Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Corporate Counsel

at Worldly

🏢 About Worldly

Worldly is a mission-driven public benefit corporation providing the most comprehensive impact intelligence platform, trusted by 40,000+ global brands to drive ESG transformation in supply chains. Backed by mission-aligned investors, it offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and corporate law.

About This Role

As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will be a cornerstone hire building the legal infrastructure for a fast-growing impact tech company. Reporting to the CFO, you'll handle complex commercial contracts, corporate governance, and strategic legal advice, directly enabling Worldly's mission to scale trust and transparency across global supply chains.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day reviewing a data-sharing agreement for a new brand partner, then join a cross-functional call with product and sales to discuss a customer's compliance requirements. Afternoon could involve advising on a corporate governance matter or researching evolving ESG regulations, followed by drafting a contract template for the sales team.

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🎯 Who Worldly Is Looking For

  • A commercially minded corporate lawyer with 6+ years of experience, ideally from a top law firm or in-house at a high-growth tech company.
  • Deep expertise in commercial contracts (SaaS, data licensing, partnerships) and familiarity with ESG/supply chain regulations (e.g., CSRD, EU Deforestation Regulation).
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment, with strong judgment to balance legal risk with business pragmatism.
  • Passionate about sustainability and impact, with a desire to use legal skills to drive systemic change in global supply chains.

📝 Tips for Applying to Worldly

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific experience with SaaS contracts, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), and ESG-related legal work—mention any work with supply chain transparency or impact measurement.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your commercial legal experience to Worldly's mission: show how you've helped a business scale while managing complex regulatory landscapes.

3

Research Worldly's platform and recent news (e.g., partnerships with brands like Nike or Patagonia) to demonstrate genuine interest in their impact intelligence model.

4

Prepare to discuss a specific example where you provided strategic legal advice that enabled a business to close a deal or enter a new market, balancing risk and opportunity.

5

Highlight your remote work experience and ability to collaborate across time zones, as the role is fully remote and may involve global stakeholders.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for sustainability and how your legal expertise can directly support Worldly's mission of transforming supply chains.", 'Specific examples of handling complex commercial contracts (e.g., SaaS, data sharing) in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment.', 'Your ability to operate as a business partner, not just a legal gatekeeper, with a track record of pragmatic risk assessment.', "Familiarity with ESG regulations and how you've helped companies navigate compliance while driving business objectives."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Worldly's public benefit corporation charter and understand how their mission is legally embedded.
  • → Explore their platform overview and case studies to understand the types of data and contracts they handle.
  • → Review recent ESG regulatory developments (e.g., EU CSRD, SEC climate rules) relevant to supply chain transparency.
  • → Look up Worldly's leadership team (especially the CFO) and any recent interviews or blog posts about their legal needs.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would structure a data licensing agreement for a global brand using Worldly's platform.
2 How do you approach legal risk when a sales team wants to close a deal quickly but terms are non-standard?
3 What experience do you have with ESG-related regulations like the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive or California climate laws?
4 Describe a time you had to advise on a complex corporate governance issue in a remote, cross-functional team.
5 How would you prioritize legal projects in a growing company with limited resources?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on traditional corporate law (e.g., M&A) without emphasizing commercial contracts and ESG relevance.
  • Avoid generic statements about 'passion for sustainability' without backing them up with specific knowledge of Worldly's work.
  • Don't underestimate the remote work aspect—failing to demonstrate self-motivation and async communication skills can be a red flag.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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