Corporate Counsel I
For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for everyday.
Smartsheet is seeking a talented Corporate Counsel to join its collaborative legal team. We are looking for a highly capable and motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills to assist us in supporting our commercial contracting functions along with additional duties to support other parts of the business as needed.
This position reports to the Director of Legal and is remote eligible. Ideal candidate reside within the Pacific or Mountain time zones.
You Will:
- Negotiate, draft, and review commercial agreements (both customer/sales and vendor/buy-side) including agreements concerning online subscription software, data privacy and processing, intellectual property use, and professional services.
- Provide strategic and practical legal advice to teams globally across the company, including sales and procurement.
- Collaborate with all members of the Legal team across office locations, including attorney and non-attorney personnel.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of document templates, alternate language playbooks, and internal resource documents.
- Deliver training and guidance to employees on legal issues, best practices, and company policies.
- Support general business operations by responding to requests for assistance from across the company as needed.
- Complete special projects as requested.
You Have:
- 2-4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house at a cloud software company.
- 2+ years of experience drafting and negotiating technology contracts such as software licenses, software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, software development agreements, and professional services agreements.
- JD from an accredited law school and an active member of a state bar.
- AI first mentality, with the ability to revise and leverage AI output into final work product.
- Experience advising business teams on a variety of issues relevant to commercial contracts including working directly with sales representatives on issues relevant to customer contracts.
- Ability to analyze problems and recommend practical solutions that balance legal and business risks.
- Skilled at developing strong working relationships with other business units despite competing priorities and interests.
- Aptitude and disposition to uphold company’s business standards and risk tolerance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, business judgment, and strategic thinking.
- Flexible with a service-oriented mentality.
- Persistent attention to detail.
- Able to operate in a fast-paced environment that places a high premium on excellence, execution, and teamwork.
Current US Perks & Benefits:
- HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
- 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
- Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
- Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
- US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
- US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
- Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
- Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
- Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.
US Base Salary Pay Range
$97,500 - $127,500 USD
Get to Know Us:
At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.
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