In House Counsel, Gong
$183-215k
AI OS for revenue teams
Job no longer available
AI OS for revenue teams
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$183-215k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower companies to unlock their full revenue potential.
Role
Who you are
- You should have a strong background in SaaS transactions
- You’re an independent self-starter but also have the maturity to understand when to escalate or collaborate
- You are detail-oriented and able to thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- You’re creative and flexible, a team player and eager to support diverse projects as the company grows quickly
- You’re an effective communicator capable of distilling legal terminology into straightforward language
- JD degree
- 4-6 years of experience in commercial contracts and technology transactions, at a law firm and/or in-house
- Preference for candidates with proven experience as a Legal Counsel or similar role in-house in a SaaS company
- Negotiation and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and accuracy in work, responsiveness
- Professionalism and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information
- Adaptability and willingness to learn and grow in the role
- Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in at least one U.S. state, preferably California
What the job involves
- As Legal Counsel at Gong, you’re part of a small, exemplary legal team and the projects you take on interact with virtually every team across the organization
- This role will primarily support the sales and procurement teams. You'll work closely with business leaders across the company to support the procurement of various service providers, while ensuring information security and privacy compliance and managing internal relationships in the review cycle
- You will also support our high velocity sales side business as we onboard customers from around the world and scale Gong to new heights
- Review and negotiate complex commercial SAAS agreements including data processing agreements with enterprise and strategic customers
- Review and negotiate a wide range of vendor and service contracts, including professional service agreements, marketing and events agreements, and platform services agreements
- Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
- Communicate legal concepts and risks in a way that is meaningful for Gong’s business
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including executives and other departments
- Support a culture that celebrates wins, encourages innovation, and values its people at every level
Our take
In the world of sales, relying on traditional methods like CRM notes for customer insights can be a time-consuming nightmare. Sales reps often spend hours sifting through data, yet crucial details get lost and decisions end up being based on guesswork. Recognizing this challenge, Gong founders saw the potential of AI to bridge the information gap.
Gong's innovative solution goes beyond simply recording customer interactions, it analyzes them as well. Gong identifies potential red flags and offers recommendations on the fly, helping reps navigate conversations toward successful closures.
With a proven track record and a global customer base that includes tech giants like LinkedIn, Slack, and Shopify, Gong is making its mark on the industry. The company is now focused on expanding its reach internationally and forging new partnerships, solidifying its position as a leader in AI-powered sales intelligence.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jun 2021
$250m
SERIES E
Aug 2020
$200m
SERIES D
Total funding: $586m
Company benefits
- Mental health support resources
- Flexible wellness fund
- Work from home stipend
- Generous vacation days
- Quarterly recharge company shutdowns
- Parental leave
- Employee equity
- Retirement savings
- Commuter & parking benefits
- Training & development programs
- Employee resource groups
- Mentorship opportunities
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Amit Bendov
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding Gong in 2015, Amit spent nearly 3 years as the CEO of SiSense and 5 years as CMO at Panaya.
Eilon Reshef
(Co-FOunder & CPO)Initially served as CTO at the company before transitioning into their current role. Co-founder and former VP of Webcollage (acquired by Answers in 2013).
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