[Hiring] Legal Assistant @Customer.io

Role Description

Hi! I’m Dessa, General Counsel here at Customer.io, and I’m looking for an amazing Legal Assistant contractor to join our small, but mighty Legal team. We’re excited to have the opportunity to add you to the team and teach you the ins-and-outs of a small legal department.

Customer.io’s Legal team is seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant contractor to join our growing and innovative legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in a fast-paced SaaS environment. You’ll work closely with the General Counsel, Legal Ops Manager, and Paralegal, contributing to a wide range of projects that support the company’s legal, compliance, and operational initiatives.

As a Legal Assistant contractor, you will tackle projects that directly support Legal’s goals—such as contract management, legal operations, and privacy compliance—while collaborating with cross-functional teams, honing your technical skills, and receiving mentorship.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management tools like LinkSquares, support privacy and security assessments, and develop strong organizational and communication skills. You’ll also learn best practices in legal operations, contract negotiations, and remote collaboration within a fast-paced SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in corporate, contract, or technology law.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Interest or experience in legal tech platforms (e.g., LinkSquares, Conveyor) is a plus.

Benefits

• 40 hours/week at $30–$35/hour
• Remote location
• Temporary coverage through the end of 2026
• Works closely with the General Counsel, Legal Ops Manager, and Paralegal

Company Description

Customer.io recognizes the stifling impact of systemic injustice on diverse communities. We commit to using our influence to increase inclusion and equity within the tech industry. We strive to build an inclusive team culture, implement bias-free hiring practices, and develop community partnerships to expand our global impact.

Join us! We believe in empathy, transparency, responsibility, and, yes, a little awkwardness. If you’re excited by what you read and want to build software that makes communication better for everyone—apply now.