Customers trust the Alation Data Intelligence Platform for self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data, fostering data-driven innovation at scale. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and nearly 600 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100 — Alation helps organizations realize value from data and AI initiatives. Alation has been recognized in 2024 as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for the fifth time, a testament to our commitment to creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment. Collaboration is at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to bring diverse perspectives together and empower each team member to contribute their unique strengths to live out our values each day. These are: Move the Ball, Build for the Long Term, Listen Like You’re Wrong, and Measure Through Customer Impact. Joining Alation means being part of a fast-paced, high-growth company where every voice matters, and where we’re shaping the future of data intelligence with AI-ready data. Join us on our journey to build a world where data culture thrives and curiosity is celebrated each day! Job Description: The Head of Legal will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support across the organization. The position will report to the Chief Financial Officer. This position will oversee all legal disciplines for the company including corporate, regulatory compliance, IP, privacy, and commercial. The successful candidate will lead a small legal team of four while also being hands-on in managing and executing key legal functions. This role demands a proactive, hands-on leader who can balance strategic oversight with detailed contract work, ensuring that all contracts are compliant with applicable laws and regulations while mitigating risks and protecting the company's interests. One more thing...We work in a hybrid model—you’ll join us in our Redwood City office to collaborate, connect, and enjoy a team atmosphere! What You'll Do: Oversee all commercial contract negotiations (MSAs, EULAs, NDAs, reseller agreements, amendments, procurements, etc.) and corporate matters including employment, M&A, board matters, and financing. Provide legal advice and support on matters related to corporate governance, commercial transactions, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, human resources, international expansion, data privacy, compliance, and risk management. Manage outside legal advisor relationships and costs of those relationships. Bring the overall cost of legal down. Lead and mentor a small team of commercial legal professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of technology and commercial agreements, including but not limited to SaaS agreements, cloud-based services contracts, managed solutions agreements, and vendor agreements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, finance, operations, HR, and product development teams, to ensure contracts align with business objectives and mitigate potential risks. Maintain and update all company default contract documentation Advise on legal issues related to the company's products and services, including new product launches and enhancements. Manage and resolve legal disputes, including contract disputes and regulatory compliance issues. Stay up-to-date with relevant laws and regulations affecting the technology industry and ensure the company's compliance with applicable legal requirements. Lead and/or collaborate the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks. Lead corporate governance matters and other legal projects as required. What You Have: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and license to practice law in the U.S. Minimum of 8-15 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a focus on technology. Ideally, 2-4 years at an Amlaw 50 firm or comparable experience with an emphasis in corporate law. In-depth knowledge of SaaS, cloud-based solutions, managed services, and vendor agreements. Strong understanding of intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory compliance issues related to the technology industry. Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts with attention to detail and accuracy. Strategic thinker with sound business judgement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ability to define and develop scalable legal policies and processes Skilled, effective and empathetic manager who is able to empower team members to achieve at a consistently high level while building trusted relationships Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity. #LI-WR1 #LI-Hybrid Compensation Pay Range: $242,606.00 - $327,518.00 Salary Information The base salary range is specific to the United States. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, work location, specialty and training. If the final candidate has a different level of experience, the base salary target range may be lower or higher than what is published. Alation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster. E-Verify and Right to Work. Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Our founders have come together from different backgrounds: business, engineering, and design. This unique mix from our founding team is important to the Alation culture story. Today, our team consists of creators and communicators with varied backgrounds - from Stanford, to the Indian Institute of Technology, big companies and one-person startups, the United States, and abroad. We continue to seek ever more diverse perspectives as we grow. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, name, religion, color, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Why Alation? Market-Leading Data Catalog Provider High-growth, collaborative environment with diverse and inclusive teams Continuous learning, enrichment and development opportunities Competitive pay and health offerings including commuter benefits Flexible time off to relax and recharge
