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Saatva · 12 hours ago

Corporate Counsel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$170K/yr - $185K/yr

3+ years exp

Saatva is seeking a proactive and entrepreneurial Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. This role will support all major business functions with an emphasis on employment law, commercial contracts, consumer protection, and e-commerce, while also providing the opportunity to shape the legal function within a fast-moving consumer brand.

E-CommerceLifestyleProduct Design

Culture & Values

Hiring Manager

Patrick J. Mulvey

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day counseling on hiring, performance management, terminations, accommodations, investigations, and compliance matters

Manage employment disputes in partnership with outside counsel

Support the drafting and negotiation of LOIs and retail leases in connection with our real estate expansion

Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements and distribution/reseller deal contracts

Advise on advertising, promotions, e-commerce requirements, consumer protection, and competition laws across jurisdictions

Guide business teams on risk, contract structure, and execution timelines

Manage trademark, copyright, and patent portfolios in collaboration with external IP counsel

Oversee brand protection and enforcement strategy

Assist with insurance portfolio management and regulatory compliance matters affecting retail and e-commerce operations

Help develop templates, playbooks, and workflows that improve speed, consistency, and risk management

Support the General Counsel on strategic initiatives and board-level matters as needed

Qualification

Juris DoctorCalifornia Bar membershipEmployment law expertiseContract draftingIntellectual propertyConsumer protection knowledgeEntrepreneurial mindsetCommunication skillsProblem solvingWork independently

Required

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing

3 to 5 years of broad legal experience, ideally in employment law or retail

Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills across commercial and operational matters

Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and state-specific regulations

Familiarity with consumer protection, advertising, and e-commerce regulations

Experience with intellectual property, licensing, or brand protection

Strong business judgment, communication skills, and ability to work cross-functionally

Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, and sometimes ambiguous environment

Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives

Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive problem solving, and ability to build processes from scratch

Preferred

Experience with union matters and labor relations

California Bar membership and experience working on employee relations and retail law in California is highly preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Company

Saatva

Saatva is the original direct-to-consumer mattress and home furnishings company, founded on the principle that everyone deserves healthy and restorative sleep.

Founded in 2010

Whitestone, New York, USA

201-500 employees