Senior Counsel, Procurement and Compliance

At 8x8 Inc. [Nasdaq:EGHT] we put communications at the heart of our business and build technology that allows people to connect anytime, anywhere they are in the world, and on any device. XCaaS - the 8x8 Experience Communications Platform - brings together Employee and Customer Experience, enabling hybrid workforces across the globe to connect, collaborate, and delight customers, while providing businesses with real-time communications analytics, intelligence and unique insights.

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We are seeking an experienced attorney to support our global procurement function and compliance program. The ideal candidate will have a background in negotiating and drafting vendor technology and other transactions and developing a corporate compliance program, with a mix of law firm and in-house experience. This role will support 8x8’s global procurement function providing strategic counsel and oversight on in-bound licensing, out-sourced service partnerships and overall procurement related legal operations. In addition, this position will manage and oversee 8x8’s compliance program, ensuring alignment with U.S. Department of Justice guidelines and fostering a strong culture of integrity, compliance, and risk management throughout the company. This is a broad role tasked with supporting 8x8’s key business objectives, with title and salary commensurate with experience.  The role is remote to the 27 states in the US we are hiring in at 8x8.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Inbound Contracting: Structure and negotiate a wide variety of inbound relationships, including strategic IT and out-sourced service partnerships, technology licenses and other complex agreements, as well as counsel company executives and other internal stakeholders on contract-related matters.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a liaison and cross-functional partner with the company’s IT, procurement, accounting, engineering, and HR teams in supporting 8x8’s procurement of technology, software, services, and goods for its business, as well as in furtherance of 8x8’s compliance program.

• Policy Development: Oversee the drafting and implementation of policies and internal guidelines related to procurement and compliance practices.

• Risk Mitigation: Play a critical role in scaling 8x8’s inbound licensing to help 8x8 achieve its business objectives faster with minimal risk, as well as providing strategic advice to minimize potential liabilities.

• Global Third-Party Risk Management and Compliance: Lead 8x8’s compliance program by developing and managing the company’s global third-party risk management program and compliance strategy.

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice to internal teams (e.g., product, engineering, HR, and marketing) on procurement, contractual matters, and compliance.

• Compliance Program Management: Develop, implement, and monitor 8x8’s compliance program in line with DOJ guidelines and industry standards, as well as collaborate with compliance, legal and security teams to implement and manage 8x8’s compliance program. 

• Monitoring & Reporting: Stay informed about evolving global compliance regulations and industry best practices, and provide regular updates and reports to the leadership team on the company’s compliance program and initiat