Corporate Counsel

Overview

This role offers the opportunity to join a leading legal team within the cybersecurity industry, working closely with the CFO and Commercial Legal team to support sustainable business growth. The position is central to the organization, partnering with Sales, Procurement, Product, Finance, Security, and executive leadership to provide legal guidance on commercial transactions, vendor relationships, and emerging products and services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and external customers to structure and negotiate legal solutions across a diverse portfolio of commercial transactions
• Work with the Commercial Legal team to maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidance, and self-service resources
• Support procurement initiatives through vendor contract review, policy guidance, templates, and risk assessments
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Security, and technical teams to identify legal considerations related to new products, features, and services
• Help scale legal operations by implementing process improvements, metrics, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate
• Serve as a trusted advisor across the business, balancing legal risk with practical business outcomes

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active admission to at least one U.S. state bar
• Minimum of five years of relevant legal experience, including at least two years in an in-house counsel role supporting a technology company
• Experience managing commercial agreements throughout the full contract lifecycle, including sales-side and procurement transactions
• Familiarity with technology-focused commercial contracting, SaaS transactions, data privacy, and related legal issues
• Knowledge of legal operations processes, metrics, and modern legal technology tools; experience with contract lifecycle management platforms is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly
• Strong project management and prioritization skills to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional listening skills and sound judgment to identify legal risks, business opportunities, and practical solutions
• Collaborative mindset with enthusiasm for learning and hands-on problem solving

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $134,700–$195,300 USD
• Bonus eligibility and equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits including unlimited paid time off, up to 24 weeks of parental leave, and excellent health coverage
• Flexible work location options, including remote work within the continental United States

Location

The primary office is located in Herndon, Virginia. Remote candidates within the continental United States will be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and employment process.