Full-Time

Corporate Counsel

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Smarsh

Smarsh

1,001-5,000 employees

Archiving and compliance solutions for regulated industries

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$170k - $225kAnnually

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position in New York.

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Salesforce
JIRA
Requirements
  • JD from an ABA accredited program; active bar member in any state or regional equivalent.
  • 3+ years negotiating and managing complex technology transactions, preferably for entities in highly regulated industries; public sector experience is a plus. Ideal candidate will have experience representing or negotiating with Fortune 500 companies and have experience working in a firm and in-house legal department.
  • Keen interest in negotiation strategy and deal design; proven experience using interest-based negotiation techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills: comfortable in various modes of communication – phone, chat, email;
  • Excellent time-management skills: ability to handle multiple projects and demands at one time.
  • Proactive; can-do personality.
  • Team-oriented nature and approach; ability to build solid, positive working relationships.
  • Confident, emotionally mature, resilient.
  • Detail-oriented; open to feedback on work product.
  • Comfortable and calm under pressure.
  • Technical knowledge; familiarity and comfort using databases and Office 365 tools; Salesforce and JIRA experience helpful.
  • The chosen candidate will show initiative, possess good judgment and attention to detail, and will be a quick thinker, quick learner, hard worker, and most importantly, a team player.
Responsibilities
  • Negotiate complex SaaS and software agreements including information security and privacy agreements for enterprise and midmarket level customers, primarily in financial services and the public sector.
  • Negotiate Partner Agreements and support the partner team.
  • Negotiate vendor agreements for products and services that support the business.
  • Confer with sales, customer success, professional services, finance and other departments on relevant terms; understand when and how to escalate as needed.
  • Interact regularly with sales team and executive team to support transactions.
  • Work efficiently and effectively internally and externally to speed transactions to close.
  • Interact daily with legal team; maintain open communication; collaborate to achieve common and cross-functional goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Smarsh provides archiving and compliance solutions specifically designed for financial services, government agencies, and other regulated industries. Their main product is a cloud-based archiving system that allows organizations to securely store, search, and manage their communications data, including emails, text messages, and social media interactions. This system helps clients meet complex security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements. Smarsh differentiates itself from competitors by offering a scalable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model that caters to both large enterprises and smaller organizations, ensuring that all clients can efficiently manage their communication data. A notable feature is their Connected Capture for Microsoft Teams, which supports remote work by archiving communications within that platform. The goal of Smarsh is to help organizations navigate compliance challenges and manage their data effectively, reducing risks and ensuring adherence to regulations.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$42.4M

Headquarters

Portland, Oregon

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Smarsh's integration with OpenAI enhances its AI compliance capabilities.
  • The new Costa Rica office expands global support and operational execution.
  • Partnership with Verizon simplifies mobile compliance procurement for customers.

What critics are saying

  • Generative AI integration may introduce compliance challenges and biases.
  • EU's AI Act could increase operational costs for Smarsh.
  • Expansion in Latin America may face local regulatory compliance challenges.

What makes Smarsh unique

  • Smarsh offers cloud-native, context-aware archiving solutions for regulated industries.
  • Their platform supports compliance across emails, social media, and mobile messaging.
  • Smarsh serves 9 of the top 10 banks, showcasing its industry trust.

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