--- title: 'Legal Counsel at Zapier' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/legal-counsel-zapier-north-america-vrpehen86dgg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-22' --- # Legal Counsel at Zapier - **Company:** Zapier - **Location:** North America - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-18 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-22 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/zapier/04838dc8-0efa-4fe5-b705-c99f6b3f17c6 ## Job description AI at Zapier At [Zapier](https://zapier.com/about), we build and use automation every day to make work more efficient, creative, and human. So if you’re using AI tools while applying here - that’s great! We just ask that you use them responsibly and transparently. Check out our guidance on [How to Collaborate with AI During Zapier’s Hiring Process](https://zapier.com/l/jobs/ai-at-zapier), including how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or others during our hiring process - and when not to. Job Posted: September 2026 Remote - United States of America Hi there! We’re seeking a hands-on, sharp, and technology-savvy Counsel (based in the United States) to join our legal team to provide practical and clear legal advice on a broad range of commercial and compliance matters, including vendor and sales contracts, data privacy, and employment law. We’re looking for a legal counsel with a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, who is excited to learn new areas and will thrive in a fast-paced, technology-forward, and intellectually challenging work environment. This position provides a great opportunity to lead efforts to incorporate technology, like automation and AI, in legal operations and practice. You will be a member of our legal team and report tohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminfreshman/the [General Counsel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadatlas/). If you want to advance your career at a fast-growing, profitable, impact-driven company, read on… [Our Commitment to Applicants](https://zapier.com/jobs/our-commitment-to-applicants/) [Culture and Values at Zapier](https://zapier.com/jobs/culture-and-values-at-zapier/) [Zapier Guide to Remote Work](https://zapier.com/learn/remote-work/) [Zapier Code of Conduct](https://zapier.com/jobs/zapier-code-of-conduct/) [Diversity and Inclusivity at Zapier](https://zapier.com/jobs/working-on-diversity-and-inclusivity/) About You: - You have exceptional drafting and negotiation skills. You are experienced at drafting and negotiating a range of inbound and outbound commercial contracts, including technology/cloud agreements, SaaS service agreements, contractor/consulting agreements, events-related agreements, and other business agreements. - You are a legal expert, with strong business judgment. You have a knack for analyzing and assessing laws, regulations, and policies across multiple jurisdictions to extract the most relevant provisions for the business. You are comfortable with assessing risk and proposing solutions that balance risk with business goals. - You love new challenges. You have experience with, and an enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity for new legal issues. You are a creative thinker who is comfortable with change and ambiguity, and excited to learn areas of the law that may be new to you. - You think of yourself as a builder in legal practice. You increase the efficiency of your legal practice by using technology such as Zapier for automating legal processes, CLM products, and AI tools. You love exploring and implementing new ways to improve in-house legal processes for a small but growing legal team. - You are self-aware and have a high EQ. You have a positive attitude with a solution-oriented mindset. You work effectively across teams and have strong listening and interpersonal skills. - You’re solid at time management. You are successful at working independently and have a proven track record of prioritizing and managing multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly engaged environment. You also recognize when to ask for help or escalate issues. - You're a skilled communicator. You can take legalese and make it easy to read for a diverse workforce spanning the globe. Zapier is a 100% remote team and writing is our primary means of communication. ## Qualifications & Experience - Juris Doctor degree - Admitted to practice and in good standing with one or more state bars in the US - 4-8 years of legal experience across commercial, operational, or general corporate matters - Combined law firm and in-house experience at a SaaS/technology company preferred, but not required. Things You’ll Do: - Lead response to legal tickets from teams across Zapier, including from sales, procurement, and HR teams, and escalate to subject matter experts to resolve, as needed. - Partner with the procurement team and stakeholder teams across Zapier to draft, review, and negotiate inbound SaaS, service, and consultant/contractor agreements of all types. - Collaborate with Zapier’s commercial counsel on providing effective and efficient legal support to close sales deals. - Collaborate with Zapier’s employment counsel on the development, preparation, and training on various personnel-related compliance policies and documents, and provide day-to-day support to the People team. - Advocate for and implement technology to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Zapier legal team, including using automation, AI, and other tools. - Monitor legal developments globally for compliance purposes in locations where Zapier has personnel and customers, including labor, data privacy, and AI-related laws. Work with internal and external subject matter experts as needed. Advise the business on these developments with practical solutions. - Advocate for finding and implementing the “right” solution, which is one that is compliant and meets business goals, while remaining committed to our customers, our people, and Zapier’s core values. - Understand company-wide goals to develop systems, processes, and metrics that support Zapier’s growth. - Other duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the legal team at Zapier. How to Apply At Zapier, we believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us better, which is why we have a non-standard application process designed to promote inclusion and equity. We're looking for the best fit for each of our roles, regardless of the type of companies in your background, so we encourage you to apply even if your skills and experiences don’t exactly match the job description. All we ask is that you answer a few in-depth questions in our application that would typically be asked at the start of an interview process. This helps speed things up by letting us get to know you and your skillset a bit better right out of the