Corporate Counsel, Tinder
$180-195k
+ Stock purchase program
Swipe-based dating app
Job no longer available
Swipe-based dating app
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$180-195k
+ Stock purchase program
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power and inspire realconnectionsby making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.
Role
Who you are
- You have a law degree from an accredited institution and the eligibility to practice law in California, either through admission or qualifying for in-house practice
- You have at least four years of relevant legal experience, ideally from both top law firms and corporate legal departments
- You are detailed and accurate, known for providing clear, practical, and creative legal advice, with a strong attention to detail and willingness to engage with project specifics
- You excel in teamwork, displaying an ability to work seamlessly with both legal colleagues and cross-functional business teams
- You have exceptional fact-finding, drafting, negotiating, and researching skills, with detailed and effective written communication
- You have experience with marketing and technology law, and consumer protection, including by drafting and negotiating related contracts
- You have a proven grasp of privacy laws, intellectual property, digital and social media, and influencer endorsement regulations within the consumer internet sector
- Familiarity with current US cultural trends is a plus, especially if you have experience with music licensing, talent, and production agreements
- You are proactive in identifying and resolving problems, with the ability to encourage confidence among business partners in an approachable, and patient manner
What the job involves
- As Corporate Counsel, you will have the opportunity to help navigate the complex legal landscape of Tinder North America’s marketing, PR, and partnerships. You will play a crucial role in transforming creative concepts into executable strategies that comply with legal standards
- We are seeking a motivated and talented lawyer to join Match Group’s Tinder Legal team
- This hybrid role is based in West Hollywood at Tinder’s office, reporting to a Senior Corporate Counsel on the team, and will primarily support the Tinder Marketing and Communications/PR initiatives in North America
- This is a great opportunity for a lawyer to join a diverse, highly collaborative team dedicated to producing high-quality work that significantly impacts our members
- Legal Strategy and Execution:
- Brand Campaign Advisory: Assess potential risks and provide strategic legal solutions to minimize exposure on creative concepts and published materials, ensuring compliance with advertising laws, consumer protection standards, and intellectual property laws and clearance obligations for marketing and press promotions, events, sponsorships, and partnerships
- Contract Drafting and Negotiations: With oversight from Senior Corporate Counsel, draft and negotiate contracts and agreements with partners and vendors to protect the company's interests and ensure compliance with relevant laws
- Collaborate with business partners to tailor contracts that support business objectives and provide practical advice throughout the contract lifecycle, from initial drafting to final execution and beyond
- Collaboration and Compliance:
- Interdepartmental Legal Support: Work directly with marketing, media buying, and PR teams to tailor provide tailored legal advice that supports business goals
- Actively participate in strategy and creative sessions to offer real-time legal guidance
- Compliance and Security Oversight: Ensure business practices align with corporate policies, especially in vendor relations, data privacy, and financial operations
- Lead initiatives to improve security protocols and compliance measures
- Monitor and audit internal procedures regularly and address or raise any deviations in a timely manner
- Process Improvement:
- Resource Development and Management: Develop and update key legal resources, including contract templates, compliance playbooks, and training materials ensuring they reflect current laws and industry practices
- Host and facilitate training to help business partners stay up to date and operate with current legal guidance
- Legal Process Optimization: Evaluate and optimize legal processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements
- Embrace new technologies for document management and automating routine legal assessments
Our take
In today's society, online communication is rapidly replacing face-to-face interaction across various aspects of life, including professional, platonic, and even romantic relationships. Dating apps like Tinder, with their quick sing-ups and swipe-based interface, have revolutionized the way people connect.
Tinder's innovative approach has significantly reduced the social stigma associated with online dating. This, coupled with the global rise of smartphones, has created a strong tailwind for the app. However, Tinder faces new challenges from competitors like Hinge, Bumble, and Thursday, who all capitalize on similar "swipe-based" mechanics, potentially attracting users away from the platform.
To address this, Tinder is actively seeking ways to reinvent its core product. The company is exploring the development of "Tinderverse", a shared virtual reality experience. Additionally, it is testing "Tinder Coins", an in-app currency earned through positive user behavior, allowing access to premium features. These initiatives demonstrate Tinder's commitment to remaining at the forefront of the ever-evolving online dating landscape.
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42% female employees
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Mind & Body: Take care of yourself with benefits to keep you physically and mentally healthy.
- Company Perks: As winners of Comparably’s 2022 Best Company Perks and Benefits Award, we’re proud to say we provide perks that make a difference
- Life @ Tinder: We support each other— from informal check-ins to snacks + catered lunches at HQ to the flexibility to take time off when you need it
Company values
- We prioritize member safety: At Tinder, our top priority is to build an authentic, equitable, and respectful community
- We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members: The best thing about Tinder is that it caters to lots of differnt people and many different types of interactions
- We encourage authenticity to nurture a trustworthy, collaborative environment: We're honest and open in all we do. Our humanity inspires us to be real with one another and to stay true to who we are, so we can feel confident interacting and collaborating with others
- We never stand still. We're inspired to build for what's next: We must constantly innovate, experiment, and learn. We strive to set a higher standard for our products, our teams, and ourselves. We eagerly seek, accept, and give feedback with cando and kindness so we can continue to grow personally and professionally
- We champion and rally behind big ideas: We empower people to think and act differently, and to be unafraid to have a strong point of view. We’re willing to risk being wrong so that we can figure out what’s right. If we aren’t creating things that make us a little bit uncomfortable, then we likely won’t make a dent in the universe
Company HQ
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA
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Founders
Jonathan Badeen
(Co-Founder)Previously Director of Design at Casting Networks before starting Tinder in 2012. Served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Tinder from 2016 to 2022.
Sean Rad
(Co-Founder)Received an honorary degree from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Founder of Rad Fund.
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