Shipt
Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial
Location: Minneapolis, MN | San Francisco, CA | Birmingham, AL
Support and scale our commercial legal function. Lead complex transactions, support procurement operations, manage contract lifecycle workflows, and advise on third‑party risk, data use, and vendor governance. This role supports high‑growth operational teams across Growth, Procurement, Marketing, Technology, Finance, Product, and Operations.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including retail partner agreements, SaaS, technology, logistics, advertising agency agreements, and professional services agreements.
Lead legal review for procurement and vendor contracting strategy, including onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing vendor management.
Own and enhance CLM operations: template governance, fallback positions, approval matrices, and clause libraries.
Lead legal review for third‑party partnerships, collaborations, and co‑branded offerings.
Advise stakeholders on key legal risks related to contract terms, data privacy, security, indemnity, limitation of liability, and regulatory issues.
Develop legal enablement tools, trainings, and scalable contract playbooks; partner with InfoSec, Compliance, and Privacy teams on third‑party risk frameworks and data‑sharing requirements.
Identify process improvements and drive automation opportunities in commercial legal workflows.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
8+ years of legal experience with a strong focus on commercial transactions and vendor contracting, preferably with some in‑house experience.
Deep understanding of commercial negotiation, operational contracting, and business risk allocation.
Experience working cross‑functionally with non‑legal stakeholders in fast‑paced environments (Procurement, Finance, IT, Marketing).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and a collaborative mindset; experience developing and delivering legal enablement tools, trainings, and scalable contract playbooks.
Familiarity with CLM tools (e.g., Lexion, Ironclad, DocuSign CLM) and contract automation frameworks.
Skills & Education
Business Contracts, Legal Practices, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Vendor Contracts, Vendor Relationships.
Work Arrangement Shipt considers candidates located near a Shipt office or workspace in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis to be hybrid, providing flexibility to work from home (with leader approval) or at a Shipt office. In‑office expectations will vary by role and leader. Certain roles may require in‑office presence on a full‑time basis.
About Shipt Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high‑quality delivery with a personal touch. We link customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities.
At Shipt, we prioritize team belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits, and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that enhance both personal and professional life.
Pay Range
Metro Areas (Boston, DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City): $172,000‑$344,000
All other locations: $152,000‑$305,000
Salary ranges are guidelines; individual total compensation may vary based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Software Development
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please inform your recruiting contact. If you need assistance filling out a job application, please complete the provided form.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Employees (and eligible family members) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and more. Employees may enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for discretionary vacation for exempt team members, paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and paid sick leave. Other compensation includes eligibility for an annual bonus and potential restricted stock units based on role.
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Support and scale our commercial legal function. Lead complex transactions, support procurement operations, manage contract lifecycle workflows, and advise on third‑party risk, data use, and vendor governance. This role supports high‑growth operational teams across Growth, Procurement, Marketing, Technology, Finance, Product, and Operations.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including retail partner agreements, SaaS, technology, logistics, advertising agency agreements, and professional services agreements.
Lead legal review for procurement and vendor contracting strategy, including onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing vendor management.
Own and enhance CLM operations: template governance, fallback positions, approval matrices, and clause libraries.
Lead legal review for third‑party partnerships, collaborations, and co‑branded offerings.
Advise stakeholders on key legal risks related to contract terms, data privacy, security, indemnity, limitation of liability, and regulatory issues.
Develop legal enablement tools, trainings, and scalable contract playbooks; partner with InfoSec, Compliance, and Privacy teams on third‑party risk frameworks and data‑sharing requirements.
Identify process improvements and drive automation opportunities in commercial legal workflows.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
8+ years of legal experience with a strong focus on commercial transactions and vendor contracting, preferably with some in‑house experience.
Deep understanding of commercial negotiation, operational contracting, and business risk allocation.
Experience working cross‑functionally with non‑legal stakeholders in fast‑paced environments (Procurement, Finance, IT, Marketing).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and a collaborative mindset; experience developing and delivering legal enablement tools, trainings, and scalable contract playbooks.
Familiarity with CLM tools (e.g., Lexion, Ironclad, DocuSign CLM) and contract automation frameworks.
Skills & Education
Business Contracts, Legal Practices, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Vendor Contracts, Vendor Relationships.
Work Arrangement Shipt considers candidates located near a Shipt office or workspace in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis to be hybrid, providing flexibility to work from home (with leader approval) or at a Shipt office. In‑office expectations will vary by role and leader. Certain roles may require in‑office presence on a full‑time basis.
About Shipt Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high‑quality delivery with a personal touch. We link customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities.
At Shipt, we prioritize team belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits, and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that enhance both personal and professional life.
Pay Range
Metro Areas (Boston, DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City): $172,000‑$344,000
All other locations: $152,000‑$305,000
Salary ranges are guidelines; individual total compensation may vary based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Software Development
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please inform your recruiting contact. If you need assistance filling out a job application, please complete the provided form.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Employees (and eligible family members) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and more. Employees may enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for discretionary vacation for exempt team members, paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and paid sick leave. Other compensation includes eligibility for an annual bonus and potential restricted stock units based on role.
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