What You'll Do
As our Corporate Counsel, you will work with all parts of the business. Avalara attorneys provide direction and work through others. The Corporate Counsel will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel and must be based in a commutable distance to our Durham, NC. office.
Attorneys at Avalara draft and negotiate general commercial agreements (such as SaaS, vendor, and other technology services agreements), resolve issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, provide guidance on a broad range of issues (including data privacy and security, marketing, employment, mergers and acquisitions, public company matters, and procurement), provide daily legal advice, manage legal interns, and assist with other legal matters. The Corporate Counsel will communicate with the internal business partners about legal requests and the status of contracts, seeking clarification on commercial matters and sign off on negotiated outcomes.
What You'll Need to be Successful
Avalara attorneys provide direction and work through others and must have the following attributes:
- At least 3 years of relevant legal experience with a preference for candidates with at least 4+ years of experience.
- Admitted to the bar of a U.S. state in good standing and willing to register with the North Carolina State Bar as an inhouse counsel, if applicable.
- Team player who enjoys working with and supporting other members of the Legal department and employees across the company.
- Flexibility to work in multiple legal disciplines and adaptable to changing business needs.
About The Team
The Corporate Counsel Team is dedicated to providing expert legal guidance and support to ensure our organization operates within the law while strategically advancing its goals. With a diverse team of skilled attorneys specializing in various fields, including corporate governance, compliance, intellectual property, and contract negotiation, we work collaboratively to mitigate risks and foster innovation. Our proactive approach empowers the company to navigate complex legal landscapes and make informed decisions, all while upholding the highest ethical standards. Committed to excellence, we serve as trusted advisors, champions of compliance, and stewards of corporate integrity.
How We'll Take Care of You
Total Rewards
In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.
Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.
Flexible hybrid working
We support hybrid work and flexible schedules for our employees.
Learn more about our benefits by region here: https://careers.avalara.com/
About Avalara
We’re Avalara. We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech.
We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing nearly 40 billion customer API calls and over 5 million tax returns a year.
Last year, we became a billion-dollar business
, and our tribe expanded by a cool thousand people - there’s nearly 5,000 of us now. Our growth is real, and we’re not slowing down - not until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.
We’re bright, innovative and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. Ownership and achievement go hand in hand here. We instill passion in our people through the trust we place in them.
We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.
EEO Statement
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
