Head of Commercial Legal

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (distributed company, hires regardless of location, with significant hours overlap requirement)
• Job Type: Not specified
• Salary: Not specified

ClassDojo's mission is to give every child on Earth an education they love. Starting with a communication app connecting K-12 teachers, children, and families globally, ClassDojo is now expanding to provide exceptional learning experiences beyond traditional schooling. The company emphasizes hiring for talent density, attracting entrepreneurial and innovative individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification.
• 7+ years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Deep experience with commercial transactions, preferably in technology or edtech.
• Strong skills in drafting and negotiating various contracts, including SaaS and public sector agreements.
• Knowledge of U.S. data privacy laws (e.g., FERPA, COPPA, state regulations).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with non-legal stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, strong business judgment, and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Proactive and empathetic approach to cross-functional partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience negotiating with K–12 districts and understanding public procurement processes.
• Experience working in edtech or education-focused organizations.
• CIPP/E certification.
• Experience presenting legal risk and tradeoffs to senior management.
• Comfort and effectiveness in fast-paced environments, bringing structure without rigidity.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, including Master Services and data processing agreements with school districts, vendor MSAs, and strategic partnership terms.
• Collaborate with Sales and Legal leadership to establish clear playbooks and fallback terms to expedite deal cycles and ensure compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Product, Engineering) to provide fast, reliable legal review for procurement and vendor agreements.
• Offer clear, practical legal guidance on data privacy, risk mitigation, and contract strategy.
• Escalate high-risk or complex issues to senior leadership with clarity and context.
• Track and improve legal processes and systems to support scaling across districts and vendors.

Company Information

ClassDojo's flagship app is the #1 communication app connecting K-12 teachers, children, and families globally, used in over 95% of US schools and reaching over 45 million children in 180 countries. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and is an inclusive employer.

Application Instructions

• Interested candidates should click the provided link to apply.
• Further information about ClassDojo's work and recent developments is available via hyperlinks (may require navigating to the career website if on LinkedIn).