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InstacartCommercial Counsel
Instacart delivers groceries and household goods while offering earnings opportunities for personal shoppers, operating under a Flex First policy that allows employees to work remotely from…
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Instacart delivers groceries and household goods while offering earnings opportunities for personal shoppers, operating under a Flex First policy that allows employees to work remotely from home, an office, or other locations. The company seeks a Commercial Counsel to support business growth by managing partner agreements and commercial arrangements. This role collaborates closely with product, operations, business development, and partnership teams to navigate complex legal issues and scale operations. In…
Job Description
Instacart delivers groceries and household goods while offering earnings opportunities for personal shoppers, operating under a Flex First policy that allows employees to work remotely from home, an office, or other locations. The company seeks a Commercial Counsel to support business growth by managing partner agreements and commercial arrangements.
This role collaborates closely with product, operations, business development, and partnership teams to navigate complex legal issues and scale operations. In the first year, the professional in this position will draft and implement enterprise agreements, lead negotiations with retailers and strategic partners, provide strategic legal counsel, manage cross-functional projects, and apply best practices for artificial intelligence integration.
The position requires staying current on regulations related to privacy, advertising, competition, intellectual property, consumer protection, and the gig economy, as well as drafting standard policies, disclosures, and form agreements. Candidates should possess strong negotiation abilities, sound business judgment, and the capacity to handle competing priorities while communicating complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences.
Compensation is market-competitive and varies by permanent work location across different US states. Successful candidates are eligible for new hire equity grants and annual equity refresh grants.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and implement major enterprise and partner agreements across all areas of the business
- Lead negotiations with retailers and strategic partners to align internal stakeholders and close deals
- Provide strategic legal guidance to internal business clients regarding approvals, conditions, declinations, or escalations
- Lead special legal and cross-functional projects from inception to completion
- Implement best practices for integrating artificial intelligence into legal work
- Monitor advertising, competition, intellectual property, consumer protection, gig economy, international, and privacy laws and translate them into compliance advice
- Draft terms, policies, disclosures, and supporting processes
- Advise internal clients on the application of executed agreements
- Create and update form legal agreements and playbooks
- Conduct legal training for clients and colleagues
Requirements
- A J.D. from a top-tier law school and membership in at least one state bar, preferably California
- At least 6 years of related experience at a leading law firm or in an in-house legal department
- Experience with legal issues in the Internet and e-commerce spaces, specifically privacy, SaaS, and payments
- History of managing strategic partner negotiations and contract drafting from start to finish
- Strong negotiation presence and ability to lead teams toward shared goals
- Sound business judgment and capability to manage multiple high-priority tasks
- Ability to provide concise legal advice and work effectively cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- In-house legal experience at a tech company or retailer
- Experience in alcohol law, international law, privacy, and data security laws including GDPR, CCPA, and CPRA
- Experience with artificial intelligence governance and privacy-by-design in machine learning and AI product development
- Experience in AdTech
Core Skills
Benefits
- Market-competitive compensation based on permanent work location
- New hire equity grant
- Annual equity refresh grants
- Flex First remote work flexibility
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the employment type and location for the Commercial Counsel role?
The position is full-time and remote, operating under Instacart's Flex First policy which allows employees to choose where they work.
What is the salary range for this remote position?
Base pay depends on the candidate's permanent work location. For US-based candidates, ranges include $231,000 to $244,000 in CA, NY, CT, and NJ; $221,000 to $233,500 in WA; $212,000 to $224,000 in OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, and HI; and $193,000 to $203,500 in all other states.
What benefits are included with this role?
The role is eligible for market-competitive compensation, a new hire equity grant, annual equity refresh grants, and flexible remote work options.
What are the minimum education and experience requirements?
Candidates must hold a J.D. from a top-tier law school, maintain membership with at least one state bar, and possess a minimum of 6 years of related experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
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