CharterUP · 1 week ago
General (Legal) Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCharterUP is transforming the group transportation industry with innovative SaaS software and is seeking a General Counsel to serve as a strategic legal partner to the CEO and executive team. The role involves owning the company’s legal strategy across commercial contracting, employment matters, litigation, and risk management to support the company's growth in a competitive market.
MarketplaceTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
Lead all commercial contract strategy and execution, including customer agreements, operator agreements, vendor contracts, MSAs, and strategic partnerships
Enable deal velocity while protecting CharterUP’s IP, data, pricing power, and market position
Standardize and evolve contract templates while retaining flexibility for complex or high-value deals
Support CharterUP’s two-sided marketplace at scale (customers ↔ operators)
Own the drafting, management, and ongoing evolution of employee agreements, including PIIAs, confidentiality, non-solicitation, and other restrictive covenants, as appropriate by jurisdiction
Advise leadership on employment-related legal matters tied to employee transitions, competitive risk, and protection of confidential information
Partner with People and Talent teams to ensure agreements are enforceable, clearly communicated, and aligned with CharterUP’s growth strategy
Help establish consistent, defensible approaches to protecting CharterUP’s talent, IP, and business relationships
Own and manage litigation and arbitration matters, including employee, vendor, and operator disputes
Partner with outside counsel thoughtfully and cost-effectively
Advise leadership on risk, resolution strategies, and when to assert CharterUP’s contractual and legal rights
Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to define and operationalize CharterUP’s legal strategy
Provide clear, practical guidance on risk, tradeoffs, and recommended paths forward
Balance speed and rigor in a fast-moving environment
Qualification
Required
8–15+ years of legal experience, including meaningful in-house experience
Deep expertise in commercial contracts and business-side legal advising
Hands-on experience managing litigation and arbitration
Preferred
Experience in marketplaces, logistics, transportation, SaaS, or regulated industries is a plus
Benefits
Remote-First Flexibility: Work from anywhere we hire, with built-in flexibility. U.S.-based employees may reside in any of our 19 approved states.
Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, virtual care, gym discounts, and family-building benefits. In the U.S., we cover 100% of premiums for employees. International benefits align with local standards.
Time Off to Recharge: Paid time off so you can truly unplug. U.S.: 15 PTO days (increasing to 20 after 2 years) + 8 paid holidays. International policies vary by country.
Financial Peace of Mind: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance where available.
Performance-Driven Culture: Join a fast-moving, ambitious, and collaborative team that wins together.
Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses for bringing top talent to the team.
Planning for the Future: Long-term financial planning support. U.S.: 401(k) plan. International: region-specific savings programs where applicable.
Top-Tier Tech: Choose a Mac or PC, plus monitor, keyboard, and mouse to hit the ground running.
Company
CharterUP
CharterUP is a fully-integrated marketplace for charter bus reservations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$60MKey Investors
Tritium Partners
2022-10-06Series A· $60M
Leadership Team
Armir Harris
CEO
Merrick Levy
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-08-14
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