Head of Legal

| New York City, NY
Sorry, this job was removed at 1:25 a.m. (CST) on Friday, December 10, 2021
Find out who's hiring in New York City, NY.
See all Legal jobs in New York City, NY
Apply
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

What is Candy? 

Candy’s mission is to deepen our connection to experiences that bring us joy. As fans. As collectors. As people creating lives we’re passionate about living. We understand that connection because we’ve chased it since we were kids. We are unapologetic fans and serious collectors who see limitless possibility in the digital revolution that’s disrupting – more like exploding – the way we engage and experience our favorite sports, music, art and cultural icons.

Become part of the Candy team

We’re on the lookout for a VP, Legal to help build the legal team here at Candy. You’ll be responsible for commercial contracts across our business -- including IP, rights acquisition and marketing -- and for establishing organization-wide contracting processes. You will also advise the Candy executive team on more general legal and compliance issues in a fast-paced tech start-up environment. 

What you’ll do: 

  • Negotiate, draft and review an array of commercial transactions, rights, and licensing agreements
  • Establish organization-wide processes for contract flow
  • Work with business partners to create templates and guidelines to allow teams to independently address common commercial needs
  • Partner with product, design, and engineering to identify and evaluate business and legal risks, while working to find ways to mitigate risk and achieve business goals
  • Train and educate the Company’s business teams on legal issues relating to its commercial relationships and agreements, including playbooks and FAQs

What you’ll bring: 

  • JD from an accredited U.S. Law School; licensed in good standing with state bar 
  • 5+ years of experience in intellectual property rights 
  • 2+ years in a fast-paced technology company 
  • Creative thinker who is comfortable with change, ambiguity and pace, and is able to bring a first principles approach to building scalable processes
  • A love of sports, collectibles, and/or popular culture 

What we offer: 

Our team-based culture provides the foundation for people to do their best work and constantly learn and grow. We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, stock options, health coverage, and unlimited vacation.  Given that we’re an early stage startup our benefits package continues to evolve as we do. 

To build the creative, innovative community we aspire to be, we know we need different perspectives and lived experiences.  We value diversity and difference and believe that creating a place in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Join us to find out what it means to be part of a new blockchain-enabled marketplace for the next generation of fans and collectors. And don’t be modest—we tend to believe people are usually more qualified than they think. 

More Information on Candy
Candy operates in the Blockchain industry. The company is located in New York City, NY. Candy was founded in 2021. It has 49 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Volunteer in local community, Partners with nonprofits, Friends outside of work, Eat lunch together, Intracompany committees and Daily sync. To see all 6 open jobs at Candy, click here.
Read Full Job Description
Apply Now
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

Similar Jobs

Apply Now
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.
Learn more about CandyFind similar jobs