Senior Counsel, Commercial and Product

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Founded in 2011, the Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers across the US, Canada, and Europe. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, we work closely with teams in Barcelona, San Antonio, Spokane, and remote locations. We are named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Seattle and recognized by Washington’s Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Rover is seeking a seasoned in‑house attorney to join our legal team as a Counsel III (Senior Counsel). This highly visible, fast‑paced role spans commercial and product counseling. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, solutions‑oriented advisor who moves quickly to help teams close deals and ship features while managing legal risk thoughtfully and at scale.

This is a hybrid position that expects you to work out of our downtown Seattle headquarters two days per week (Mondays and Thursdays).

• Strategic Partnerships:
  Lead the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, ensuring terms align with Rover’s business goals and risk tolerance.
• Contracting Process Optimization:
  Build and maintain contract templates and legal playbooks; explore scaling mechanisms and AI to streamline contracting responsibly and effectively.
• Product Counseling:
  Identify legal and regulatory considerations of proposed product features and guide teams to make smart decisions that balance speed, user experience, and legal exposure.

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Licensed in a U.S. state; if outside Washington, eligible for in‑house admission in Washington.
• 12‑14 years of legal practice, with significant in‑house experience at a technology company, gig economy business, or e‑commerce marketplace.
• Expert negotiator with a proven track record of handling commercial transactions from day‑to‑day contracts to strategic partnerships.
• Skilled cross‑functional collaborator who earns trust by explaining complex principles succinctly and providing options for unblocking growth initiatives.
• Substantial e‑commerce legal experience, including consumer protection, privacy, and AI regulatory matters.
• Operational mindset: prioritize a high volume of projects in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Practical and results‑oriented: summarize obligations and risks clearly and develop actionable solutions with business stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication: reliable, responsive, and calm under pressure, even in contentious scenarios.
• Ruthless time management: prioritize high‑value legal work and focus energy on the deal points and product risks that matter most.
• High judgment, low ego: make real‑time high‑judgment decisions, provide common‑sense legal advice, and know when to elevate or move on. Team oriented.

• 401(k) match
• Company equity
• Flexible PTO
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Bring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time)
• Doggy benefits, including $1,000 toward adopting your first dog
• Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs)
• Free catered lunches semi‑monthly

• First‑year salary range (Greater Seattle Area): $182,290 – $242,446. Additional long‑term incentive plan with company performance‑based cash payout and benefits for full‑time employees.
• Cash compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and abilities demonstrated during the interview and hiring process.

At Rover, we’re committed to promoting an inclusive, inventive, and fun environment. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Rover is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, military or veteran status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, genetic predisposition, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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