General Counsel, Scribd
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E-book and audiobook subscription service
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E-book and audiobook subscription service
201-500 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To revolutionize the way the world reads and learns.
Role
Who you are
- JD from an accredited law school and member in good standing with a state bar
- US licensed attorney, preferably in California or New York
- 12+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department. Prior experience working for a content or media company is a plus
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- An entrepreneurial spirit and passion for working in a high-growth environment
- Experience with cybersecurity
- Familiarity with representing the interests of a company in legislative and judicial matters
- Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical advice
- Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task and understand and manage shifting priorities and multiple projects
- Exceptional communication, analytical and drafting skills
- Exceptional judgment and integrity, adept at making smart decisions in the face of ambiguity and imperfect information
- Attention to detail and the ability to view legal issues within the context of business objectives, while effectively coordinating and maintaining strong relationships with cross-functional business partners
- Used to working in a fast-paced environment, handling novel issues, and providing timely, practical advice designed to enable the business to achieve its goals while managing risk
- Willing to travel occasionally
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced and strategic General Counsel to join the executive team
- The General Counsel will be responsible for all legal matters for the company, including Government Affairs. In addition, the General Counsel will be responsible for Security and IT
- Provide legal advice to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors on a wide range of legal matters
- Oversee Scribd’s legal strategy and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Manage all legal aspects of corporate governance, M&A, intellectual property, privacy, commercial contracts, and employment law
- Oversee Scribd’s enterprise risk management program
- Ensure Scribd’s legal interests are protected in all commercial transactions
- Provide strategic guidance on content licensing, distribution, and other content-related legal matters
- Manage Scribd’s Security and IT department, including oversight of the CISO
- Oversee security-related legal issues, including data privacy, cybersecurity and incident response
- Lead Scribd's government affairs activities, including representing the company’s interests in meetings with legislators and judicial matters
Our take
The world's biggest site for social reading and publishing, Scribd's website has over 250 million unique visitors each month and a vast content library, consisting of over 200 million audiobooks, magazines, ebooks and newspapers as well as media created by the Scribd community.
While Scribd is the largest social reading site, it is not alone in offering this kind of media. It competes against some major players, the largest of which are Amazon's Kindle and Audible offerings, but also includes the likes of BookMate and the non-profit Internet Archive. Where it stands aside is in its feature-rich reader and the sheer diversity of its library, which, thanks to partnerships with several major publishers, features numerous popular titles as well as a range of independent creators.
Further differentiating it from competitors, the company taken a firm stand on social issues, in particular the recent wave of book bannings taking place across the United States. By making the banned titles freely available it hopes to do its part in preserving literary freedom. With this tendency showing no signs of slowing down, Scribd's intervention in this area could prove to be important.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2019
$58m
LATE VC
Jan 2015
$22m
LATE VC
Total funding: $105.8m
Company benefits
- Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Short-term/long-term disability plans
- 401k/RSP matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning & Development programs
- Quarterly stipend for Wellness, Connectivity & Comfort
- Mental Health support & resources
- Free subscription to Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family
- Referral Bonuses
- Book Benefit
- Sabbaticals
- Company wide events
- Team engagement budgets
- Vacation & Personal Days
- Paid Holidays (+ winter break)
- Flexible Sick Time
- Volunteer Day
- Company-wide Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs
Company values
- Community -- Community and culture are paramount at Scribd. We curate meaningful moments to bring employees together for connection, collaboration and celebration
- Characters with character -- We believe diverse stories and backgrounds are what make Scribd great. From sourcing candidates all the way to extending offers, our hiring practices prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Growth Mentality -- We believe that ongoing training and development bring out the best in our employees and our company as a whole.
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Trip Adler
(CEO)Having studied at Harvard until 2006, they co-founded Scribd in March 2017. They have worked as CEO ever since then.
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