Legal Operations Specialist at Fivetran

Legal Operations Specialist

Remote, Any, United States

From Fivetrans founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. Were proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.

About the Role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies.

Were looking for a curious and resourceful Legal Operations Specialist to join our growing Legal team. In this role, you will initially help gather company-wide information and report it internally and externally as necessary in support of constructing and maintaining a strong Environmental Social Governance (ESG) program for Fivetran. You will have responsibilities to provide program management, and other technology support across the Legal team by helping with a variety of other Legal Operations support responsibilities. We are seeking someone who will also support business processes, design, implement and maintain department technology applications as necessary, and work with stakeholders across the Legal team and company to enable the business to grow and scale. Youll report to the Legal Operations Director. The role may need to adapt and evolve as Legal Operations continues to build and align with the needs of the Legal department and the business.

This role will require an agile and creative approach, along with an intentionality for scaling. The right candidate is a savvy operator and builder who has a heart for service and the curiosity to find ways to improve the organization. We are seeking someone with a background in sustainability and is interested in taking a deeper dive into tracking, measuring, monitoring, and reporting on ESG initiatives.

This is a full-time position based out of the US (our Denver office or any US Remote location).

Technologies Youll Use

Ironclad, DocuSign, Salesforce, Height, AllVoices, Slab, Slack, Relyance, Descartes, OneTrust

What Youll Do

• You will be responsible for developing and supporting Fivetran’s ESG program, with a focus on continuous development and seamless maintenance.
• Understand and manage Legal applications such as eBilling, ERP systems, and ESG-related tools and platforms. Demonstrate a deep appreciation of new/emerging technology (whole systems and features surfacing out of existing systems) and advocate for how it could be used to deliver business outcomes.
• Organize and review documents, track global ESG-related regulatory developments, and perform news and media sweeps.
• Manage the compilation of information, provide recommendations and strategy for improving scoring, and assurance of timely submittal of EcoVadis (or similar) ESG and/or customer survey responses.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Fivetrans ESG program, to support the development of the program, administer and encourage engagement in building and maintaining Fivetrans ESG program.
• Work closely and collaboratively with attorneys, cross-functional leaders, and third party ESG firms or other agencies to advise on and report out ESG commitments, strategies, and progress against OKRs. Gather, analyze, and share data to track, measure, and monitor the growth of the ESG program.
• Monitor and apply ESG regulatory requirements, trends and best practices.
• Contribute to internal projects to help the Sustainability & ESG cross-functional team execute its work more effectively. Projects may be related to business development, operations, or program innovation.
• Participate in and take ownership over other Legal Operations supported initiatives (including but not limited to eBilling, program management, vendor management, training, process improvements, technology enhancements.)
• Lead legal technology projects, including typical project management activities such as gathering requirements, defining scope and success, driving alignment, developing milestones and timelines, facilitating UAT, and delivering the rollout strategy.
• Perform other related Legal Operations duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.

Skills Were Looking For

• 3-5 years of ESG experience developing and growing ESG program, preferably with experience submitting surveys via EcoVadis and achieving scores in excess of 35.
• 4+ years of experience working in a legal operations and/or ESG role or a close equivalent, managing cross-functional projects and advising business partners on processes and technology solutions.
• Demonstrates a creative mindset and an ability to find solutions where others see barriers.
• Anticipates problems and needs, takes initiative to identify opportunities to improve processes, and proactively works with others to assess criticality and craft solutions.
• Experience self-starting data quality projects.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the target position and level. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

This range represents base salary only and does not include incentive for sales roles, equity, or benefits, if applicable.

Pay Range

$118,720.58$148,400.72 USD

Perks and Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
• Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
• RSU stock grants*
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Recharge, reenergize, and pursue personal and professional goals with a 30-day paid leave after 5 years*
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.