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SubmittableDirector, Legal
Submittable is seeking a Director, Legal to head its legal department and steer daily legal operations as the SaaS organization expands. The company builds a social…
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Submittable is seeking a Director, Legal to head its legal department and steer daily legal operations as the SaaS organization expands. The company builds a social impact platform that helps nonprofits, government entities, and mission-driven groups run programs, process applicants, and distribute funding. Operating as a hands-on legal leader reporting directly to the CFO, the selected candidate will guide the company through commercial negotiations, data privacy frameworks, intellectual property matters,…
Job Description
Submittable is seeking a Director, Legal to head its legal department and steer daily legal operations as the SaaS organization expands. The company builds a social impact platform that helps nonprofits, government entities, and mission-driven groups run programs, process applicants, and distribute funding. Operating as a hands-on legal leader reporting directly to the CFO, the selected candidate will guide the company through commercial negotiations, data privacy frameworks, intellectual property matters, and corporate governance.
This position requires an experienced attorney capable of balancing risk management with commercial velocity while mentoring a growing legal team. The professional will collaborate closely with executive leadership, sales, product, and finance departments, addressing everything from regulatory shifts in technology and AI to customer contracting playbooks and employment law support.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily legal functions, setting company-wide priorities and professional standards.
- Build, mentor, and oversee the legal team, handling hiring and workload distribution.
- Handle data privacy and security law compliance, policy development, and incident response.
- Negotiate agreements with customers such as master services agreements, data processing addendums, and order forms.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams on intellectual property, licensing, and open-source software matters.
- Partner with sales and revenue operations to maintain contracting playbooks and approval workflows.
- Oversee relationships with outside counsel and manage legal spending across specialty areas.
- Advise executives and leaders regarding governance, risk, and compliance topics.
- Assist the people and HR team with workplace policies and employment law investigations.
- Track regulatory developments concerning SaaS, privacy laws, and artificial intelligence.
- Supervise contract lifecycle management tooling and legal operations processes.
- Work with finance to address and collect overdue customer accounts using appropriate legal procedures.
- Establish key performance indicators for the legal department, integrating AI-driven workflow automation.
- Support strategic initiatives, corporate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree and active, good-standing bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
- Minimum of 8 years of professional legal experience, with at least 3 years working in-house at a B2B SaaS or technology firm.
- At least 3 years of direct experience negotiating complex SaaS customer contracts, order forms, and data processing agreements.
- Prior background managing or mentoring legal professionals.
- Extensive expertise in data privacy and security regulations such as GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.
- Familiarity with software intellectual property law, including licensing rules.
- Full-time residency in the United States.
Qualifications
- Experience working in a private equity-backed company environment.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and life insurance options featuring HSA, FSA, and DCA accounts.
- 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match starting on day one.
- Equity stock options.
- Flexible work hours and remote work options.
- Generous vacation and sick leave policies.
- Paid parental leave covering mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents.
- Professional development stipends.
- Community outreach and volunteer program opportunities.
- Monthly company-sponsored happy hours and gatherings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a remote position?
Yes, this is a remote role, but candidates must live and reside full-time in the United States.
What is the salary range for the Director, Legal role?
The annual salary range is $180,000 to $225,000, determined by factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location-based structures.
Are there geographic restrictions for applicants within the U.S.?
Yes, applicants residing in Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming cannot be considered.
Does Submittable offer visa sponsorship for this job?
No, the company cannot accommodate scholastic or employment visas for this position.
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