gate. Please be sure to answer each question; the resume and CV fields are optional. Education is not a requirement for our roles; however, if you receive an offer, you will need to include your most recent educational experience as part of our background check process. After you apply, you are going to hear back from us—even if we don’t see an immediate fit with our team. In fact, throughout the process, we strive to never go more than seven days without letting you know the status of your application. We know we’ll make mistakes from time to time, so if you ever have questions about where you stand or about the process, just ask your recruiter! Zapier is an equal-opportunity employer and we're excited to work with talented and empathetic people of all identities. Zapier does not discriminate based on someone's identity in any aspect of hiring or employment as required by law and in line with our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity. Our [code of conduct](https://zapier.com/jobs/zapier-code-of-conduct) provides a beacon for the kind of company we strive to be, and we celebrate our differences because those differences are what allow us to make a product that serves a global user base. Zapier will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. Zapier prioritizes the security of our customers' information and is dedicated to adhering to all applicable data privacy laws. You can [review our privacy policy here](https://zapier.com/legal/data-privacy). Zapier is committed to inclusion. As part of this commitment, Zapier welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will work to provide reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact jobs@zapier.com. Application Deadline: The anticipated application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later, or if the position is filled. Even though we’re an all-remote company, we still need to be thoughtful about where we have Zapiens working. Check out[this resource](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_lXQvKwuU4xXEbye7EW_En8iv1ZIMlQNmT7B2Mzbo24/edit?gid=0#gid=0) for a list of countries where we currently cannot have Zapiens permanently working. ## About Zapier ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Zapier is a no-code AI orchestration platform that connects over 8,000 apps and AI tools to automate workflows, build AI agents, and integrate applications across teams. - **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed; funding details not shown in provided sources) - **Headquarters**: Remote-first (founded in Mountain View, California, USA; employees in 40+ countries) - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Not listed in provided sources (Wade Foster, Bryan Helmig, and Mike Knoop are the founders per public knowledge) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Automation, no-code integration, AI orchestration - **Target customers**: B2B – from small businesses to global enterprises [zapier.com](https://zapier.com/) - **Mission statement**: “Make Automation Work for Everyone” [zapier.com/jobs](https://zapier.com/jobs) ## Products & Services - **Zapier Platform (core)**: No-code automation platform connecting 8,000+ apps for triggering actions, data movement, and multi-step workflows. - **Zapier Central / AI Agents**: AI-assisted automation including autonomous agents, chatbots, and MCP-connected assistants that can take actions across apps. - **Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server**: Connects MCP-aware clients (Claude, Cursor, VS Code, ChatGPT, etc.) to Zapier’s integration layer, enabling agents to act across thousands of apps. Sources: [zapier.com](https://zapier.com/) – “Zapier is a no-code AI orchestration platform… workflows, Agents, MCP-connected assistants, and chatbots.” ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available in provided sources - **Key Metric**: Approximately 800 employees (as of 2026) [builtin.com/company/zapier](https://builtin.com/company/zapier) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not detailed in provided sources; the platform integrates with partners such as Salesforce, Slack, and DocuSign (technology partners, not financial investors) - **Growth Signals**: Expanded from a pure no-code automation tool into AI orchestration; serves teams from SMBs to global enterprises; fully distributed workforce across 40+ countries; hosts an active community and maintains a large app ecosystem. ## Competitive Advantages - **No-code accessibility**: Enables non-technical users to create complex automations without programming. - **Massive app ecosystem**: 8,000+ integrations offer a deep moat versus newer competitors. - **Remote-first operating model**: Built for distributed work from day one, creating strong asynchronous communication and documentation norms. - **AI-native enhancements**: Early mover in embedding AI agents and MCP support into an existing automation platform. ## Strategic Focus - Embedding AI into every layer of automation (agents, chatbots, MCP). - Scaling enterprise-grade controls (admin, security, visibility) to win larger deals. - Maintaining a “fully remote, forever” culture while growing headcount globally. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first, forever**: Team spread across 40+ countries; asynchronous communication and annual in-person summits. - **Flexibility & autonomy**: Flexible time-off (most teammates take 4–6 weeks off per year), clear expectations for async work across time zones. - **Compensation & benefits**: Competitive pay, company equity, performance bonuses, home-office stipend, continuing education stipend, generous parental leave, health/dental insurance, FSA. - **Culture**: Transparent, collaborative, low-ego, strong onboarding, supportive managers, quarterly engagement surveys, employee awards, dedicated DEI staff and unconscious bias training. - **Growth**: Mentorship program, job training + conferences, clear growth-focused management, 83% CEO approval, 88% positive culture rating on external review sites. Sources: [builtin.com/company/zapier](https://builtin.com/company/zapier) – remote, perks, benefits; [builtin.com/company/zapier/faq/workplace-perception](https://builtin.com/company/zapier/faq/workplace-perception) – culture, flexibility, compensation. ## Sources 1. [zapier.com/jobs](https://zapier.com/jobs) – mission statement 2. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/zapier](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/zapier) – mission statement 3. [builtin.com/company/zapier](https://builtin.com/company/zapier) – employee count, founding year, remote policy, perks, tech stack, locations 4. [builtin.com/company/zapier/faq/workplace-perception](https://builtin.com/company/zapier/faq/workplace-perception) – work policies, culture, compensation details 5. 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