About WorkWhile
WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. 83 million Americans work hourly jobs, often with unpredictable schedules that pay close to minimum wage and offer limited benefits, leading to financial instability. WorkWhile attracts the best hourly workers and matches them with shifts that fit their skills, location, and life. Employers get access to a quality workforce, while workers get stable income and unmatched benefits, including access to credit and savings tools.
We have the audacious goal to align incentives and solve inefficiencies in the labor market while disrupting the $140BN temporary staffing industry.
About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional General Counsel to join WorkWhile as the first legal hire and be the “backbone” of our business. Reporting to the CEO, you will ensure that the company operates within the law at all times, offer counsel on legal issues, create an effective guardian of the organization, and facilitate business strategy development. The successful candidate will be able to ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure.In establishing and managing our legal team, you will be responsible for handling all complex legal matters and projects, ensuring the legality of our commercial transactions, and providing expert advice on our company’s legal rights and duties.
Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits, patents)
Develop company policy and position on legal issues
Research, anticipate and guard company against legal risks
Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
Structure, draft and review reports and other legal documents
Oversee outside counsel in legal proceedings (administrative hearings, litigation, etc.)
Draft and administer all contracts
Negotiate deals and attend company meetings
About you
7+ years proven general counseling experience in business environment
Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labor law, etc)
In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations
Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
Well-versed in how business operate with financial acumen
High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas
Excellent judgment and analytical skills
First class interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to “see around the corner”
Bachelor’s degree and J.D. degree from an accredited law school
MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an asset
Licensed to practice law in California and an active member of the California State Bar, or Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC)
WorkWhile has a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture—we look for people who want to take ownership, are energized by ambiguity, and strive to make a lasting impact. If this resonates with you, we’d love to chat!
