The Job

Data loss can be devastating. Whether it’s caused by human error, bad code, rogue integrations, or malicious intent, all companies are at risk. That’s why so many companies choose OwnBackup, the #1 cloud data protection platform on the Salesforce AppExchange and global leader in SaaS data protection. With nearly 4,000 customers, we are ranked on the Forbes Cloud 100 as one of the world's top private cloud companies and have raised nearly $500 million in funding from AIkeon Capital, B Capital Group, BlackRock Private Equity Partners, Insight Partners and others.

As Legal Operations Specialist, you will be the primary builder of the legal operations function at OwnBackup, one of America’s fastest-growing companies. You will play a key role in designing, building and automating processes to support the company’s 100% year-over-year growth and our evolution to a mature, operationally disciplined company.  If you are a self-starter who can grasp the needs of a tech startup legal function and bring creativity and technical savvy to the challenge of building scalable solutions, then we want to speak with you.  At OwnBackup, one of our core values is that we take our work seriously but not ourselves.  We enjoy what we do, and have fun doing it together.  This role will be based in our beautiful New Jersey office.  

Your Day-to-Day Role

• Administer the company’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) tool and related processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve Legal Department processes, and develop and lead implementation of those improvements, using technology and automation as appropriate.
• Harness data and build systems to reliably track and report on key operational and substantive metrics for the Legal Department that will inform decision-making. 
• Help develop processes and policies to manage outside counsel usage and spend.
• Collaborate with other functions, including Sales, IT, and Finance, to build cross-functional processes as appropriate.  
• Lead efforts to develop a global document retention policy.

Your Work Experience

• BA or BS required, with a preference for candidates with a technical concentration.
• 2–3 years of experience with legal project operations and management in-house or at a law firm (both preferred).
• Experience with business intelligence systems a plus.  
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.
• Experience developing forms, processes, and policies.
• Desire to pitch in and help where needed in a fast-growing startup. 
• Enthusiastic team member who enjoys taking ownership of projects, building relationships cross-functionally and working on cutting-edge issues in legal operations.
• Proficient in business applications such as Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Excel, contract lifecycle management systems, Salesforce.com (CRM) and enterprise legal department software.
• Familiarity with corporate litigation hold processes and the corresponding obligations.

Important Details

This is a full-time position. The ideal candidate will work out of our New Jersey office to maximize collaboration and interaction with the business. 

OwnBackup is dedicated to creating an environment where employees thrive.  It’s why we provide every employee with unlimited PTO, generous medical benefits, and a 401(k) savings plan. We also offer catered lunches in the office five days a week, a full fitness center, and free shuttle bus service to and from New York City.

New employees also have the opportunity to attend our award-winning new hire bootcamp, which customizes the onboarding experience by role, provides new employees with invaluable hands-on training within their first few weeks at the company, and gives employees the chance to meet their new colleagues in-person.

Creating an environment where employees thrive also means making sure every employee feels accepted. As we scale to help all types of companies protect precious data, our team must reflect the diversity we serve. OwnBackup is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe that every employee in the company brings a unique perspective that they can and should contribute in order to make an impact every day. We strive to be one team, one culture, and one family that builds trust through transparency. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.

A Bit About Us

Have a look at our website and read through the AppExchange reviews to get to know OwnBackup a little better. Founded in 2015, OwnBackup is backed by top-tier venture capital firms and has experienced 100% year-over-year growth, establishing early market dominance in a Salesforce ecosystem that includes over 150,000 customers. And while we’ve experienced tremendous growth providing backup and recovery solutions for Salesforce customers, we are now offering our world-class data protection solution across other clouds, like Microsoft Dynamics 365. At OwnBackup, our vision is to empower customers to own and protect their data on any cloud platform.