Have a final interview with someone from our Executive Team
Company Values:
We are serious about our core values: We Care, We Are On the Same Team, We Inspire Trust, We Go Beyond, We Ship It, We're Curious. If those resonate with you, and you're ready to work with a team that lives and breathes those values, we want to hear from you.
Benefits:
Beyond offers a wide variety of benefits like: stock options, unlimited PTO, private health insurance and more! You can learn more about our benefits by visiting our careers site!
We Care about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Beyond is committed to building a workplace that attracts humans of all genders, ethnicities, backgrounds, statuses and lifestyles. At our core, we care about our people and encourage every employee, partner and applicant to share their whole self with us. We are respectful of and empathetic towards different viewpoints, and believe that our ability to help short term rental managers succeed relies on us building a dynamic and diverse team. Whoever you are, you can Belong @ Beyond.
Any communication regarding job openings, interviews and/or offers will come from our @beyondpricing.com email domain
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What We Do
Beyond is the #1 Revenue Management Platform for short-term rental owners and managers to get, grow, and keep revenue. Our easy-to-use platform includes a dynamic, demand-driven pricing tool with extensive market data that pairs with OTA distribution and a best-in-class booking engine.
But we are so much more than that.
We are innovators. We are a leader in the short-term rental industry, building products that help property managers and small business owners to be successful. We set out to fill a real need in the industry, and we have organized our entire company such that our success hinges on our customers’ success.
We are results-oriented. We take pride in what we accomplish. We set transparent goals that we share out across the company, and we work tirelessly to smash them. We encourage Beyonders to grow by setting individual career goals, and we support everyone on their journey to meet those goals.
We are people first. We would not be successful without the brilliant people that have helped us to get to where we are today. We have a global workforce that is proud of their diversity of experiences, demographics and backgrounds. We believe that creating an environment where people can feel comfortable to be themselves also empowers them to perform at their best.
We are values-driven. We have five core values that provide structure for our company decisions, interactions, and work: We Care, We Go Beyond, We Are On The Same Team, We Inspire Trust and We Ship It. If these values resonate with you, then you Belong at Beyond too.
To date, we've supported over 340,000 properties in more than 7,500 cities worldwide and have enabled billions of dollars in booking revenue.
Why Work With Us
Beyond is a people-first, results-oriented, and innovative company, with a flexible work environment. At Beyond, we launch and accelerate careers, are transparent, are a global team, are an industry leader, and our core values (We Go Beyond, We Care, We're on the Same Team, We Inspire Trust, and We Ship It) are at the center of everything do.
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