Founded in 2010, CLEARs mission is to create frictionless experiences. With more than 12+ million members & hundreds of partners across the world, CLEARs identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, & travel. Whether its at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - making everyday experiences easier, more secure, & more seamless. Since day one, CLEAR has been committed to privacy done right. Members are always in control of their own information, & we never sell member data.

CLEAR is looking to expand our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate is a business-minded & self-motivated attorney with at least 4 years of experience. Prior in-house experience is not required- we think this is a terrific position for a successful law firm associate with transactional experience to transition to an in-house practice. In this position you will interface with business leaders to support CLEAR's legal needs as we expand into new opportunities in aviation, travel & hospitality, healthcare, financial services & more. This role will report to the Deputy General Counsel.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with our Growth teams on commercial deals that help grow our business
• Lead the drafting & negotiation of complex agreements with partners & service providers
• Provide day-to-day legal support to business teams & develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative ways as a business partner
• Partner with our Product, Tech & Security teams to provide counsel regarding the development & release of new products & services
• Work directly with colleagues across CLEAR to analyze risks, provide creative solutions & develop a strong, trusted relationship
• Coordinate with other internal functions to ensure internal business alignment & compliance with laws, rules & regulations
• Understand, manage, & advise key stakeholders of legal & business risks
• Help promote a consumer privacy & security centric culture

Who You Are:

• 4+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house as a transactional attorney
• A law degree from an accredited law school & admission to practice law in New York
• Enjoy working directly with non-lawyers to minimize & resolve issues quickly & effectively
• Proven track record of providing proactive, pragmatic legal counseling to business partners
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborative solutions
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior business leaders & frontline team members alike
• Strong sense of ownership & accountability
• Demonstrate a naturally business-friendly approach to legal problem solving & effective counsel as well as creative solutions
• Skilled & efficient writer
• Motivated self-starter who can work independently & collaboratively
• Strategic thinker able to partner successfully with a wide variety of business groups & stakeholders while maintaining a big picture view of business needs & company goals

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