Director, Legal Affairs

Overview

This role is for a Director, Legal Affairs supporting a SaaS business. The position covers commercial contracting, data privacy, AI governance, and development of practical legal processes. You will partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, Security, Finance, and People teams to support the business and manage legal risk.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, software license, data processing, proof of concept, non-disclosure, and other agreements with customers, vendors, and partners
• Develop legal playbooks and templates to support sales and procurement
• Advise on data privacy matters, including compliance with CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and other applicable US and international privacy laws
• Work with the legal team, including the Head of Legal, EMEA & APAC, to build and maintain data privacy and AI governance frameworks
• Advise cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Engineering, Security, Marketing, Finance, HR) on legal risks
• Support the SVP, General Counsel with corporate governance matters, including board materials and entity management
• Monitor legal developments related to data privacy, AI, and other regulatory matters, and draft practical policies as needed
• Contribute to compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including in-house experience at a technology or SaaS company
• J.D. and active bar membership in at least one US state
• Demonstrated experience as a legal generalist, including advising on data privacy law and AI governance
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with judgment to balance legal risk against business velocity
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
• Pragmatic, business-minded approach

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPP/US or CIPP/E certification
• Experience with security compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
• Prior experience building legal processes
• Familiarity with corporate governance for private equity-backed companies

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $175,000 - $200,000 plus Incentive Bonus
• Starting salary may vary based on factors including position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience
• Competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location
• Discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded for eligible roles, based on individual achievements and contributions
• Benefits and programs provided based on eligibility

Location

Atlanta, GA (hybrid) strongly preferred; remote candidates based in the US will be considered