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Senior Corporate Paralegal

Rent the Runway

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$98,800–$138,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accessories Design, Accounting Policies, Administrative Management, Advertising, Alliance/Partner Management, Apparel Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Board Meeting, Budget Management, Cloud Computing, Contract Management, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Governance, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Due Diligence, Establish Priorities, Fashion Industry, Genetics, Intellectual Property (IP), Leading Edge Technology, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Logistics, Marketing, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Project/Program Management, Proxy Statement, Rentals, Residential Construction, SEC Filings, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Work From Home
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago
About Us:

Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world's first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable and financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel and accessories from hundreds of brand partnersand has built in-house proprietary technology and a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. RTR has been named to CNBC's "Disruptor 50" five times in ten years, and has been placed on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list multiple times.

About the Job:

As Senior Corporate Paralegal, you will meaningfully impact Rent the Runway and its Legal team, primarily by assisting with public company filings and processes, and managing administrative aspects of the Legal team to ensure its operational effectiveness.

You will report to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer & Corporate Secretary and collaborate closely with the other members of the Legal team.

You will be based in our Brooklyn HQ, in-office 4 days a week and work remotely on Fridays.

Core Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance & Public Company Compliance:
  • Assist with public company SEC filings and compliance, including Edgar code management, Section 16 filings, current and periodic reports, the proxy statement, and registration statements.
  • Manage corporate secretary recordkeeping and files, including Board minutes and materials, attendance records, and documentation related to Directors and Officers.
  • Support RTR's equity compensation team, including support for beneficial ownership calculation and insider trading program compliance, including trading window management and annual training.
  • Provide governance support and recordkeeping for RTR's subsidiary in Galway, Ireland, including facilitating annual board meetings and filings.
Contract/Commercial Management:
  • Oversee the complete contract lifecycle, including intake, execution, renewal, and termination.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders regarding contract needs, status, and timelines. Manage quarterly business reviews with cross-functional teams.
  • Support legal team on aspects of marketing, advertising, and partnership initiatives, which includes managing sweepstakes.
Legal Operations & Support:
  • Manage the Legal budget and tracking, support the accounting teams accrual process, and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
  • Support the Legal team with information requests as needed (e.g., due diligence, data rooms, audits, litigation responses, vendor screening).
  • Act as a Legal team ambassador, connecting business teams with resources and playbooks for legal questions
About You:
  • 6+ years of relevant in-house or law firm experience.
  • Expertise with Section 16 filings, proxy statement filings, and managing corporate secretary/board records.
  • Experience managing a contract lifecycle management platform (SpotDraft experience a plus).
  • Excellent organizational skills, with keen attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
  • Strong ability in Excel and Google Suite.
  • Experience with Diligent, Workiva and Shareworks is a plus.
  • An ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to prioritize and manage multiple critical projects under tight deadlines.
  • Unquestioned integrity and an ability to work on sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Interested in legal operations and thoughtful AI implementation
  • Should you be interested, there is high potential for growth in this role, e.g., evolving legal processes, the team's suite of technology resources and testing and integrating cutting edge legal AI technology to drive team efficiency.
Benefits:

At Rent the Runway, we're committed to the wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Paid Time Off, including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first, and we've got you covered.
  • 401(k) match - an investment in your future.
  • Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
  • Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
  • Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!
  • Company-wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
  • Office-centric work - our corporate employees and technical leaders have the option to work remotely on Fridays, in accordance with Company policies.

Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $98,800 to $138,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

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