Counsel, Commerce

Toast is driven by building the all-in-one restaurant platform that helps restaurants operate their business, increase sales, engage guests, and keep employees happy.

We are hiring an experienced Counsel to join Toast’s growing Legal team. As Counsel, you will support the company's growth through negotiating contracts with vendors, customers, partners and other third parties.   You will work with multiple teams across the business including sales, business development, procurement, customer success, hardware and other teams.   

About this roll* (Responsibilities)

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including customer agreements, partnership agreements, non-disclosure agreements, SaaS subscription agreements, terms of use, partnership and vendor agreements, and other commercial or technology licensing agreements.
• Work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and provide strategic advice and counsel on legal issues impacting Toast’s products, business, and customers.
• Support the development and maintenance of legal resources and materials to aid business stakeholders in the development of innovative, compliant products and services.
• Work in partnership with other members of the Toast Legal and Compliance teams to leverage internal subject matter expertise and integrate it into applicable  services, and commercial matters.

Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)

• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school, and membership in good standing to at least one state bar.
• 5+ years of experience negotiating commercial contracts, including at least two years of experience in a corporate legal department, preferably in the tech sector.
• Strong business and legal acumen with the ability to: quickly identify legal and business issues; balance risks; and devise and articulate creative and practical solutions to various internal and external audiences in a time-sensitive dynamic and fast-paced global environment.
• Ability to work with independence, manage competing priorities effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with fast paced technology, software or fintech companies. 
• Passion for collaborating with a wide range of people in a diverse and inclusive environment. 

Special Sauce (bonus skills):

• Familiarity with data privacy regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Knowledge of financial services and related legal issues.

*We love a great bread/food pun

Our Spread* of Total Rewards
We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.

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