Corporate Counsel Europe

About us

At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help sellers — wherever they are, however they operate — fulfil the promises they make to consumers. The Auctane's mission is to fuel commerce through exceptional delivery. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever-rising expectations of their customers, and we make the world smaller and more accessible to consumers everywhere. Auctane brands enable hundreds of thousands of merchants to annually deliver billions of products — over $200 billion worth — to customers around the globe. And Auctane is just getting started.

Auctane is a team of shipping and software experts with a passion for helping merchants move their ideas, dreams and innovations around the globe. The Auctane family includes ShipStation, ShipWorks, ShipEngine, ShippingEasy, Stamps, Endicia, Metapack, Shipsi, GlobalPost, and Packlink. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.

Our values

About the role

Join the Auctane Legal Department, a collaborative group of legal professionals managing the legal work for Metapack, Packlink, ShipStation, ShipEngine, Stamps.com, ShippingEasy, Endicia, GlobalPost, ShipWorks, and Return Rabbit and all subsidiaries in the family of companies.       

We're looking for a Corporate Counsel Europe, based in Madrid, responsible for administering contracts, delivering legal advice to the Auctane business units in Europe and supporting Auctane’s legal and regulatory policies. The role will be a key contributor and will report to the General Counsel Europe.

What will you be doing?

As a Corporate Counsel Europe you will be undertaking the following tasks:

1. Administer commercial contracts and legal agreements.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, SaaS agreements, software and API license agreements, customer agreements, IT agreements, technology agreements, leases, non-disclosure agreements, consulting/contractor agreements, vendor and procurement agreements and similar agreements with minimal oversight.
• Reviewing, drafting and updating online service terms, legal disclosures and privacy policies.

2. Deliver legal advice, guidance and solutions to business units.

• Evaluating issues and providing legal advice and practical solutions to support executives and professionals in the business units, including in the marketing, sales, business development, finance, IT and product teams.
• Assisting with legal analysis, conducting research and collaborating with external counsel on legal matters related to commercial contracts, internet and website disclosure, marketing, industry oversight and regulation, international and cross-border regulation and general litigation.

3. Support company corporate compliance, administrative, legal and regulatory policies.

• Conducting research and analysis regarding regulatory laws and industry best practices applicable to the business units.
• Reviewing and analyzing notices from external parties and filings with corporate compliance regulatory agencies, including coordination with multiple office locations.
• Collaborating to manage and improve forms, templates and procedures.
• Implementing procedures and workflow related to company legal and regulatory policies.

4. Perform additional duties as assigned from time to time.

What are we looking for?

Required Education and/or Experience:          

• Law degree and master of laws from well reputed law schools, demonstrated academic achievement.
• Admitted to a Bar Association .
• 6 to 8 years of experience working at a top tier law firm or in-house for a multinational company.
• Strong background in leading corporate transactions and complex commercial contracts required.
• Experience with SaaS, software and API license and technology agreements strongly preferred.
• Experience with transportation agreements and regulations preferred.
• Strong background in drafting and reviewing agreements under Common Law.
• Experience with cross-border transactions and international expansion a plus.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Fluent in English.
• Sound and practical business judgment and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and able to prioritize work to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to translate business needs into contract language.
• Able to manage and drive issues and projects cross-functionally.
• Pro-active and curious to learn new legal, business and industry concepts.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Flexible and team-oriented and perform well in a diverse environment with colleagues from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Service-orientation and commitment to professionalism and teamwork.
• Sense of humor and strong interpersonal skills.

What will make you stand out?

• Communication - Speaking clearly and persuasively, Listening and getting clarification; Responding well to questions; Demonstrating group presentation skills; Participating in meetings; Writing clearly and informatively; Editing work for spelling and grammar; Varying writing style to meet needs; Presenting numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Solution-Focused - Viewing a problem or challenge as an opportunity for learning; actively searching for solutions using all available resources.
• Teamwork - Balancing team and individual responsibilities; Contributing to building a positive team spirit; Puting success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supporting everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Cost Consciousness with Quality Focus - Working within approved budget; Developing and implementing cost saving measures; Contributing to profits and revenue; Conserving organizational resources; Understanding how to balance cost consciousness with quality focus; Ensuring quality of service and product at all levels.
• Judgment - Displaying willingness to make decisions; Exhibiting sound and accurate judgment; Supporting and explaining reasoning for decisions; Including appropriate people in decision-making process; Making timely decisions.
• Kaizen - Continually looking for ways to improve process, customer satisfaction, quality of product, personal achievement, team achievement, and company overall; Not accepting “status quo” as a default.

What do we offer?

• 💸 Clear and transparent compensation plan. We will discuss the indicated range with you in the first recruiting call to ensure that we are on the same page. 
• 📦 99% discount on your personal shipment orders via Packlink.pro
• 💙 Up to 150 USD/year to match your NGO donations! We are happy to support your initiatives by duplicating the amount donated.
• 😊 Volunteer day. You can take 1 day off per year to participate in volunteering activities! We will love to see some pictures in our slack!
• Referral Fee 🔗 We need your support in hiring top-class talent! We offer a referral bonus of 1k-3K, depending on the complexity of the role and the hiring process.
• ⚖️ Great work-life balance We offer a flexible work schedule and will do our best to adapt to your personal situation. Working in a fast-paced environment can be intense, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy your free time!
• 💜 An inclusive and upbeat work environment Leave your suit behind... we’re a t-shirt and converse kind of place! More importantly, our company culture promotes diversity and inclusion. The personality and opinions of each of our team members are important and valid, and we aim to offer all employees a safe environment where they can be themselves and thrive.
• 🌍 A cross-cultural atmosphere We are a truly international team of 20 nationalities that speak 10 languages. Our company language is English and all internal communication and company-wide meetings are in English.
• 🏟️ Company events Work hard, play hard! We do our best every day, even at our regular team-building events. 
• 📺 Internal and external training, free access to online training platforms such as Linkedin Learning
• 🏠 We are a remote-first company All team members at Auctane Spain are remote employees. You can decide if you want to work in the office 2 days a week or 3 days per quarter—it's up to you. We also cover your expenses for working from home (50€ net per month/600€ per year).
• 🌅 We have 25 days of holidays per year (23+🎂 your Birthday Take your birthday off to celebrate!+Christmas).
• 💻 Everything you need to work from home. Whether you prefer Mac, Linux, or Windows (or an additional screen or two), we set you up for success when working remotely.
• 🏥 8 hours per year for attending to medical appointments. 
• 👩‍⚕️ 10 hours per year to support your family members when going to the doctor)
• 📙 Personal Training Budget. Up to 800€/year training budget (certifications, conferences attendance, etc.) to invest in your professional development. We want to help you improve your technical skills, feel involved in the product community, and develop your soft skills to lead teams and manage other stakeholders.
• 💰 Flexible Salary We work with a flexible compensation plan for transport, restaurants, and kindergarten so our employees can save on personal income tax via Cobee.
• 🗺️ Languages classes every week. Thirsty for knowledge? Learn a new language by joining our free English/Spanish/French classes. In groups of 4-5 people, you can connect and enjoy taking up a new language or improving your current skills with one of our great instructors.
• 🏐 Health and Wellness: The well-being of our team is super important to us. 
  • Up to 55€ per month to cover your Gym membership or exercise classes (pilates, kick-boxing, etc.).
  • Private health insurance, we offer a great plan courtesy of our partner Alan.
• 👩‍⚕️We have psychological assistance vouchers free of charge.
• 🏢 Nice Office in the center of Madrid (free drinks, snacks…)