Assistant General Counsel

This is an individual contributor and management position in our growing remote Legal Team primarily supporting: the global alliances, business development, and alliance operations teams in all aspects of their internal initiatives and external dealings, including, all forms of partner programs, SMB and consumer e-commerce, marketplace platforms and transactions; and the global sales team in complex customer agreements for cyber security SaaS products.

You will need extensive experience with all forms of partner arrangements and agreements (e.g., reseller, distribution, OEM, managed service providers, and white label), ecommerce and/or consumer software/SaaS licensing, and online stores / marketplace transactions and agreements. You will need the ability to spot legal and non-legal issues, provide legal advice, workarounds and solutions, understand the practical implications of your legal guidance and assist with the implementation of that guidance.

You must be willing, able, and excited about the opportunity to dive in to all aspects of commercial activity – negotiating and closing complex customer, channel, business development, and eCommerce and marketplace platform provider agreements. You should feel comfortable managing a team of attorneys serving internal clients with aggressive deadlines in a dynamic environment with sometimes ambiguous business requests.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage project teams to develop, execute and complete projects by required deadlines, including coordinating with multiple internal business groups within and outside of the Legal Department.
• Mentor staff reports, evaluate employee performance, interview and hire personnel (if applicable), and develop / complete quarterly team goals.
• Draft (sometimes from scratch), review and negotiate a wide range and high volume of commercial contracts, including customer software and SaaS licenses, partner agreements, vendor agreements supporting e-commerce and marketplace platforms, data protection agreements, and security requirements.
• Support and advise internal business teams on the acquisition, design and deployment of new platforms and technologies aimed at CrowdStrike’s e-commerce and marketplace initiatives.
• In addition to drafting agreements, you will prepare and document programs and processes, including third party product listings, policies for e-commerce buyers (SMB and consumer), partner programs, and internal record of processes.
• Analyze and provide advice on commercial, licensing and regulatory requirements (including those related to privacy, warranty, marketing and advertising) for e-commerce and consumer products worldwide.
• Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Get to “yes”

What You’ll Need:

• 10+ years of experience in-house at start up or established technology companies supporting enterprise, SMB, and/or consumer commercial and business development deals.
• 2-3 years of law firm experience.
• J.D. and licensed attorney in US.
• Experience in a people leader role successfully managing performance, hiring, goal setting, etc.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Ability to navigate and work through ambiguous environments.
• Ability to provide 2-3 professional references.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Paid parental leave, including adoption
• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration
• The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $195,000 – $265,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits.