Senior Legal Director - Product and Supply Chain
Job Description:
Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 400+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 100+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, we achieved a fully profitable year in 2022, becoming the first in our industry to reach this milestone.
We are looking for an outstanding and experienced product counsel to join our fast-growing team supporting Product & Supply Chain. You will report directly to the CLO and will be responsible for all legal and regulatory matters relating to Lime’s product portfolio: Hardware, Software, IP & Supply Chain. In this role, you will counsel senior executives on strategic initiatives and key legal issues throughout the life cycle of our products. You will provide counsel on product development, technology/innovation, data privacy, trade and regulatory matters.
You will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways. You will build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly. The successful candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
For this position you will also need to have proven experience in managing and leading a large and global team in product development for a commercial product that incorporates both hardware and software. You will understand the global supply chain and be able to negotiate and manage complex supply-chain agreements in multiple countries. You will have experience in being a seasoned business partner focused on pragmatic, business focused, and cost-effective solutions.
We are a remote first company and welcome applications from anywhere we operate, with a preference for applicants who are admitted to practice in the United States.
What you'll do:
- Advise on a full range of global legal issues relating to Lime’s exciting and innovative line of products and service offerings
- Manage Lime’s IP portfolio worldwide
- Oversee all aspects of Product legal strategy and guide us through complex regulatory and business decisions
- Manage a team of lawyers and be a member of the legal leadership team
- Advise executive team members on all matters relating to Lime’s products and service offerings
- Work closely with our Engineering, Product and Design teams
- Manage the legal and regulatory aspects of Lime’s global Supply Chain
- Manage outside counsel
- Work effectively across business units and corporate functions to resolve complex business and risk management issues
About you:
- JD/law degree and bar admission in at least one state or jurisdiction
- 12+ years relevant experience in a product counseling role, with in-house experience at a global technology, automotive or product-led company highly valued
- Experience working for or advising international businesses on multi-jurisdictional matters
- Passion for Lime and our mission
- Ability to work well under pressure with diligence, organization, and minimal supervision, and provide practical, business-friendly advice to clients
- Strong analytical and strategic skills; ability to drive issues to a quick resolution that factors in many non-legal variables
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to build the processes and systems to prevent them from occurring
The anticipated salary range for this position is $178,000 - $300,000. Annual performance bonus, equity and benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the position offered. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s location of residence, the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for a variable performance-bonus based on a combination of company performance, employee performance, and management discretion.
Why Lime?
When you join Lime, you join a global community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results; striving to create an experience that enables Limers to do their best work. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team:
- Competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonus and pre-IPO equity
- Health and wellness offerings for all team members starting day one including access to top-tier fitness and mindfulness apps
- Flexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residence
- Fully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child and financial, medical and educational support for Limers pursuing parenthood
- Support for retirement and financial goals with unlimited access to financial advisors
- Unlimited, complimentary use of our vehicles in hundreds of cities around the world
- Professional growth opportunities through quarterly learning days and top-tier tools
- Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialize and volunteer
- Culture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness and DEI training across all functions
- Consistent recognition of great work through meaningful rewards and career advancements
Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. Terms and conditions may apply.
If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.
Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.
Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application.
Lime will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, the California Fair Chance Act, and other applicable law. When reviewing an applicant's criminal history, Lime will consider all of the material duties listed above to determine if there is an adverse and negative relationship between any criminal history and the ability to perform the material duties of the job.
