<p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Our Mission & Values:</strong><br>At Drata, we help companies earn and keep the trust of their users, customers, partners, and prospects. We’re the proof layer that shows great companies deserve the trust they aim to build.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We live our values every day. Built on Trust means consistency is everything. Act with Integrity by always doing the right thing. Being Customer-Obsessed keeps the people we serve at the center of our work. Competitive Fire drives us to push ourselves harder than anyone else. Diversity brings unique perspectives that lead to better solutions. Automation First ensures we save time and money by making efficiency a priority.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Our Culture & Work Style 🚀</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">At Drata, we’re not just building software - we’re building a mindset. Everything we do springs from:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Be a Driver (Owner‑Operator Mentality):</strong> Own your work. Improve relentlessly. Deliver results.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Move at Drata Speed (Precision & Velocity):</strong> Fast decisions. Quick learning. Immediate impact.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Stay Mission-Driven (Customer‑Obsessed):</strong> Challenge assumptions. Deliver value. Stay hungry.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">If you thrive when you’re empowered, energized, and working with smart, mission-driven people where you’ll feel at home here.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Why Join The Drata Team?</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">The best way to understand the Driver’s Mindset is to see it in action. We’re an award-winning, mission-driven team of <strong>600+ people worldwide</strong>, united by a culture that values trust, speed, and continuous growth.</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QidTdkGwKMY"><u>See the Speed:</u></a> Watch our CEO, Adam Markowitz, discuss the hyper-growth journey, from $0 to $100M ARR in just four years</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drata.com/about/life-at-drata"><u>Hear the Voice of the Team</u></a>: Explore our "Life at Drata" page for employee testimonials on our collaborative and the growth opportunities available.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044563"><u>Experience the Impact</u></a>: See why we are consistently recognized on Fortune's Best Workplaces lists.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Connect with Us on Socials: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/drata/posts/?feedView=all"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> - follow us for company updates, employee stories, and career news.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Are you energetic, looking for a growth opportunity? Do you want to learn from an experienced inhouse attorney? Do you want to be part of a fast-paced SaaS company? If so, then this position is for you.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Drata is looking for a Commercial Counsel to join its Legal Department reporting to the SVP, Legal with a heavy focus on commercial (sales and procurement) and privacy matters. You will provide legal support to stakeholders at all levels while planning and implementing operational processes, platforms and tools to scale and shape the legal function.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>We have one open headcount and will be hiring for this role on either the East Coast or in the UK to support teams across those time zones. </strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>What you'll bring:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">A lawyer who is committed and embodies our core values and mission; demonstrates them each day (Trust is our Ethos!)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ability to identify and manage risk and to provide practical, results-oriented legal advice that helps the company achieve its business objectives</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">A pragmatic execution-oriented transactional lawyer who can promptly solve day-to-day commercial contracting issues and highlight any key or novel risks that arise.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Clear communicator who can simplify, organize, and deliver information and advise in a way others can understand and act upon</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strategic thinking with exceptional organizational skills and desire to create and grow the Company’s legal function</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Client focused and sensible approach to handling complex legal issues</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Self-Starter who is ready to work in a fast-paced start-up environment</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Excellent negotiating skills, keen analytical abilities, a pragmatic approach to problem solving, as well as a track record of success in handling complex business and legal issues in a fast-paced, agile and evolving technology-driven business environment</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements including but not limited to commercial transactions, SAs, DPAs, NDAs, and other commercial matters with domestic and international parties including clients, partners, and vendors</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Assist in management and maintenance of company’s standard contract templates and playbooks that streamline the contracting process, reduce friction with customer, while mitigating risk for the company</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ensure compliance with security and privacy regulations and standards, securities regulations, corporate governance requirements and other relevant legal and statutory requirements</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proactively address evolving regulatory and governance compliance environment, including changes in laws, regulations, regulatory focus areas and industry best practices</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Provide oversight and leadership for all legal needs of the business, advising across business function</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Experience and Qualifications:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">5+ years of experience (in house or law firm), 3+ years of relevant SaaS commercial experience</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proven success working effectively across business units and internal functions to efficiently resolve complex business and risk management issues while considering many non-legal variables, such as culture, brand, communications, government relations, tax, revenue recognition, insurance, finance and other functional areas.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience negotiating B2B SaaS, specifically in software security and compliance</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience working in a start-up atmosphere is highly desirable</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Prior Experience building out and leading in-house legal teams that are committed to strategic differentiation and high quality execution</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proficient with G-Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, etc), DocuSign, Slack</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Working knowledge of scalable a contract database solution, and general working knowledge of finance invoicing systems, and project management software</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">High technical proficiency and critical thinking skills to ensure we're thoughtfully challenging ourselves in the design of our internal systems</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Product counseling, privacy, and cybersecurity experience or interest is a plus</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>How we support you:<br></strong>At Drata, our people are our strongest advantage—and we prove it with support that exceeds industry standards. Our total rewards package is designed to power your well-being, accelerate your growth, and keep your work-life balance thriving.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Explore how we invest in your <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drata.com/about/life-at-drata?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><u>Life at Drata</u></a><u>.</u></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Shared Success</strong>: We provide stock equity to ensure that as the company grows, you share directly in that success. Equity gives every employee a sense of ownership and the opportunity to celebrate our wins together—because your contributions don’t just support our progress; they help drive our collective success.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Health & Wellness:</strong> Up to <strong>100% employer-paid premiums</strong> for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees <em>and their dependents</em>, along with comprehensive wellness benefits and healthcare concierge services designed to support your needs beyond traditional insurance.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Financial Well-being:</strong> A comprehensive suite of financial benefits, including a <strong>401(k) plan</strong>, company-paid <strong>life and disability insurance</strong>, <strong>tax-advantaged spending accounts</strong>, and a range of <strong>discounted voluntary offerings</strong> to help you customize and strengthen your overall financial position.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Family Support:</strong> We want to support you in life's most important moments, so we offer a paid Parental Leave policy, after six months of employment. Employees also receive access to <strong>Kindbody fertility and family-building benefits</strong> and dedicated leave specialists who help guide you through the entire process.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Growth & Development:</strong> Generous annual stipends for both professional and personal development, empowering you to invest in your continued growth. You’ll also have access to a wide range of internal learning opportunities, ensuring you can build new skills, deepen your expertise, and advance your career with confidence.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Time Off & Flexibility:</strong> We believe that to do your best work, you should get the time you need for rest, rejuvenation and recovery. Drata offers a flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and other perks to recharge.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>This role will receive a competitive base salary, benefits, and stock, typically in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The applicable salary range for each US-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers based on the cost of labor for that geographic area. The expected OTE ranges for this role are set forth below, subject to change.</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em><u>US:</u></em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>Tier 1: $180,000- $222,600</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>Tier 2: $162,000 - $200,550</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>Tier 3: $145,000 - $178,500</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em><u>UK:</u></em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>No tiers: £110,500 - £136,500</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work</em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drata.com/career-tiers"><em><u> here</u></em></a><em>. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s leveling and compensation–including a candidate’s professional background and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future and final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.</em></p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div>