Assistant Counsel

About The Opportunity
We're all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 300,000 restaurants nationwide. Innovative technology, user-friendly platforms and streamlined delivery capabilities set us apart and make us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering. When you join our team, you become part of a community that works together to innovate, solve problems, grow, work hard and have a ton of fun in the process!
Why Work For Us
Grubhub is a place where authentically fun culture meets innovation and teamwork. We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. If you're looking for a place that values strong relationships, embraces diverse ideas-all while having fun together-Grubhub is the place for you!
The Impact You Will Make:
As Assistant Counsel, you will join our whip-smart team of in-house lawyers to tackle a range of commercial matters including contract management and review, marketing advising and review, product counseling and advising on various marketplace issues, labor and employment counseling, business licensing and registration, as well as regulatory compliance. You will interact directly with our business teams and represent the legal team with dedication to learning new areas of law and providing client-focused service. The diverse matters you will handle will challenge you to think creatively and pragmatically, all while ensuring that business needs are met.
What You Bring To The Table:

• JD degree required; admitted and in good standing in Illinois or New York
• 2-4 years practicing law with a focus on commercial matters (in-house experience a plus!)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to:
  
  • balance competing projects in a fast-paced environment
  • learn quickly and take on challenging new projects
  • prioritize and follow-through on numerous projects simultaneously
  • work autonomously while paying attention to detail
• Must be a team player who is willing to pitch in where needed in a fast-paced company

Where You'll Work:
This candidate will work from either our Chicago or NYC offices (hybrid schedule). Chicago candidates are preferred.
The base salary ranges for this position are below. The ranges provided exclude other forms of compensation such as equity and bonus.
New York: $119k-178k base salary range
Chicago: $108k - $162k base salary range
Grubhub uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience. In addition to the base salary, the role might also come with equity and other pay incentives as part of the full compensation package.
And Of Course, Perks!

• Flexible PTO. Grubhub employees enjoy a generous amount of time to recharge.
• Health and Wellness. Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k matching, employee network groups and paid parental leave are just a few of our programs to support your overall well-being.
• Compensation. You'll receive a great compensation package with eligibility for generous incentives, bonuses, commission, or RSUs (role-specific).
• Free Meals. Our employees get a weekly Grubhub credit to enjoy and support local restaurants.
• Social Impact. At Grubhub we believe in giving back through programs like the Grubhub Community Fund . Employees are also given paid time off each year to support the causes that are important to them.

Grubhub is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage a workplace that is just as diverse as the customers we serve. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you're applying for a job in the U.S. and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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