Reports to: Chief Risk Officer
Location: Austin, TX (Primarily In-Office)Role Overview
inKind is seeking a business-minded Senior Legal Counsel to support the company’s legal, regulatory, and compliance functions during a critical phase of growth. This role will serve as a key legal advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams, providing practical, solutions-oriented counsel across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
You will partner closely with executives and operational leaders to assess risk, structure transactions, and ensure compliance while enabling innovation and growth. This position requires strong independent judgment, comfort operating in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
The Senior Legal Counsel will also collaborate with outside counsel, ensuring advice is aligned with business realities and delivered efficiently.
Who You Are- Passionate about inKind’s mission and motivated by supporting restaurant partners and customers
- A collaborative relationship-builder who can communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
- Business-oriented and pragmatic in balancing risk and growth
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple legal matters simultaneously
- A strong negotiator with excellent drafting skills
- Ethical, detail-oriented, and comfortable exercising independent judgment
- Provide timely, practical legal counsel to leadership and cross-functional teams on matters including (but not limited to): commercial contracts, contract enforcement proceedings, bankruptcy, employment law, partnerships, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including: vendor contracts, partnership agreements, client agreements, litigation filingsfinancing documents, NDAs, and service agreements
- Support employment-related matters, including policy development and compliance guidance
- Assist with corporate governance, board materials, and entity management
- Help identify and mitigate legal risks by contributing to the development and implementation of company policies and procedures
- Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments affecting the business
- Partner with finance and executive teams on corporate transactions, including debt/equity financings and strategic partnerships
- Coordinate with and manage outside counsel as needed to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal support
- Provide clear interpretation of contractual language and regulatory requirements across the organization
- Any other responsibilities and duties that may reasonably fall within the scope of a senior-level legal role
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- 6–10+ years of legal experience
- Experience in a technology company, startup, fintech, marketplace, or high-growth environment
- Strong background in commercial contracts and corporate law
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters independently
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Combination of law firm and in-house experience
- Experience in a consumer marketplace or financial services environment
- Familiarity with employment law and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Exposure to mergers & acquisitions, venture financing, or structured credit transactions
- Multi-state bar admission
- Business education or formal finance exposure a plus
Some of our Benefits:
- Generous PTO and company holiday policy + company paid Short Term Disability
- 100% employer covered health and dental insurance for our direct employees (a set plan is covered, with higher tier healthcare coverage available at employee’s additional cost; dependent coverage is at employee’s cost); vision plan available at employee’s additional cost
- Child Care Benefits and generous parental leave
- Dog-friendly workspace in a secure building with great views of downtown Austin
- Daily lunches and snacks
Salary:
- $180,000 - $200,000 base DOE
Who we are:
inKind connects passionate diners with exceptional restaurants across the country. inKind partners with thousands of restaurants and has millions of users who want to discover great places, dine confidently, and earn meaningful rewards.
Through the inKind app, guests earn 20% back every time they dine, turning everyday meals into something more rewarding. From celebrated restaurant groups like José Andres and Michael Mina to beloved neighborhood favorites, inKind helps diners explore the best restaurants in town while supporting the restaurants and chefs who shape how their cities eat.
Rooted in hospitality and built on a win-win philosophy, inKind exists to help great restaurants thrive while inspiring guests to dine out more often. Every meal creates value on both sides of the table, empowering diners to savor more while strengthening the restaurant community.
inKind is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity is vital to inKind's ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected category have no bearing on our hiring decisions.
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What We Do
inKind's mission is to support the success of independent restaurants and hospitality groups by providing funding and enriching customers' dining experiences with the inKind platform. At inKind, we believe restaurants are integral parts of our communities, and recognize the economic realities of being a successful operator. To better support hospitality ventures, we created a unique funding model that focuses on ensuring the success of our partners and providing customers a way to discover new restaurants nationwide.
Why Work With Us
We are a team of passionate foodies focused on creating a lasting impact for the restaurant industry. Our team celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and shares meals to imagine the most innovative and modern solutions for the food & beverage landscape. If you feel inspired by our vision, we’d love to hear what we could put on your plate.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We have a very collaborative culture and like working cross-functionally. We enjoy perks such as company-provided daily lunches, office dinners and happy hours, a dog friendly office space, an amazing snack and coffee game, and paid parking!
