
Legal & Compliance Counsel Russian-English Speaker at WHIZZ. Job Title. : Legal & Compliance Counsel. Location. : Remote. Job Type. : Full-time. Company Overview. Whizz is an innovative e-bike subscription service catering to delivery drivers in the US. We partner with leading companies like DoorDash and Grubhub, offering affordable $169/month rental subscriptions to independent delivery workers. In just three years, Whizz has grown rapidly, managing a fleet of 4,000 e-bikes across the US, achieving a remarkable 100% year-over-year growth rate. Our mission is to serve an underserved audience of gig workers, aiming to manage the largest electric two-wheeler fleet in the US. Our dynamic team of 150 people is expanding quickly.. Mission of the Role. As . Head of Legal. at Whizz, you'll be setting up and leading our legal function from the ground up. You'll play a key role in helping us grow responsibly by making sure we stay compliant, minimize legal risks, and have the right contracts and protections in place as we scale.. Key Responsibilities:. . Draft and review contracts with contractors, landlords, suppliers, and partners — making sure everything is legally solid and aligned with our goals.. . Support our . geographic expansion. into new states and (in the future) countries. You’ll ensure we’re compliant with local regulations and help us open new offices — for example, in . San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Toronto. .. . Provide legal support for . new product launches across different regions. — such as moped rentals in new states or rolling out a network of charging stations for bikes and batteries.. . Navigate legal processes and . complex, high-stakes cases. involving city officials, employees, partners, or customers. Think things like regulatory cases with the . NYC Department of Transportation or Fire Department. , or even . litigation involving staff or clients. .. . Keep all company legal documents and communications accurate, up to date, and in line with relevant laws.. . Stay ahead of legal developments, spot compliance risks early, and help us avoid penalties and violations.. . Advise leadership on legal matters, do research, and turn complex legal questions into practical advice.. . Work with external counsel as needed and handle legal disputes, escalations, and communications with public authorities such as the police, DMV, and licensing or regulatory agencies.. . Desired Skills and Experience. . Proven experience in a senior legal role in startup or high-growth company with strong project management skills.. . Strong ability to independently analyze legal matters, conduct thorough research on applicable laws, and deliver clear, practical advice — even in unfamiliar legal areas.. . A proactive and resourceful mindset — you’re not afraid to pick up the phone, chase down answers, push for clarity, or escalate when needed. You know how to get things done.. . Excellent skills in locating, analyzing, and interpreting legal and regulatory materials — both through public databases and via direct communication with regulatory bodies.. . Company Location: Armenia.