Head of Commercial Legal, ClassDojo

• JD or equivalent and 7+ years of post-qualification legal experience
• Deep experience with commercial transactions, ideally in a technology or edtech company
• Strong skills in drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including SaaS and public sector agreements
• Knowledge of U.S. data privacy laws (e.g., FERPA, COPPA, state regs); bonus if familiar with international frameworks like GDPR
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with non-legal stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset, strong business judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity
• A proactive and empathetic approach to cross-functional partnership

Desirable

• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts—including Master Services and data processing agreements with school districts, vendor MSAs, and strategic partnership terms
• Collaborate with Sales and Legal leadership to establish clear playbooks and fallback terms that speed deal cycles and maintain compliance
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Product, Engineering) to support procurement and vendor agreements with fast, reliable legal review
• Provide clear, practical legal guidance on data privacy, risk mitigation, and contract strategy
• Escalate high-risk or complex issues to senior leadership with clarity and context
• Track and improve legal processes and systems that support scale across districts and vendors