Commercial Counsel, Asana
EMEA
€108-138k
+ Equity
3+ days a week in office
Organising work in one connected space
Job no longer available
Organising work in one connected space
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
€108-138k
+ Equity
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable the world's teams to work together effortlessly.
Role
Who you are
- At least 5 years experience of working in-house on software licencing transactions, preferably at a SaaS technology company
- Law degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in Europe - UK or Irish qualification preferred
- Experience supporting commercial work in multiple EU markets, with experience supporting both Sales (direct and indirect) and Procurement
- Excellent legal and business judgment with the ability both to assess relevant/material risks quickly and to communicate those risks to business partners in non-legal speak
- Track record of taking initiative, having the ability to work independently, handle multiple projects with competing deadlines, and ability to thrive in ambiguity
- Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with sales, finance marketing, and solutions teams
- Great communicator that is comfortable liaising with multiple teams to solve problems
- Collaborative and solutions-oriented with a passion for closing deals while protecting Asana’s values and business interests
What the job involves
- Specifically, we’re looking for a Dublin-based Commercial Counsel to join our commercial legal team
- In this role you’ll work closely with individuals across the organization in support of various legal-related matters, with a primary focus on supporting the sales team
- Working closely with our EMEA sales team to drive revenue as a strategic business partner on enterprise-level SaaS engagements, especially supporting our Northern Europe and Emerging Markets Sales Teams
- Supporting all areas of the business by drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements including Subscriber Terms and data processing addendums, procurement agreements, and channel partnership agreements
- Advising business stakeholders timely and practical legal advice, taking into account the relevant legal issues and risks, agreement structures, approval processes, and company policies and procedures
- Implementing scalable contracting frameworks, playbooks and standards to support a business in high growth mode
- Supporting the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
- Support and manage a variety of ad hoc projects within the team as they arise
- Stay abreast of emerging laws, regulations, and judicial decisions relevant to our business (including especially applicable competition and data protection laws). Conduct thorough research and analysis to understand the implications and potential impact of these developments
- Along with most Asanas, you’ll work from this office in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays
Our take
Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams organise, track, and manage their work. Acting as a unified hub, it empowers teams to effortlessly generate projects, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, and foster direct task-related communication, transcending the inefficiencies of traditional email-based coordination.
Despite facing competition from established players like SmartSheet in its market, Asana has navigated its path, bolstered by a successful Initial Public Offering in 2020 and a track record of startup triumphs. This strategic prowess has propelled Asana to amass a robust clientele exceeding 100,000 organizations, boasting notable entities such as Uber and Air France among its ranks.
Since its inception, Asana has undergone exponential growth, with its reach extending to offices sprawled across four continents worldwide. This expansion not only underscores its global footprint but also signifies its commitment to fostering diverse talent pools and catering to a broad spectrum of clients.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jun 2020
$200m
CONVERTIBLE
Nov 2018
$50m
SERIES E
Total funding: $414.4m
Company benefits
- Benefits - From comprehensive health benefits including mental health programs and coaching to our in-house culinary program and supportive parental leave policies, our benefits are intentionally designed to ensure that you are energized, focused, and thriving
- Growth - We know that growth isn’t always linear, so we’ll support you in achieving your personal and professional goals. You’ll have the opportunity to take on big responsibilities that impact our success as a company and challenge you in new and fulfilling ways
- Development - We believe in providing everyone with coaching and mentorship. You’ll have access to Conscious Leadership training, success guides, free executive coaching, and our manager training and enablement program
Company HQ
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Dustin Moskovitz
(Co-Founder & CEO)A Harvard economics graduate, Dustin co-founded Facebook in 2004 before branching off in 2008 to found Asana. They are also the co-founder of Open Philanthropy Project and Good Ventures.
Justin Rosenstein
(Co-Founder)Previously Engineering Manager at Facebook and a Product Manager at Google. Currently Co-Founder of One Project.
Salary benchmarks
We don't have enough data yet to provide salary benchmarks for this role.
Submit your salary to help other candidates with crowdsourced salary estimates.
Share this job
View 75 more jobs at Asana