# Employment and Commercial Counsel at Rent the Runway

- Company: Rent the Runway
- What the company does: The premier designer rental destination giving you more access, style and options than anywhere else. RTR’s rotating closet is constantly updated with new trends, does your dry cleaning and takes up zero space. The future of fashion is here. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: http://www.renttherunway.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Brooklyn, NY (Rent the Runway HQ)
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $154K to $193K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/renttherunway/jobs/8109797
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rent-the-runway-employment-and-commercial-counsel/

## About the role

As Employment & Commercial Counsel, you will play a key role in advising our business partners and driving RTR’s growth. You will work primarily advising and counseling our People Team and executives on employment law matters as well as drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

## What they're looking for

- JD and NY bar membership or eligibility to register as an in-house attorney in NY
- 4+ total years of practicing law, including 2+ years experience in employment law and 2+ years of work as in-house counsel for an operating company
- Experience with non-exempt workforces is a plus
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Interest in developing skills as a legal generalist
- Familiarity with marketing/advertising, traditional or digital media, tech, ecommerce, retail, manufacturing, or contract lifecycle management is a plus

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