Procurement Counsel at Vanta: Secure the Future of Trust

At Vanta, we're on a mission to help businesses earn and prove trust. Our platform empowers companies to continuously monitor and verify their security posture, making security accessible and manageable. As our first Procurement Counsel, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and integrity of our vendor relationships. You'll be responsible for managing all vendor contract negotiations and processes, working closely with the procurement team as we scale our operations.

Role Overview

As a Procurement Counsel, you will be the legal expert guiding Vanta's interactions with vendors. Your primary focus will be to negotiate favorable contract terms that protect Vanta and its customers, while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with our vendors. You'll be a key partner to the business, providing legal counsel on a wide range of issues, from contract law to data privacy to intellectual property. Your ability to strategically navigate complex legal landscapes and communicate effectively will be critical to your success.

A Day in the Life

Here’s a glimpse into what a typical day might look like:

• Reviewing and negotiating vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, such as procurement, finance, and security, to understand their needs and priorities.
• Providing legal advice on potential risks and liabilities associated with vendor agreements.
• Staying up-to-date on relevant laws and regulations, and communicating changes to the appropriate parties.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to streamline the vendor contract process.
• Participating in meetings with vendors to discuss contract terms and resolve disputes.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, such as NDAs, service agreements, and licensing agreements.
• Working on ad-hoc legal projects as needed.

Why Remote U.S.?

Vanta embraces a remote-first culture, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives and talent from across the United States. Being a Remote U.S.-based Procurement Counsel allows you to contribute to our mission from anywhere in the country, while benefiting from a flexible work environment. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across different time zones and backgrounds, fostering a rich and dynamic work experience.

Career Path

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your legal career within a fast-paced, innovative company. As Vanta continues to expand, you'll have the chance to take on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership. Potential career paths include Senior Procurement Counsel, Legal Manager, or even roles within other legal functions at Vanta. We are committed to investing in our employees' professional development and providing opportunities for advancement.

Salary & Benefits

Vanta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Industry-competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans.
• 16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development budget.
• Wellness resources and programs.

We believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication, and we are committed to providing a supportive and enriching work environment.

Our Security Culture

At Vanta, security is not just a product; it's ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about helping businesses improve their security posture, and we practice what we preach. As a Procurement Counsel, you'll play a key role in ensuring that our vendor relationships align with our high security standards. You'll be a champion for data privacy and security, helping to protect Vanta and our customers from potential threats.

How to Apply

If you're a skilled and experienced attorney with a passion for contract law and a desire to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What is Vanta?

   Vanta helps businesses earn and prove trust by continuously monitoring and verifying their security.

2. What are the key responsibilities of a Procurement Counsel at Vanta?

   Negotiating vendor contracts, managing escalations, providing legal counsel, and staying up-to-date on relevant laws and regulations.

3. What qualifications are required for this role?

   3-5 years of experience, a JD degree from an accredited school, and experience negotiating SaaS agreements.

4. What is Vanta's approach to remote work?

   Vanta embraces a remote-first culture, offering flexibility and opportunities for collaboration across different time zones.

5. What benefits does Vanta offer?

   Competitive salary, equity, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, and more.

6. What is the career path for this role?

   Potential career paths include Senior Procurement Counsel, Legal Manager, or roles within other legal functions at Vanta.

7. How does Vanta foster a security culture?

   Security is ingrained in our culture, and we are passionate about helping businesses improve their security posture.

8. What is the application process for this role?

   Submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.

9. What is the company culture like at Vanta?

   Supportive, inclusive, and committed to employee growth and development.

10. Does Vanta encourage the use of AI in legal work?

    Yes, Vanta encourages employees to explore and utilize AI to amplify their skills and improve efficiency, while exercising sound judgment and responsible application.