Procurement Counsel

About Vanta

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.

Job Summary

As Vanta’s first Procurement Counsel, you’ll work closely with the procurement team to manage all of Vanta’s vendor contract negotiations and processes as we continue to grow our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure that Vanta and its customers are protected.
• Manage escalations and collaborate across other teams.
• Provide counsel to the business regarding the business environment, challenges, and objectives.
• Stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations impacting the business and communicate to appropriate parties any changes to controls, policies and procedures.
• Evaluate risk factors impacting business decisions and anticipate unique legal issues that could affect the company.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties, creating relationships based on trust.
• Willingness to roll up his/her sleeves and take on tasks both big and small. A collaborative approach with a low ego in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strategic sense to build a team, but tactical enough to execute on a day-to-day basis.
• Strong sense of ownership, desire to make a cross-functional impact, eagerness to learn, and customer orientation.
• Address other ad-hoc or specialized legal issues.

How to be successful in this role:

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.