OptroCommercial Counsel (UK/DE)
Who We Are
Having surpassed $300M ARR and continuing to grow, Optro is the leading audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform on the market. More than 50% of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the Fortune 10, leverage our award-winning technology to move their businesses forward with greater clarity and agility. And our customers love us: Optro is top-rated on G2.com and Gartner Peer Insights.
At Optro, we inspire each other to innovate and are proud of what we are producing. We spend each day thinking of new ways to help our customers and contribute to the greater good of our company and our surrounding communities. We are all about assisting each other and breaking through barriers to create the most loved audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform by our customers. This is how we have become one of the 500 fastest-growing tech companies in North America for the seventh year in a row, as ranked by Deloitte!
Why This Role is Exciting
As Commercial Counsel at AuditBoard, you will report directly to AuditBoard’s Head of Legal as an integral member of AuditBoard’s expanding legal team. Your role will be responsible for independently leading legal negotiations with customers and providing general guidance on various transactions including subscription agreements, vendor agreements, and partner agreements. You will also be the regional support for the UK&I and international You will also have the opportunity to shape key initiatives designed to streamline AuditBoard’s contracting process as the company scales.
Attributes for a Successful Candidate
5+ years of in-house transactional experience in a role that requires direct interaction with potential customers, vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders and executives from sales to information security
3+ years of experience negotiating SaaS agreements, Amendments, and Order Forms with enterprise customers
Understanding of full contract lifecycle from NDA to internal approvals through conclusion of signature process
Knowledge of relevant data privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, and bonus if you have CIPP/E or CIPP/US certification or knowledge of CCPA
French or German language skills a strong preference
Additional qualification in an EU civil law jurisdiction a bonus
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Critical thinker and problem solver
Proficiency editing and managing contracts using both Microsoft Office and Google product Suites
Growth mindset, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple concurrent projects and tasks to completion within the required time frame
Team mentality with the flexibility to address unique issues in real-time and the awareness to know when to bring in others
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in England
Our Company Values
Customer obsession: It starts and ends here. Consistently ask yourself how what you’re doing creates value for our customers. It’s a mindset.
Gritty resilience: Make it happen. Find a way. Move fast, stay positive, and do what it takes.
Drive innovation: Create the future. Continuously improve what exists and invent what’s next.
Win, together: One team. No silos, no egos. Drive to be the best and support each other’s success.
Growth mindset: 10x, not 10%. Think in orders of magnitude, not increments. Seek feedback, learn, and improve.
Perks*
Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America!
Live your best life (LYBL)! $200/mo for anything that enhances your life
Comprehensive employee health coverage (all locations)
401K with match (US) or pension with match (UK)
Competitive compensation & bonus program
Flexible Vacation (US exempt & CA) or 25 days (UK)
Time off for your birthday & volunteering
Employee resource groups
Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers!
*perks may vary based on eligibility/location
Please note that background checks are required. Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role may have access to highly sensitive data, including employee data, customer data, company financials, and proprietary product information.
We love building strong partnerships, but please note that Optro cannot accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Any submissions without a signed agreement in place will not create a fee obligation.
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