Head of IT

Imagine working at a tech startup at the front line of modern legal technology and innovation. This is a rare opportunity to join a team of bright and hardworking people who are as passionate about cutting-edge technology as they are about promoting justice. We are looking for a Director of Corporate IT to lead and manage our IT team! As the Head of Corporate IT, you will develop and lead strategic and tactical programs to strengthen IT infrastructure and elevate IT support and services, directly impacting employee productivity and business success.

Getting started

• We want you to feel like part of the team early on! Our onboarding process will integrate you into the company with informative sessions on our product, policies, processes, and team structure and goals.
• We’re excited for you to learn, grow, and contribute right away! We trust that you’ll bring experience and knowledge that will uplift and uplevel the team, but we don’t expect you to know everything on Day 1.

In your role, you'll...

• Lead the development of corporate IT strategy: Set annual and quarterly goals for the IT team, prioritizing and executing IT projects and programs. 
• Oversee and drive continuous improvement of office IT infrastructure: Manage and enhance corporate network, VOIP systems, video conferencing systems, and more.
• Oversee and drive continuous improvement of IT programs and services, including IT help desk services, hardware procurement, asset management, software administration, BYOD and corporate mobile phone management, and support for employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Oversee corporate SaaS portfolio management, including budget and spending, tool evaluation, implementation, consolidation, and administration.
• Promote company-wide adoption and effective use of core tools by leading the creation of best practices and workflow documentation, developing training programs, and advising other departments on workflow design and implementation.
• Implement IT controls that support internal and external security, privacy and compliance requirements and audits within the above scope.
• Stay abreast of IT best practices, tools, and SaaS technologies that further employee productivity, improve corporate security and privacy, or reduce spending.

About you

• You have at least 6 years of experience leading an IT department in a modern cloud IT environment. 
• You have deep knowledge of modern tools and best practices for all aspects of IT, including G Suite/Google Workspace administration, various endpoint operating systems, endpoint device management, asset management, Meraki network administration, AV design & operations, IT support service management, and SaaS portfolio and cost management.
• You have experience leading multiple large-scale IT initiatives simultaneously and working closely with cross-functional partners of all levels. 
• You are an empathetic and effective manager; you believe people can improve and are passionate about identifying your team members’ potentials and challenging them to grow. 
• You are passionate for innovation and process improvement and have a keen interest in learning, adopting, and implementing best modern tools, processes, and practices. 
• You possess strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-technical customers.
• You are incredibly organized, process- and data- driven, and detail oriented.
• You have a BA or BS and the drive to keep learning and developing your skills.
• You are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• The expected salary range for Head of IT Role is $190,000 to $275,000. The final offered salary will be dependent upon many factors including the candidate’s experience and skills. The base pay ranges are subject to change in the future.
• Equity program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Health, dental, and vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Paid parental leave and approximately 10 days (80 hours) per year of sick leave
• Seventeen paid vacation days plus 11 federal holidays
• Membership to Modern Health to help employees prioritize mental health and wellness
• Annual allocation for Learning & Development opportunities and applicable professional membership dues
• Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
• Find out more about our Benefits and Perks

Perks

• Work in our downtown, BART-accessible Oakland office
• Flexible work-from-home days on Tuesdays and Fridays
• Monthly home internet reimbursement
• Select your preference of hardware (Mac or PC) and customize your desk setup
• Enjoy daily catered lunches along with a wide variety of snacks and beverages in the office
• Bond over company-wide out-of-the-box events and fun activities with your team
• Time off for company-sponsored volunteer events and 4 paid hours per quarter to volunteer at a charitable organization of your choice
• Take advantage of learning and career development opportunities 
• Ranked #9 on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2023 for US small and medium companies
• One of Wealthfront’s 2021 Career Launching Companies and ranked #2 on the “2022 Bay Area Best Places to Work” list by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal
• One of Fast Company’s World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022 and proud contributor of free ediscovery resources to benefit the greater good through “Everlaw for Good”
• #LI-JD1
• #LI-Hybrid

Pursue Truth While Finding Yours

At Everlaw, we are deeply invested in pursuing the truth, for our clients and for our employees. We know that when you’re empowered to pursue your passions, it is reflected in the work.

 That’s why we’re committed to the professional growth of all our team members, offering an annual learning and development stipend and regular career check-ins with managers. If you’re looking for a place that values passion, integrity, and a desire to learn, we’d love to hear from you! 

Everlaw requires all of its employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption applies.  If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine, unless you have received a medical or religious exemption.