Commercialization · unspun // oakland factory · Hybrid

Legal Counsel

Want your legal expertise to fight climate change? Join unspun as our first counsel and help scale breakthrough manufacturing tech across global markets.

Legal Counsel at unspun

Are you an experienced attorney who thrives at the intersection of business strategy and legal expertise? Do you excel at navigating complex contracts while keeping the big picture in focus? If you're passionate about using your legal skills to fight climate change while helping build a revolutionary manufacturing company, we want to talk with you.

Why This Role Matters

The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. As our first in-house counsel, you'll build the legal foundation that helps us change that. From structuring global partnerships to protecting our breakthrough technology, your work will be crucial in scaling our mission to reduce global carbon emissions by 1%.

What Success Looks Like

Your impact will be measured by:

• Accelerating commercial contracts with global brands and manufacturers through scalable systems for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements
• Creating and implementing a global risk and compliance framework as we expand internationally
• Supporting unspun's capital formation strategy across equity, debt, grants, and other fundraising activities
• Advising leadership on complex legal, IP, employment, and business matters that shape our growth trajectory
• Translating complex legal concepts into clear guidance that enables our team to make informed decisions

Who You Are

• Experienced Attorney : You have 5-15+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm with membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• Commercial Negotiator : You've worked with Fortune 500 companies, negotiating complex 8- and 9-figure commercial contracts
• Global Thinker : You have experience with international law and are comfortable advising on cross-border operations
• Strategic Advisor : You balance meticulous attention to detail with keeping the commercial big picture in mind
• Effective Communicator : You can translate complex legal language into actionable insights for teams

A Typical Day Might Include

• Negotiating contracts with major retail and manufacturing partners
• Collaborating with external IP counsel on protecting our technology
• Building scalable legal processes across multiple jurisdictions
• Advising leadership on strategic decisions and risk management
• Working with cross-functional teams to enable rapid deployment
• Having lunch with the team (we're a pretty social bunch!)

Why unspun?

We're not just another tech company - we're transforming how clothes are made. Here's what makes us special:

• Mission-Driven: Your work directly enables sustainable manufacturing
• Innovation at Scale: Work with major brands and manufacturers globally
• Amazing Team: Join a diverse group of experts passionate about impact
• Growth Opportunity: Shape legal strategy as we scale from Series B to C
• Comprehensive Benefits: Details below, but we take care of our team

Our Culture

We're relentless in pursuing our mission, intentional in our decisions, and fundamentally human in how we work together. We celebrate small wins, speak up to benefit many, and aren't afraid to make mistakes along the way.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $141,000-174,000 USD annually, plus 0.0248-0.0472% equity.

Benefits include:

• Self-regulated vacation policy
• Comprehensive (gold & platinum) health/dental/vision insurance
• Company sponsored 401k and HSA or FSA
• Monthly wellness or education grant up to $150
• Pre-tax commuter benefits

Location

Emeryville, CA (Hybrid)