Product Paralegal, Okta

• The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and an interest in technology and process improvement
• Bachelor's degree; a degree in a technical field or operations management is a plus
• A minimum of 5 years of experience providing paralegal support, preferably within an in-house legal department or a law firm
• Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, GSuite) and communication platforms (e.g., Slack, Confluence)
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience interacting with clients or internal stakeholders in a cross-functional setting
• A demonstrated interest in technology and process improvement

Desirable

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative product paralegal to join Okta’s Product Legal Team
• In this role, you will be a key contributor in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment, providing essential support to the development and launch of innovative products
• Conduct intakes, including stakeholder interviews, to gather and document information about new products and features for attorney review
• Assist attorneys with the initial review of products and features, using checklists and playbooks to help identify potential legal issues for further legal analysis
• Help create and scale tools, processes, and knowledge to enhance the efficiency of the product counseling function
• Develop and maintain organized records of product features and the corresponding legal guidance provided by the team's attorneys
• Assist in tracking applicable laws, rules, and regulatory developments relevant to the team's work
• Update and maintain the Product Legal team’s checklists, playbooks, and guidelines
• Under attorney supervision, assist with drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal documents for attorney approval, such as inbound vendor agreements, outbound sales agreements, and NDAs
• Execute Open Source Software program procedures for reviews of inbound code usage and outbound release requests
• Assist in managing and coordinating training and other team programs for various organizations within the company
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners across Okta to support complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Maintain metrics and controls for the team and its programs
• Support other legal team projects and initiatives as they arise