Senior Legal Analyst & Litigation Project Manager

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

Samsara seeks a high-performing, creative, and proactive Senior Legal Analyst & Litigation Project Manager to join our Legal team. The role will primarily support Samsara Legal’s litigation function, operationalizing and managing Samsara's technical and procedural responses to third-party requests for data, such as subpoenas and eDiscovery demands. You will collaborate with the larger Legal, Product, Sales, IT, and Engineering teams to support litigation that Samsara faces, to build out the product in support of our customers’ evidentiary needs, and to help manage the end-to-end eDiscovery lifecycle.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, and Washington, D.C.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.

• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.

• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.

• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will:

• Champion Customer Data Privacy & Protection: Lead the operational verification, technical scoping, and execution of initial responses to subpoenas or other legal requests seeking Samsara customer data.

• Coordinate with External & Internal Stakeholders to Address Customer Data Requests: Effectively liaise with external legal counsel, Samsara customers and their counsel, internal Customer Support, Sales, and Engineering stakeholders. Provide guidance to internal partners on strategies for resolving third-party requests seeking customer data.

• Uplevel Strategies & Processes for Responding to Customer Data Requests: Draft and champion legal and operational policies around responding to subpoenas and protecting Samsara customer data from disclosure. Pressure test and continuously improve existing processes for addressing and tracking customer data requests.

• Enhance Responsiveness to Changing Legal & Legislative Frameworks: Monitor developments in federal and state case law and regulations, devising and implementing strategies that best position the company to manage customer data requests while driving business objectives.

• Own & Elevate our eDiscovery Operations: Direct the litigation team’s eDiscovery lifecycle, from drafting and issuing legal holds, to executing enterprise-wide data collections, and managing final quality control for data productions to internal teams and external providers.

• Drive Litigation Operations & Legal Tech Innovation: Act as a central project manager for active litigation portfolios, utilizing data-driven insights and metrics to identify process gaps and design scalable, tech-driven workflows to optimize efficiency across legal and cross-functional teams.

Minimum Requirements for the Role

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in data disclosure management and litigation project management within a corporate legal department, law firm, or government agency.

• Core Competencies: Strong ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with rigorous attention to detail, excellent communication, and top-tier organizational skills.

• Regulatory & Framework Familiarity: Operational experience working within boundaries established by the Stored Communications Act, Electronic Communication Privacy Act, Wiretap Act, Pen Register/Trap and Trace Statute; MLAT (Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties) and other data privacy frameworks.

• Legal and Regulatory Interaction: Direct operational experience fulfilling data and evidence requests originating from U.S. or international law enforcement authorities, regulators, and civil litigants.

• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience managing the e-discovery lifecycle, including review platforms.

• Professional Judgment: Demonstrated business judgment, consultative skills, and the ability to interface confidently with both internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.

The compensation range shown spans approved pay zones for this role. Your primary work location determines the range applicable to you, which may be narrower than the full range displayed.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual Base Salary

$92,820—$124,800 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

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