Senior Counsel, Commercial

Strength in Trust 

OneTrust’s mission is to enable organizations to use data and AI responsibly. Our platform simplifies the collection of data with consent and preferences, automates the governance of data with integrated risk management across privacy, security, IT/tech, third-party, and AI risk, and activates the responsible use of data by applying and enforcing data policies across the entire data estate and lifecycle. OneTrust supports seamless collaboration between data teams and risk teams to drive rapid and trusted innovation. Recognized as a market pioneer and leader, OneTrust boasts over 300 patents and serves more than 14,000 customers globally, ranging from industry giants to small businesses.

The Challenge

Due to increased customer demand for the OneTrust Intelligence Platform, we’re looking to hire a Senior Counsel, Commercial to provide transactional support on commercial contracts. This role manages complex legal matters with minimal supervision, serves as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, and plays a key part in shaping best practices within the Commercial & Product Support team. 

Your Mission

• Negotiate and close complex SaaS agreements with enterprise customers, including in highly regulated industries  
• Own and resolve sophisticated transactional commercial matters independently and lead smaller projects or workstreams. 
• Handle ad-hoc legal requests for support from the sales function and other business units 
• Serve as a trusted advisor by balancing legal risk with commercial priorities 
• Understand key IP, commercial, and finance requirements  
• Stay current on applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidance, and apply them to business practices 
• Drive compliance in day-to-day sales activities, including providing training  
• Contributed to the development and refinement of legal team templates, playbooks, and precedents   
• Assist with wider company projects assigned to the Commercial & Product Support team

You Are

• An excellent communicator and negotiator  
• A strategic thinker who considers available information, potential consequences, and organizational goals when making decisions. 
• An excellent project manager and able to take ownership of stakeholders and solutions   
• Self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment 
• Able to effectively communicate, both verbal and written, with all levels of the organization   
• Meticulous and pride yourself with attention to detail and accuracy    
• Adaptable to change and thrive in a fast-paced environment   
• Highly organized   

Your Experience Includes

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school required  
• Member of a State Bar in good standing  
• 6+ years of transactional legal experience on complex customer contracts  

Extra Awesome

• Public-Sector, Privacy, GRC, Third-Party Risk, AI Governance experience 

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington-based candidates: the annual base pay range for this role is listed below. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including location, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, equity, and/or commissions, as well as benefits.

Salary Range