Corporate & Commercial Counsel (Chicago)

***Must be able to work on a hybrid schedule from our Chicago or NYC office***

Grubhub, part of Wonder Group Inc , is all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 375,000 merchants nationwide. Innovative technology, user-friendly platforms and streamlined delivery capabilities set us apart and make us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering. When you join our team, you become part of a community that works together to innovate, solve problems, grow, work hard and have a ton of fun in the process!

Grubhub is seeking a Counsel in our Chicago or New York office. The ideal candidate will be a corporate lawyer with outstanding drafting and negotiating skills, organizational capabilities, attention to detail, execution and follow-through. This person is also a creative problem-solver, a self-starter with a great attitude and a team player.

The Impact You Will Make

As Counsel, you will be a key member of our dynamic legal team, focusing on a wide range of commercial and transactional matters supporting various business verticals, including our campus, corporate, and marketplace initiatives. You will independently manage a diverse workflow, providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice. You will draft and negotiate agreements, advise on business strategies and product development, and develop resources to help scale legal support. This role requires exercising sound judgment, taking an ownership mindset, and building strong relationships with internal business clients.

• Negotiate, structure and draft a wide array of commercial transactions, including complex transactions with merchants, vendors, and franchise, corporate and campus partners, as well as related ancillary agreements (e.g., online terms and conditions, data processing agreements) and routine leases/subleases.
• Advise business teams developing products to ensure legal compliance.
• Advise on data privacy and AI governance matters, including reviewing and drafting data processing agreements and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Partner with the People Team to provide guidance on employment law matters, such as wage and hour laws, employee relations, and workplace policies.
• Become proficient in, and advise on, certain compliance matters (e.g., marketplace facilitator requirements, alcohol payment and delivery compliance).
• Assist in the merchant dispute resolution process.
• Oversee certain corporate initiatives and entity maintenance; interface with our parent company on intercompany governance and transactional matters
• Advise on ordinary course inquiries, including merchant, vendor, and diner issues.
• Develop internal legal playbooks, client-facing guides, FAQs, and other documentation to promote consistency and streamline processes.
• Assist on other projects as needed, including general corporate matters, and overseeing external counsel.
• Demonstrate an ability to issue-spot sensitive legal and business concerns, adjust frequently and meet demanding deadlines.

What You Bring to the Table

• JD degree and admitted to any state bar.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience, preferably with in-house experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts and complex corporate transactions.
• Experience with data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., CCPA) and an interest in AI governance is strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Independently manage and prioritize competing projects in a fast-paced environment;
• Exercise sound legal and business judgment;
• Learn quickly and tackle challenging new projects;
• Work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team; and
• Issue-spot sensitive legal and business concerns.
• Must be a team player with a service-first mindset, willing to pitch in where needed.

As a matter of company policy, Grubhub does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.

The base salary for this position is below:

New York: $201,500 - $211,000

Illinois: $181,500 - $190,000

Wonder Group uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

And Of Course, Perks!

• Flexible PTO. Grubhub employees enjoy a generous amount of time to recharge.
• Health and Wellness. Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k, employee network groups and paid parental leave are just a few of our programs to support your overall well-being.
• Free Meals. Our employees get a weekly Grubhub credit to enjoy.
• Social Impact . At Grubhub we believe in giving back through programs like the Grubhub Community Fund . Employees are also given paid time off each year to support the causes that are important to them.

Grubhub is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage a workplace that is just as diverse as the customers we serve. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If youre applying for a job in the U.S. and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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