Account Director (Corporate Lawyer)
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 2d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 6d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-27). Last seen at its source 7h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 27 Oct 2026 (6 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 7 hours ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
United States
The description agrees: it names United States.
What the ad says
…candidates based in the United States, with a preference for candidates based in New York City…
Pay
$150k–175k/yr
Published by the source in its own salary field. Shown in the posting's own currency and period; we never convert.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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Ashby employer's own board first seen 6d ago · last seen 7h ago
The listing
About Ontra
Ontra is the leader in AI-powered solutions for the private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from over 2 million contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra automates critical private market workflows across the fund lifecycle. Ontra’s solutions transform unstructured data trapped in static documents into actionable intelligence, enabling firms to accelerate contracts, streamline compliance, and automate entity management. Trusted by more than 1,000 global GPs, investment banks, law firms, and advisors – including nine of the top ten PEI-ranked firms worldwide – Ontra helps firms focus on what’s important.
Our Culture
Ontra is built for people who want real ownership from day one in an environment that’s built to support it. Our customers are sophisticated, and our work reflects that. AI is engrained in how we work, and curiosity about it is part of who we are.
Ontranauts are sharp, genuinely collaborative, and invested in each other's success. They are excellent at what they do and even better to work with. That combination is rare, and we don't take it for granted. Learn more about our values.
For this job we are currently only hiring candidates based in the United States, with a preference for candidates based in New York City.
About the team & opportunity
Ontra is seeking an Account Director, Growth Sales to join our rapidly growing company, reporting to our Managing Director, Growth Sales. The Account Director will play a key role in growing Ontra's existing enterprise customer base by driving expansion through cross-selling AI-native products and services, increasing product adoption, and uncovering new revenue opportunities within strategic accounts. Using the MEDDICC sales framework, you'll partner with Business Development and Customer Success to identify customer needs, engage senior legal and business stakeholders, and close complex expansion opportunities.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious professional, whether from an enterprise sales or corporate law background, who thrives on expanding strategic customer relationships, driving account growth, and helping customers transform legal workflows through AI-native products and services.
What you’ll do
Product and Services: Quickly become fluent in Ontra's AI-native products and services and confidently position solutions that address customer needs.
Pipeline Management: Own and manage a pipeline of expansion opportunities from discovery through close, leveraging the MEDDICC sales framework.
Expansion: Drive revenue growth by identifying, qualifying, pitching, and closing cross-sell and upsell opportunities within existing customer accounts.
Strategy: Adapt quickly to evolving go-to-market initiatives while helping validate new products, services, and market opportunities.
Collaboration: Partner closely with Customer Success and Business Development to identify expansion opportunities, develop account strategies, and deliver a seamless customer experience.
What you’ll bring
Experience: Either (i) 8+ years selling enterprise B2B technology, preferably AI-native products, AI-enabled services, or professional services, with experience engaging legal, compliance, and finance stakeholders; or (ii) 3-4 years as a corporate attorney, ideally in private funds, private equity, M&A, or leveraged finance/credit, seeking to transition into a client-facing business role
Tech Stack: Proficiency with Salesforce and GSuite; experience with Outreach or SalesLoft and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Team Player: Comfortable with autonomy but enjoys collaborating with a team; is coachable and receptive to feedback
Intellectually Curious: Can learn new concepts quickly and communicate those concepts efficiently
Ambitious: Entrepreneurial, hunter mindset; enjoys networking, finding new customers, and building systems not yet in place
Efficiency: Excellent organizational skills, including prioritization and time management
Strong Communicator: Impeccable verbal and written communication skills; your high EQ allows you to easily command an audience
Hiring Locations
We currently hire exclusively in the locations listed below. Select jobs may have more specific location requirements due to business needs.
United States
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington
APAC
Hong Kong
EMEA
United Kingdom
Benefits Snapshot
Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration
Paid flexible time off policy
Paid parental leave and benefits
Employer-supported retirement contributions, varying by country
Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
Company-sponsored learning and development resources, department budgets for professional development, and a robust onboarding program
Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Travel
Occasional travel is required for Ontra employees, including typically at least twice per year to attend team and larger group off-sites for in-person collaboration. For some roles, additional travel may be required based on the requirements of the role and business need.
Inclusivity
Ontra is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Ontra will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact people@ontra.ai.
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Note on Employment Verification: All employees hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in their particular location.
Note to External Agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/CVs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to Ontra will NOT be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place.