At Submittable, we are transforming how organizations create social impact.
Our platform empowers thousands of mission-driven organizations, from nonprofits to government entities, to make a difference in their communities and beyond.
In 2024, our innovative software helped organizations worldwide run 30,000 programs, welcomed 1.
2 million applicants, and facilitated the distribution of more than $10 billion in funding through our products on behalf of our clients.
We are on a mission to help organizations accelerate their impact, so we are proud to partner with organizations focused on Equity & Social Justice, Children & Education, Creative & Arts, Health & Wellness, Economic Justice & Opportunity, and Environment & Climate.
At Submittable, technology and purpose converge, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.
Submittable is hiring a Vice President, Legal to lead our legal function as we scale our SaaS business.
This is the senior-most legal role at the company, responsible for overseeing all legal affairs, legal team, policies, and processes that let Submittable grow with confidence.
You'll manage the legal team, and serve as the company's primary resource on privacy law, customer contract negotiation, and product and technology intellectual property matters, while also advising on the full range of legal issues a growing SaaS company faces.
This role reports to the CFO and works in close alignment with all organizational functions and the executive leadership team.
What You'll Do Own and oversee the legal function for the company, setting strategy, priorities, and standards for how legal work gets done.
Build, manage, and mentor a legal team, including hiring, workload distribution, and professional development.
Serve as the company's primary resource on data privacy and security law (e.
, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other U.
and international privacy regimes), including policy development and incident response.