Commercial Counsel, Procurement

You will be a part of our global Legal & Stock Department that works cross-functionally to help achieve Asana’s ambitious mission of enabling the world’s teams to work together effortlessly. We’re a tight-knit, collaborative group responsible for supporting many teams throughout the organization to ensure they have the resources they need to be successful while likewise protecting Asana’s core values and interests. We run ideas past each other, we problem-solve together, we partner with other groups to navigate challenging issues, and we’re growing our department. This role is based in our Chicago office with an office‑centric hybrid schedule. The standard in‑office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. Responsibilities Strategically partner with our internal business stakeholders to draft and negotiate inbound commercial agreements and supporting documents. Provide timely and practical legal advice on a variety of requests, taking into account the relevant legal issues and risks, agreement structure, approval process, and company policies and procedures. Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, including Finance, Sourcing, Procurement Ops, Privacy, and Security, to develop processes and enforce applicable policies as they relate to global commercial contracting. Enable and train internal stakeholders by providing direct guidance on commonly requested revisions and non‑standard terms and structures and respond to general process questions. Apply original, innovative thinking on a continuous basis to improve processes and systems, manage change, and better service business needs, including developing scalable contracting frameworks, playbooks, and standards to support a business in high‑growth mode. Support and manage a variety of ad hoc projects with the team as they arise. Stay abreast of emerging laws, regulations, and judicial decisions relevant to our business, conduct thorough research and analysis to understand the implications and potential impact of these developments, and share knowledge with colleagues and develop guidance materials, as necessary. Qualifications 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably working in‑house at a SaaS technology company, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial procurement agreements (including the purchase of goods contracts, services agreements, consulting agreements, licensing and SaaS agreements), and supporting agreements, such as DPAs, BAAs, and AI terms. Law degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in the U.S. Excellent legal and business judgment, integrity, and emotional intelligence; able to quickly assess material risks, provide practical guidance, and make the complicated understandable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and comfortably with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated success working cross‑functionally with People, Enterprise Technology, Security, Privacy, and Sourcing to set objectives and produce meaningful results that have tangible business impact. Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision‑making. Ability to prioritize, organize, and work efficiently and independently in a high‑volume, results‑oriented environment. Proactive, solutions‑oriented, and able to work independently on multiple complex projects while thriving in ambiguity and maintaining focus on closing deals that protect Asana’s values and business interests. Benefits Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. For this role, the estimated base salary range is $181,000 - $206,100. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified. In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits Career coaching & support Inclusive family building benefits Long‑term savings or retirement plans In‑office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include the above and may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Decisive Point