Senior Counsel, Technology Commercial Contracts - San Francisco, NY or West Coast Based at Gap Inc. in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

Gap is looking for an experienced and dynamic commercial transactions practitioner, with strong aspirations to grow, innovate and push boundaries, to join its Global Legal team. This position will work closely and provide strategic legal guidance to business partners for each of Gap's purpose-led, billion-dollar lifestyle brands, Gap, Old Navy, Athleta and Banana Republic, as well as corporate functional teams such as procurement, technology, privacy, information security, finance, strategy, marketing, communications, sustainability, human resources, facilities, logistics, supply chain, tax, accounting, and product safety. The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented strategic thinker with sound judgement, who will provide practical guidance and manage multiple complex and high value matters simultaneously and often under time pressure. The role will report to the Senior Director, AGC and leader of the Commercial Contracts Legal Team based in California.

What You'll Do

• Provide commercially oriented, practical and strategic legal advice and guidance to the business in relation to all aspects of complex and high value third party agreements (in particular those with a technology focus)


• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements related to technology, software, SaaS, payments, e-commerce, consulting, transportation and logistics services


• Negotiate and draft agreements related to strategic partnerships, joint development, IP acquisitions, and privacy


• Provide strategic legal and business advice to facilitate long-term relationships with key business partners


• Manage numerous projects and complex matters simultaneously under deadline pressure


• Support Head of Commercial Contracts Legal as appropriate in the evolution of our contract process and policies including use of tools and databases or trackers to drive towards efficiencies and productivity

Who You Are

• JD Required; Licensed to practice law in the US with 7+ years of experience in a reputable law firm and/or multinational companies required; in house experience greatly preferred.


• Experience in drafting, negotiating, counseling and problem solving a broad range of commercial transactions in particular agreements related to technology, software, SaaS, payments, e-commerce is a prerequisite.


• Experience with some or all of other types of agreements such as transportation and logistics, marketing and advertising, consulting and services, talent and partnerships is highly desirable.


• In-house experience and/or retail, commercial or consumer products, privacy experience (with knowledge of U.S. state and UK/EU privacy laws, Generative AI, and AdTech) a plus. 


• Practical mindset with the demonstrated ability to provide strategic counseling to business partners that balances legal considerations and business objectives, cutting through complexities deftly and driving to solutions


• Excellent communication, collaboration, counseling, decision making, problem solving and influencing skills.


• Emotional intelligence and ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels and effectively navigate complex organizations.


• Ability to handle multiple complex matters concurrently and often under time pressure, and effectively prioritize work to efficiently achieve business objectives.


• Excellent judgment and integrity with a demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity and community involvement/pro-bono work.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
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*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.


Salary Range: $162,800 - $222,100 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.



US CandidatesPlease note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc's quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.'s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.