Sprout Social is looking for a dynamic and collaborative attorney to join our small but mighty Legal team. As Associate Corporate Counsel, you will be responsible for supporting the U.S. and international sales teams, including running customer negotiations and renewals, as well as providing day-to-day support on legal issues facing a high growth stage company. In this role you will be presented with new challenges and growth opportunities every day. 

Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter and problem solver with strong business judgment and exceptional communication skills. You have the ability to issue spot, think critically and learn on the fly. You are committed to providing excellent client service and adept at handling multiple priorities at any given time. You also hunt for efficiencies so that your life and the lives of others are constantly made easier. This person will work closely with and report to Sprout Social’s Senior Corporate Counsel. 

Qualifications

These are the minimum qualifications that our hiring team is looking for in this role:

• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• 1-2 years of experience in an in-house legal department or law firm

Additionally, these are the preferred qualifications that would indicate a particularly strong candidate:

• Previous experience with technology terms and contracts at a software company or law firm
• Exposure to risk-based assessments in previous work experience 

Within 1 month, you will…

• Complete Sprout Social’s new hire training & onboarding program alongside other new Sprout team members. You’ll gain a broader understanding of our products and how your role fits into the organization.
• Partner with our Senior Corporate Counsel to define priorities, best practices, and key success metrics for your role.
• Connect and engage with Sales team members across the organization to discuss and learn about their needs.
• Learn about the processes and procedures to take customer contracts to closing.
• Assist in the review of vendor agreements, and gain familiarity with data processing addendums for both customers and vendors. 
• Begin to review existing form documents and gain familiarity with the ecosystem of our contracts.
• Develop an understanding of the risks facing our business.

Within 3 months, you will...

• Begin to use and help further develop our sales contract playbook to negotiate customer contracts from start to finish.
• Field requests from the Sales team with respect to updates on order forms and agreements.
• Support the Sales team in reviewing non-disclosure agreements and requests for proposal submissions.
• Assist Senior Corporate Counsel in the continuing development and maintenance of the sales contract playbook and legal operations processes.

Within 6 months, you will…

• Review customer contracts and run your own negotiations with customers.
• Review and negotiate vendor agreements.  
• Complete renewals with our Success and Growth team for existing customers.
• Assist in compliance efforts related to applicable domestic and international regulations. 
• Work through updating trainings and materials for the Sales team pertinent to the legal review process. 
• Make updates to existing agreement templates and terms.
• Help the Legal team identify areas for streamlining and improvement.

Within 12 months, you will...

• Be seen as an integral part of the sales process for legal review of both customer and vendor contracts and an effective resource for day-to-day legal issues.

Of course what is outlined above is the ideal timeline, but things may shift based on business needs and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.

About Sprout Social 

Sprout Social powers open communication between individuals, brands and communities through elegant, sophisticated software. We are relentless about solving hard problems for our customers and committed to both customer and team success.

Team Sprout is a group of very talented, smart and passionate people with broad interests and backgrounds. We believe that true employee engagement cannot happen if you can’t bring your whole self to work, so we’re committed to building a diverse team, embracing an inclusive culture and investing in equity across our organization. That dedication is core to Sprout. We want all candidates, particularly those coming from traditionally underrepresented groups in the technology industry, to know they are welcome at Sprout.

We’re proud to regularly be recognized for software, product and company culture achievements. Our team’s shared belief in Sprout’s mission promotes a culture of openness, empowerment and fun. We have built a benefits program to match the strength of our team. This program includes:

• Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families, including generous company contributions
• Progressive benefit programs, like our parental leave program and free Divvy bike memberships
• High-quality and well-maintained equipment - your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
• Beautiful, convenient and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago’s Loop
• Solid programs in some of the staples: transportation, disability and life insurance
• Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and financial well-being of our team
• Breakfast and lunch options onsite, and more healthy snack options and beverages than you can imagine
• Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members

Sprout Social is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer.  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please click here (1) Equal Opportunity Employment Poster  (2) Sprout Social's Affirmative Action Statement (3) Pay Transparency Statement.

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