Product Paralegal

Okta•Chicago, IL

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Okta is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative product paralegal to join Okta’s Product Legal Team. In this role, you will be a key contributor in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment, providing essential support to the development and launch of innovative products. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and an interest in technology and process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; a degree in a technical field or operations management is a plus.
A minimum of 5 years of experience providing paralegal support, preferably within an in-house legal department or a law firm.
Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, GSuite) and communication platforms (e.g., Slack, Confluence).
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience interacting with clients or internal stakeholders in a cross-functional setting.
A demonstrated interest in technology and process improvement.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience reviewing and drafting agreements in a support capacity.
Working knowledge of technology transactions, intellectual property, open source software, and data privacy matters is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with artificial intelligence tools is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct intakes, including stakeholder interviews, to gather and document information about new products and features for attorney review.
Assist attorneys with the initial review of products and features, using checklists and playbooks to help identify potential legal issues for further legal analysis.
Help create and scale tools, processes, and knowledge to enhance the efficiency of the product counseling function.
Develop and maintain organized records of product features and the corresponding legal guidance provided by the team's attorneys.
Assist in tracking applicable laws, rules, and regulatory developments relevant to the team's work.
Update and maintain the Product Legal team’s checklists, playbooks, and guidelines.
Under attorney supervision, assist with drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal documents for attorney approval, such as inbound vendor agreements, outbound sales agreements, and NDAs.
Execute Open Source Software program procedures for reviews of inbound code usage and outbound release requests.
Assist in managing and coordinating training and other team programs for various organizations within the company.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners across Okta to support complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Maintain metrics and controls for the team and its programs.
Support other legal team projects and initiatives as they arise.