Corporate Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Negotiate, draft, and review commercial agreements to support Smartsheet's sales initiatives, encompassing contracts related to online subscription software, data privacy and processing, intellectual property usage, and professional services.

• Provide strategic and practical legal counsel to teams worldwide throughout the organization, including sales and procurement departments.

• Assist in the management or support of a software channel partner program, which includes drafting, negotiating, and advising on reseller agreements, partner onboarding documents, and adherence to channel policies.

• Collaborate with all members of the Legal team spread across various office locations, including both attorney and non-attorney staff.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of document templates, alternative language playbooks, and internal resource materials.

• Offer training and guidance to staff on legal matters, best practices, and company policies.

• Support general business operations by addressing requests for assistance from different areas of the company as necessary.

• Complete special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in-house within a cloud software company.

• At least 3 years of experience in drafting and negotiating technology contracts, including software licenses, software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, software development contracts, and professional services agreements.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing of a state bar.

• An AI-first mindset, capable of revising and utilizing AI-generated outputs in final deliverables.

• Experience in advising business teams on various issues related to commercial contracts, including direct collaboration with sales representatives on matters pertinent to customer contracts.

• Proficient in problem analysis and recommending practical solutions that balance legal and business risks effectively.

• Adept at fostering strong working relationships with other business units, despite conflicting priorities and interests.

• A strong commitment to upholding the company’s business standards and risk tolerance.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, business acumen, and strategic thinking abilities.

• Flexible and service-oriented mindset.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment that prioritizes excellence, execution, and teamwork.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees.

• 401k Match to assist you in saving for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay).

• Monthly stipend to enhance your work and productivity.

• Flexible Time Away Program, along with Sick Time Off.

• US employees automatically receive coverage under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability plans.

• US employees enjoy 12 paid holidays each year.

• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave.

• A personal paid Volunteer Day to contribute to our community.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to Udemy online courses.

• Company-funded perks, such as a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and a personal Smartsheet account.

• Teleworking options available from any registered location in the U.S. (role-dependent).