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Corporate Counsel

New York, United States

Hinge is the dating app designed to be deleted

In today's digital world, finding genuine relationships is tougher than ever. At Hinge, we’re on a mission to inspire intimate connection to create a less lonely world. We’re obsessed with understanding our users’ behaviors to help them find love, and our success is defined by one simple metric– setting up great dates. With millions of users across the globe, we’ve become the most trusted way to find a relationship, for all.

About the Role

This role is part of the Match Group Legal organization. Match Group, through its portfolio companies, including Hinge, is a leading provider of dating products available globally designed to increase our users' likelihood of finding a meaningful connection. We are seeking a motivated and talented Corporate Counsel, Hinge to provide day-to-day legal support to Hinge. This role will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Hinge and will be located in our New York City office where we observe a 3 day per week in office hybrid attendance policy.

Responsibilities

Draft, revise and negotiate various commercial agreements, including SaaS, technology, payments, analytics, research, licensing, development, product integration, data processing, events, production, recruiting, independent contractor, consulting, and other general vendor and operations agreements

Build trusted cross-functional relationships with and provide practical and solution-oriented day-to-day commercial legal advice to Hinge finance, accounting, product, engineering and people teams

Support the engagement and implementation of key vendors related to Hinge Engineering, Product and People team operations

Advise and manage workflow process improvement, playbook development, business team training, and template use to address the evolving needs of a growing organization

Assist in administration of corporate policies and procedures, such as vendor security, privacy compliance, and contract approval, along with helping to implement compliance obligations

What We're Looking For

4+ years’ experience, with both top law firm and in-house legal department experience preferred

Law degree from a top accredited law school and admission (or in-house eligibility) to practice law in New York, Texas or California

Experience drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts with domestic and international counterparties, including SaaS and other tech contracts using a “getting to yes” mentality

Excellent business communication and analytical skills, as well as an impeccable attention to detail and strong sense of ownership and accountability

Comfortable with and interested in using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Zoom AI Companion) to enhance drafting, research, and workflow efficiency

Curious and practical-minded legal partner skilled in helping business teams to identify and balance risks against business priorities

Professional ease in working collaboratively with Hinge employees as well as cross-functionally with Match Group’s Legal and other shared services functions.

A collaborative team player who not only excels in their individual role, but also proactively looks for opportunities to support colleagues, share helpful information, and make processes easier

What's the Team Like?

You will be an integral part of a highly collaborative Hinge legal team and broader Match Group legal team. While individual autonomy is valued, team members are encouraged to work together, leveraging shared knowledge and experience

The Corporate Counsels who succeed on this team are strategic thinkers who thrive in new situations and can simultaneously manage multiple demands and shifting priorities within a fast-paced, and rapidly evolving environment

The global legal team includes members with backgrounds across a range of consumer-facing industries, including software, gaming, social networking, travel, hospitality, sports, entertainment, retail and music

As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre-tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.

Professional Growth: Get an annual Learning & Development stipend once you’ve been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 6000 courses, starting your first day.

Parental Leave & Planning: When you become a new parent, you’re eligible for 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents.)

Fertility Support: You’ll get easy access to fertility care through Carrot, from basic treatments to fertility preservation. We also provide a stipend towards fertility preservation. You and your spouse/domestic partner are both eligible.

Date Stipend: All Hinge employees receive a $100 monthly stipend for epic dates– Romantic or otherwise. Hinge Premium is also free for employees and their loved ones.

ERGs: We have eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)—Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, R aices , Women/Nonbinary, Parents —that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & its community.

At Hinge, our core values are…

Authenticity: We share, never hide, our words, actions and intentions.

Courage: We embrace lofty goals and tough challenges.

Empathy: We deeply consider the perspective of others.

Diversity inspires innovation

Hinge is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe success is created by a diverse workforce of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.

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Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York City. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

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