Submittable makes software thousands of foundations, governments, and corporations use to run grant and CSR programs. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.
About the role
Submittable is hiring a Director, Legal to lead our legal function as we scale our SaaS business. You'll be a hands-on legal leader, responsible for day-to-day legal operations, the legal team, and the policies and processes that let Submittable grow with confidence. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- J.D. and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
- 8+ years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house at a B2B SaaS or technology company. Private equity-backed experience is a plus
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience negotiating SaaS customer contracts, including MSAs, DPAs, and complex order forms
- Experience managing or mentoring attorneys and legal professionals, with an interest in building and growing a legal team
- Strong expertise in data privacy and security law, with hands-on experience supporting privacy programs and responding to regulatory change
- Solid grounding in intellectual property law as it applies to software products, including licensing and open-source considerations
More about this role
At Submittable, we are transforming how organizations create social impact. Our platform empowers thousands of mission-driven organizations, from nonprofits to government entities, to make a difference in their communities and beyond. In 2024, our innovative software helped organizations worldwide run 30,000 programs , welcomed 1.2 million applicants , and facilitated the distribution of more than $10 billion in funding through our products on behalf of our clients.
We are on a mission to help organizations accelerate their impact, so we are proud to partner with organizations focused on Equity & Social Justice, Children & Education, Creative & Arts, Health & Wellness, Economic Justice & Opportunity, and Environment & Climate. At Submittable, technology and purpose converge, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.
Submittable is hiring a Director, Legal to lead our legal function as we scale our SaaS business. You'll be a hands-on legal leader, responsible for day-to-day legal operations, the legal team, and the policies and processes that let Submittable grow with confidence. You'll manage the legal team and serve as a primary resource on privacy law,...
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