Corporate Counsel

Company: Smartsheet Inc
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Smartsheet is looking for an accomplished attorney to join its collaborative legal team as Corporate Counsel. We are looking for someone with a willingness to dive into exciting work. The Corporate Counsel will help address legal issues across a broad spectrum of subject matter, including commercial contracting, employment and human resources matters, intellectual property, marketing, and corporate matters. You will help develop and maintain processes to continue building team and company efficiencies. This opportunity requires general legal practitioner skills, including research, drafting, negotiation, and counseling, practiced in a corporate setting where developing rapport with fellow employees is essential. Other projects and responsibilities will provide opportunities to contribute in different ways.-- In 2005, Smartsheet was founded on the idea that teams and millions of people worldwide deserve a better way to deliver their very best work. Today, we deliver a leading cloud-based platform for work execution, empowering organizations to plan, capture, track, automate, and report on work at scale, resulting in more efficient processes and better business outcomes. You will report to our Senior Corporate Counsel located in our Bellevue, WA office.-- You Will:

• Field and respond to inquiries from a variety of our teams regarding legal processes.
• Research and present results to the legal team and leadership on subject matter relevant to different legal issues, including those related to commercial, employment, corporate, and intellectual property practice areas.--
• Work with our teams to negotiate and draft commercial engagement agreements, including for transactions with customers, vendors, and partners.
• Help support the marketing and people and culture teams by serving as a primary contact for their legal requests.
• Help develop department resources, including through organizing and filing department-specific requests.
• Provide practical business counsel and legal advice to internal department leaders, and participate in direct communications with external parties.
• Partner with company stakeholders to gather information and approvals necessary for legal matters.
• Work with all members of the legal team across global office locations, including attorney and non-attorney personnel.
• Provide thought and analysis on internal team projects, including in the course of improving workflows for intake and approval of department specific request types.
• Support general business operations and complete special projects as requested. You Have:
  • 2+ years of relevant legal experience as a practicing attorney (prior in-house experience preferred).
  • Willingness to learn and develop expertise in multiple legal practice areas.
  • Experience recommending practical solutions that balance legal and business risks.
  • Disposition to uphold our business standards and risk tolerance and recommend practical solutions respecting such standards and tolerance.
  • Experience developing partnerships with other members of the legal team and members of other teams.
  • Juris Doctor from accredited law school and an active member of the Washington State bar.
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
  • Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Equity with all offers
  • Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
  • 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
  • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
  • 15 days PTO to start, plus Flexible Sick Leave
  • Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Audible for Business and LinkedIn Learning online courses
  • Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, primary care membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, and Australia. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. At Smartsheet, we strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members who also represent the diverse needs of our customers. We're looking for people who are driven, authentic, supportive, effective, and honest. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description-if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to be innovative-join us!-- At Smartsheet, we strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. Individuals seeking employment at Smartsheet are considered without regards to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category in the US, UK, and Australia.
    
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