Lead Counsel, Cybersecurity

Overview

A technology company specializing in intelligent agreement management is seeking an experienced attorney to join their Commercial, Growth, and Trust team with a focus on cybersecurity. This role supports the organization's mission to provide confidence and dependability in securing customer data. Reporting to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, this individual contributor position will be at the forefront of cybersecurity and data protection legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to cross-functional teams on managing cybersecurity risks and compliance with global cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Offer legal guidance on regulatory, third-party, and internal security audits; participate in workstreams for security hygiene assessments, mitigation, and remediation.
• Enhance data governance posture including operations, documentation, employee training, policy monitoring, audit, enforcement, and third-party risk assessments.
• Collaborate with the global legal team to align security and data practices company-wide.
• Support the development and improvement of incident detection and response processes.
• Provide counsel during cybersecurity investigations and data incident responses, including notification and mitigation strategies.
• Stay current on data security laws, industry standards, technological developments, and threat vectors to address complex issues.
• Assist in preparing board and executive presentations, regulatory filings, and legal disclosures related to cybersecurity.
• Support global AI governance and responsible innovation efforts.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent international degree.
• Active membership in at least one state bar.
• Minimum of 12 years practicing as an attorney in law firms, government agencies, or in-house legal teams, with significant experience in cybersecurity and incident response.
• Experience advising on compliance with global privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations, including U.S. state laws, country-specific frameworks, sector-specific requirements (e.g., GLBA, SEC, NYDFS), EU laws (e.g., NIS2, DORA), and emerging AI laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic vision with the ability to identify issues and communicate complex legal matters clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and updating legal documents and policies.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure with a sense of urgency while balancing competing priorities.
• Independent and team-oriented work style across multiple office locations.
• Client-focused mentality with proven ability to maintain strong internal relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranges by location:
  • California: $186,100 - $300,550
  • Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota: $178,900 - $252,700
  • Washington, Maryland, New Jersey, New York (including NYC metro): $178,900 - $262,825
  • Washington DC: $186,100 - $262,825
  • Ohio: $157,100 - $221,900
• Eligibility for company bonus plans based on performance.
• Eligibility for Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave (up to six months), full health benefits with employer contributions from day one, retirement plans with potential employer contributions, learning and development opportunities, and compassionate care leave.

Location

• This is a remote position; the employee is not required to be in or near an office frequently and will work from a designated remote location.
• Note: This position is not eligible for employment in Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Additional Information

• Work authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities or for religious reasons during the application process.
• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on legally protected categories.