Senior Director, Legal - Commercial Transactions & Technology

The Clorox Company • Oakland, CA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clorox Company is seeking a strategic and experienced legal leader to join our Legal team as Senior Director, Legal – Contracts & Technology. This role will lead our commercial contracting function and oversee our legal technology strategy and implementation. You will manage a high-performing team of attorneys and legal professionals, driving excellence in transactional support and legal technology operations. This role will report into the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 12-15 years of legal experience with increasing responsibility in commercial and technology transactions.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Deep expertise in commercial contracts across various categories and industries.
• Demonstrated success in implementing legal processes and technologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Background in both a top-tier law firm and in-house legal department strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
• Direct supply and indirect services
• Technology transactions (including SaaS and AI)
• Offshoring and outsourcing
• Data privacy and IT security-related agreements
• Personally lead and negotiate the company’s highest-stakes and most complex commercial contracts, ensuring strategic alignment from business stakeholders, appropriate risk mitigation, and optimal commercial outcomes.
• Develop and implement scalable processes to reduce contract turnaround time and improve business outcomes.
• Oversee significant legal technology acquisition, implementation, and optimization to enhance legal team efficiency and service delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, IT, Privacy, and other business units to support strategic initiatives.
• Stay current on legal trends and best practices in commercial transactions and legal tech.
• Manage a high performing team of 3 attorneys, and one legal technology lead.

Benefits

• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
• flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location)
• inclusive fertility/adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree