Legal Counsel (East Coast)

Overview

A technology organization specializing in cloud security is seeking a mid to senior level Legal Counsel to join their legal team. This role reports to the VP of Legal and serves as the lead resource for regional legal issues and contracts, supporting the EMEA-based Sales team and negotiating commercial deals in the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to leadership regarding contracts and business matters
• Negotiate, review, and draft documentation for business transactions
• Advise functional departments on relevant legal aspects
• Support commercial activity throughout the sales cycle, with emphasis on fiscal quarter end
• Manage relationships with outside counsel

Requirements

• Legal education from a US university
• 8+ years as a qualified attorney practicing law in the US
• Experience as in-house counsel in a high-growth environment (cybersecurity or AI sectors preferred)
• Strong skills in drafting commercial agreements and closing deals efficiently
• Experience supporting SaaS deals with customers in Europe and the Middle East
• Knowledge of privacy matters, including negotiating Data Processing Agreements, DORA Agreements, and conducting privacy impact assessments
• Experience with data security matters, including evaluating customer and vendor security requirements in a SaaS environment
• Experience supporting channel business, including alliances and partner program development
• Ability to work independently and provide sound, business-forward legal advice
• Comfortable working in a geographically dispersed legal department

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EMEA employment matters
• Experience in intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and open source software
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements for AI services
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset
• Ability to drive projects to closure and build scalable processes
• Positivity and a proactive approach to identifying solutions

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $160,000 to $200,000 USD (combination of base pay and targeted commission; actual offers may vary based on location, experience, and education)
• Extra days off to prioritize well-being
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Mental health support for employees and their families
• Comprehensive health benefits package for employees and their families

Location

This role supports the EMEA region and involves working with a geographically dispersed legal team.

This employer values diversity and encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans. Equal opportunity employment practices are followed.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist in parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.