General Counsel

R-Zero is on a mission to deliver a better future for all via safer, healthier shared indoor environments.

Working here means you’ll help create a new category–one that bridges science, public health, and technology. You’ll ask why and achieve new outcomes, developing skills beyond your existing scope of expertise. You’ll join a diverse team of forward-thinkers, collaborating on work that will shape the future of human health.

No playbook exists for the problems we are solving, but our science-based approach and revolutionary technology ensure that together, we will change the world.

R-Zero needs a strategic General Counsel to partner with our CEO and executive team, who can provide tactical business support as well as big-picture thinking. You’ll be trusted to partner with leaders across the organization - BD, Sales, HR, Operations - to understand and mitigate risk and improve business outcomes.

You’re ready for this role if you’re a strategic leader with strong legal experience in corporate, employment, IP, trademark, copyright, and contract law, looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management
• Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors
• Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action
• Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically
• Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risk to R-Zero
• Base your decision making process on ethics and integrity
• Create associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders
• Work with external parties (regulators, external counsel, politicians, clients)
• Attract, develop, direct, motivate and drive performance from team
• Draft agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights
• Meet legal objectives
• Lead complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas
• Keep abreast of legislative change

What We’re Looking For:

• 15+ years experience working primarily for high growth tech; startups a plus
• JD degree from accredited law school
• Active License to practice law in at least one state
• 10+ years relevant post law school experience in legal capacity
• 5 years of experience experience leading diverse teams
• Must be strategic, analytical, organized and with a high EQ
• Experience with contract structure, drafting and negotiations
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strategic Negotiation skills
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to analyze complex issues and reach a quick resolution
• Strong prioritization and sense of urgency - manage workload and perform multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Exceptional discretion - you can handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work autonomously, requiring little supervision or direction
• Excellent business judgment and well-developed problem-solving abilities
• Ability to listen, provide influence and counsel
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions
• Experience with contractual law
• Experience with product compliance laws and management
• Experience in Risk Management

Travel

This position may require up to 25% domestic travel.

R-Zero’s benefits program underscores our commitment to health equity and care for all people–including our employees. Some of these benefits include:

• Remote-first workplace
• Unlimited vacation, paid holidays
• Competitive total compensation with equity:
  • Competitive compensation–backed by market research and audited annually for pay disparities–is our baseline. In addition to competitive base bay, every member of our team receives equity. We believe shared ownership leads to shared success.
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) starting on day one. We offer coverage for employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and their children. Employee plans are covered at 100%.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all genders
• Access to Maven Clinic, which supports all paths to parenthood, including surrogacy, IVF, adoption, and egg freezing
• 401(k) program starting on day one
• Coverage for mental health care, with in-person and virtual treatment options
• AD+D and life insurance

Studies show that women and people of color tend not to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At R-Zero, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply–even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every bullet point in the job description. You may be just the right candidate for this, or another opportunity.