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EVERY, based in South San Francisco, is a leading VC-backed food tech ingredient company using precision fermentation to create animal proteins without the animal for the global food and beverage industry. Originally founded as Clara Foods in 2014, EVERY rebranded in 2021 to better convey its vision to bring animal-free proteins to everyone, everywhere. EVERY is a team of passionate change makers who are reimagining the factory farm model with a kinder, more sustainable alternative. Leveraging precision fermentation to produce hyper-functional and one-to-one replacement proteins from microorganisms, EVERY is on a mission to decouple the world’s proteins from the animals that make them.We are a passionate, determined, (and fun!) team with a vital objective, and we're on the lookout for like-minded people to join our mission. Sound like you?You’ll be leading EVERY’s legal team reporting to the COO. You will have the opportunity to build your team from scratch while working with the existing outside counsel. We’re excited for you to play a significant role in providing legal guidance to functions across the business and creating a strategy for managing everything from IP to contracts. You will also be a strategic partner providing insights into commercial and manufacturing strategic partnerships.Responsibilities:Serve as lead counsel on all legal and regulatory matters across the business including commercial contracts, employment matters, intellectual property, etc.Identify & manage a wide range of external counsel and consultantsReview, draft, and advise on a variety of technology and commercial agreementsSupport contract negotiations with strategic partners on complex commercial and technology mattersAssist in developing legal strategy (specifically intellectual property and regulatory strategy) aligned with business prioritiesAdvise leadership on legal issues and risks throughout the business and relationships with third parties, and advise on appropriate risk mitigationAssist with managing fundraising due diligence and preparing transaction documentationDevelop a roadmap for building a best-in-class legal function, including defining roles and responsibilities and hiring a team of A-playersOther special projects given your interest areas and the needs of a rapidly scaling company & teamRequirements for the role:Passionate about our mission of shutting down the last factory farm on EarthLicensed to practice law, preferably in California (member of the bar or Registered In-House Counsel)5+ years of experience practicing law either at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience at a startupPractical knowledge in a wide range of legal areas, including: intellectual property, employment, commercial transactions (food regulatory experience would be a plus!)Deep understanding of deal structures and intellectual property licensing modelsWorks well both independently and with a highly collaborative team, with proven ability to multi-task and set prioritiesAbility to work under pressure, manage multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change within a rapidly growing companyCompany is headquartered in South San Francisco - may consider hybrid or remote work. Must be available to work standard business hours in Pacific Time.What EVERY can Offer for Full-Time Positions:Generous benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and stock optionsOptional benefits: FSA, HSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life insuranceFlexible PTO and 14 paid holidays per yearParental Leave: 10 weeks parental leave and 6 weeks childbirth leaveOnsite amenities: free parking, gym access, lounge, mini-golf patio, yoga and fitness classesUnlimited snacks and beverages: sparkling water, granola bars, coffee, teaWeekly virtual happy hours & lunchesMonthly all-hands meetings and 1:1s with CEO and leadershipClose to South San Francisco BART and CalTrain stations, with free shuttle serviceEVERY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.Legal authorization to work in the U.S. required. We cannot sponsor visas. All hires must verify identity and employment eligibility upon hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr Protein Report

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