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About the Role

Havenly is seeking a commercially astute operator to manage legal and commercial affairs across its brands. This role reports to the Chief Operating & Technology Officer and involves managing contracts, disputes, and claims, with an emphasis on using AI to improve processes. The goal is to ensure matters are resolved efficiently and leadership is always informed.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day commercial legal matters, including demand letters, contract disputes, claims, and settlement discussions.
Assess incoming issues, prioritize, recommend solutions, and drive matters to closure, engaging outside counsel as needed.
Coordinate with external counsel for corporate, debt, and intellectual property matters, providing clear briefs and translating legal advice into business decisions.
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements with attorney review where appropriate.
Manage inherited contractual obligations and acquisition-related cleanup, ensuring commitments and deadlines are met.
Coordinate insurance and corporate compliance processes.
Provide a clear overview of open matters, financial exposure, next actions, and decisions needed from leadership, with timely updates and escalations.

Requirements

5-8 years of relevant experience in business operations, corporate development, commercial operations, legal affairs, or a similar role at a fast-moving company.
Experience managing outside counsel and negotiating complex commercial issues.
Strong commercial judgment and executive-ready communication skills.
Ability to assess genuine risk, recommend proportionate action, and know when to involve licensed counsel.
Experience managing up with concise updates and early escalation.
Operational range and AI fluency with healthy skepticism.
Ability to approach ambiguous problems by identifying issues and taking action.
Ability to move fast, take ownership of outcomes, and maintain high standards.
Strong collaboration skills with a low-ego, no-drama approach.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
We do not offer any employment sponsorship.

Skills

Contract negotiation
Dispute resolution
Claims management
AI fluency
Commercial judgment
Executive communication
Cross-functional collaboration

Location

Denver, CO
New York, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Salaried exempt
In office

Experience Level

5-8 years

Education Level

Formal legal training (JD or paralegal background) is a plus.

Salary/Compensations

$150,000–$200,000 base salary

Benefits

Generous PTO
Volunteer days off
Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability)
401(k) with company match
Paid parental leave
Free design services
Furniture discounts
Merchandise/anniversary credits

About the Company

Havenly is building with AI as part of how we work.
We're looking for people who are genuinely curious about AI-assisted tools and eager to adopt them; this is about openness, not existing expertise.

Equal Opportunity

Havenly is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Havenly's employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.