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$139,725—$209,587.50 USD

Where We Work

We are embracing an office first culture, encouraging three days a week in office for most roles, with meaningful opportunities to collaborate and celebrate in person.

Each role may have specific requirements or flexibility depending on the scope of the position, so we encourage you to verify this with your recruiter during your first interview.

Benefits

As an employee at OneTrust, you will be part of the OneTeam. That means you’ll receive support physically, mentally, and emotionally so that you can do your best work both in and out of the office. This includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible PTO, equity RSUs, annual performance bonus opportunities, retirement account support, 14+ weeks of paid parental leave, career development opportunities, company-paid privacy certification exam fees, and much more. Specific benefits differ by country. For more information, talk to your recruiter or visit onetrust.com/careers.

Resources

Check out the following to learn more about OneTrust and its people: 

• OneTrust Careers on YouTube
• @LifeatOneTrust on Instagram

Your Data

You have the right to have your personal data updated or removed. You also have the right to have a copy of the information OneTrust holds about you. Further details about these rights are available on the website in our Privacy Overview. You can change your mind at any time and have your personal data removed from our database. In order to do this you must contact us and let us know you wish to be removed. The request should be made on the Data Subject Request Form.

Recruitment fraud warning: OneTrust is aware of scams involving false offers of employment with our company. The fraudulent jobs, interviews and job offers use fake websites, email addresses, group chat and text messages. Be aware that we never ask candidates for personal information, IDs or bank information during the interview process. We do not interview prospective candidates via instant message or group chat, and do not require candidates to purchase products or services, or process payments on our behalf as a condition of any employment offer. Please note that any legitimate interview availability requests will come directly from a OneTrust recruiter with an "@onetrust.com" email address. You may also receive legitimate emails from "@us.greenhouse-mail.io". Recruiters will only reach out to candidates who have applied for a role through our ATS (Greenhouse) or prospects via LinkedIn InMail. Job offers will come from a recruiter and may have a "@docusign.net" email address. For more information or if you have been targeted please reach out to askrecruiting@onetrust.com.

Our Commitment To You

When you join OneTrust you are stepping onto a launching pad — the countdown has begun. The destination? A career without boundaries working alongside a diverse and inclusive crew who is passionate about doing meaningful work. As a pioneer, your voice and expertise will help chart the direction of an entirely new category. Our commitment to putting people first starts with you. Your growth is part of the mission. Our goal is to give you the power to embark on the next phase of your uniquely, unique career. 

OneTrust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.