Founding Legal Counsel at Traba

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Gig EconomyIndustries

Requirements

  • JD degree and active bar membership in good standing in New York
  • 9+ years of legal experience, with in-house product counsel experience
  • Strong understanding of employment and labor law and compliance
  • Experience working with 1099 contractors and navigating the gig economy
  • Knowledge of data privacy, intellectual property, and commercial law
  • Proven ability to navigate legal challenges in high-growth, fast-paced companies
  • Exceptional at providing clear guidance in ambiguous, “grey area” situations, balancing risk and business objectives
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach to building scalable legal processes from scratch

Responsibilities

  • Provide clear legal guidance in fast-paced situations, advising on product development, mitigating risks, and ensuring adherence to regulations
  • Stay current on employment and labor laws to ensure compliance across jurisdictions
  • Oversee all legal matters, with a strong focus on employment and labor law and product compliance
  • Manage outside counsel including the budget and risk assessment of how much to leverage outside counsel
  • Collaborate with the executive team to assess risks, weigh trade-offs, and guide strategic decisions, particularly regarding worker classification

Skills

Employment Law
Labor Law
Data Privacy
Intellectual Property
Commercial Law
Gig Economy
1099 Contractors
Worker Classification
In-House Counsel
Risk Management

Traba

Connects businesses with flexible labor solutions

About Traba

Traba connects local light industrial workers with businesses that need flexible labor solutions. The company serves clients like warehouses and event organizers by providing general labor roles such as lumpers, picker packers, and warehouse associates. Traba's digital platform allows businesses to request workers for specific shifts, ensuring they receive the right number of vetted and insured workers to meet their needs. Workers can choose flexible shifts that fit their schedules, enabling them to increase their income based on the number of shifts they take. Traba differentiates itself by offering a seamless process for shift requests and a focus on worker vetting. The company's goal is to provide efficient staffing solutions that adapt to the varying demands of businesses.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$44.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consulting, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & compensation
Equity
In-person office
Health, dental, & vision
Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
Leadership development
Ongoing learning opportunities
Fitness credit

Risks

Increased competition from Instawork and Bluecrew in light industrial staffing.
Regulatory scrutiny over gig economy practices could impact Traba's operations.
Technological disruptions may reduce demand for human labor in warehouses.

Differentiation

Traba connects businesses with vetted, reliable workers for specific shifts.
The platform offers seamless shift requests and worker vetting for operational efficiency.
Traba focuses on light industrial roles, including warehouse and event staffing.

Upsides

Traba raised $22M, indicating strong investor confidence and growth potential.
Increased demand for flexible labor solutions post-pandemic boosts Traba's market relevance.
Digital transformation in staffing aligns with Traba's platform-based business model.

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