Why We’re Rad (about us): Rad Power Bikes, America’s largest electric bike brand, is on a mission to get people onto bikes that are built for everything and priced for everyone. Our company is a driving force behind the e-bike market expansion in North America, and we’re growing rapidly in Europe.We are the first mover in the omnichannel retail space for personal mobility products and we continue to develop industry-leading, innovative e-bikes. Rad Power Bikes has grown to 350,000+ customers, leading a global revolution in low carbon mobility. We are looking for RADICAL people to join our global teams: Responsible, Approachable, Diverse, Innovative, Customer-Driven, Accountable, and always Learning. We are seeking a Principal Corporate Counsel who will be the primary partner to our business leaders and provide strategic, balanced and risk-navigating support in several key areas (regulatory, quality control, product development, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics). This role will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal contracts and mitigating risks for this high-growth company. This role reports to the Vice President, Interim General Counsel.
Why You’re Rad (about you):
12+ years of experience working as a practicing lawyer in either an in-house legal department or a global law firm
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating supply chain and other contracts
Demonstrated experience in consumer product safety, labeling, quality control and regulatory compliance
Prior experience working with global teams
Has worked closely to collaborate with outside counsel on various projects Self-starter with strong bias for action, and a high degree of professional ethics and personal accountability
Ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships with local and global business partners at all levels
Strong communication and project management skills with a strict attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple deals happening simultaneously, often on tight deadlines
Additional Requirements
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and active bar membership
Excellent judgment, able to make smart decisions in the face of ambiguity
Willingness to jump in and do whatever needs doing, even if not in your area of expertise
Proficient in computer applications such as, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, G-Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
You get bonus points for:
Prior experience working with/in high-growth organizations or a DTC brand
Experience dealing with unique legal issues arising from the manufacturing, sale and marketing of consumer products
Knowledge of international agreements
Supply chain and related safety/compliance experience
Humility with a curiosity for an evolving industry and a good sense of humor
Had you been with us last month, the top 5 things you would have impacted are:
Supporting the Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Product organizations on the design, manufacture, and sale of Rad’s award-winning ebikes
Partnering with the business teams to create policies that govern how we operate
Drafting, negotiating, and analyzing agreements related to supply chain, logistics, product development, professional services, confidentiality, and intellectual property
Providing DTC-related legal advice in areas such as consumer protection and product liability, developing legal templates for use by the Rad legal team and our business colleagues, and assisting with the management of consumer claims
Additional duties as required
Working at Rad is built around our RADICAL values - we are:
Responsible to our environment, community, partners, and team
Accountable, we take ownership, bias to action, seek and provide feedback
Diverse, inclusive of experiences, backgrounds and skills, we value every voice
Innovators, we challenge ourselves and the status quo, we are original
Customer driven, completely, we do the right thing for our riders
Approachable, kind, we collaborate and are always willing to help
Learners, we grow our skills, we are humble and seek to improve
Does this sound like you? Please apply and join us!Rad Power Bikes is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 800-939-0310 or jobs@radpowerbikes.com. #LI-BH1