Senior Counsel, Product

, ID, United States

Job Description Zendesk Legal is looking for an experienced Senior Counsel, Product to join its growing world-class legal team and to support the M&A Integrations Management Office. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on an active strategic transactions program at a high-growth private equity backed company.

This role reports to the Legal Director, Product, Alliances & IP and will collaborate with our Corporate, Employment, and Privacy legal functions. The position is remote eligible, with stronger preference for those located in the eastern time zone of the US.

Responsibilities (what you get to do every day):

Manage our strategic integrations process – not only to ensure it meets legal requirements, but to build a customer-friendly, business-forward offering.

Act as a key point of contact for Legal matters for the Integrations Management Office.

Build an effective relationship with the Integrations Management Office to drive successful integrations alongside business stakeholders to unlock synergies.

Advise business leaders on legal risks and propose business oriented solutions.

Lead and coordinate multiple business teams (both within Legal and across Product, Engineering, and Go To Market functions on key Product Legal decisions

In addition to your experience with M&A and integrations, additional experience in Corporate, Employment, Privacy, or Product will be valued.

Lead integration project management efforts on behalf of the Legal team.

Own other special projects/processes as necessary and/or desired.

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years including integrations/M&A experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department (or ideally a mix of both)

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

US state bar active member in good standing

Ability to stay organized and detail-oriented while juggling competing priorities

Excellent judgment and decision-making capabilities in complex situations

Strong business acumen and ability to distill legal advice into actionable guidance for business partners

Demonstrated experience with maintaining a single, reliable source of truth for corporate records

A collaborative, upbeat work ethic where you can take ownership and have fun

Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, including executives and senior management

Ability to uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality

Appreciation of the impact of a highly satisfied, excited team and enjoyment of working across multiple time zones and cultures

Natural curiosity, technical savvy, and a real passion for working in a customer focused company where business, technology and law intersect

Holds the mentality that no task is too big or too small and a willingness to work together towards solutions with integrity, diplomacy, and tact

Excellent decision-making skills with a knack for identifying, prioritizing, and articulating the highest impact initiatives

Thrives in environments that require methodical problem solving and decision making to resolve ambiguity.

Has strong communication skills that can convey critical information to a variety of different audiences.

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The US annualized base salary range for this position is $180,000.00-$270,000.00. This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only (or OTE for commissions based roles), and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives. The intelligent heart of customer experience

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