Commercial Counsel, Procurement

Opportunity Overview: Commercial Counsel, Procurement at Asana

Asana, a leading global platform for human and AI collaboration, is seeking a highly collaborative and skilled Commercial Counsel, Procurement to join its global Legal & Stock Department. This full-time, mid-senior level role is based in the United States (with North Charleston, SC highlighted) and offers a unique opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams to support procurement and vendor onboarding. The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Commercial Counsel, Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of inbound commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, consulting, services, and goods purchase contracts, along with supporting documents like DPAs, BAAs, and AI terms.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide timely, practical, and business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders, assessing material risks and simplifying complex legal concepts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Privacy, and Security teams to streamline global commercial contracting processes and enforce company policies.
• Process Optimization: Develop scalable contracting frameworks, playbooks, and standards to support Asana's high-growth business environment.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay updated on emerging laws, regulations, and judicial decisions affecting the SaaS and technology sectors.

Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for in-house experience at a SaaS or technology company.
• Education: A law degree (J.D. or equivalent) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Bar Admission: Active admission to practice law in the United States.
• Skills: Proven expertise in negotiating procurement agreements, excellent legal and business judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies is highly valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: The estimated base salary range for this position is $181,000 to $206,100, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Additional Benefits: Compensation may include equity and comprehensive benefits such as mental health and fitness perks, career coaching, inclusive family-building benefits, retirement plans, and in-office culinary options.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply directly through the official LinkedIn job posting. Ensure your resume highlights your experience in SaaS procurement, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.