Sr. Vice President, Legal & Compliance

Overview

This role is for a hands-on Sr. Vice President of Legal & Compliance to lead a global legal function within a private equity-backed technology organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while actively engaging in commercial negotiations, technology and IP matters, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day legal operations.

The position emphasizes expertise in software, technology, intellectual property, and emerging AI regulations, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-aligned guidance.

Responsibilities

Commercial Legal & Business Partnership

• Lead legal support for complex enterprise customer agreements, strategic partnerships, vendor contracts, and commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS agreements, master services agreements, licensing agreements, data processing agreements, and other technology-related contracts.
• Partner closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Finance, and executive leadership to accelerate commercial execution while managing legal and business risk.
• Develop practical, scalable contracting frameworks to improve deal velocity and support revenue growth.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice that balances risk mitigation with business objectives.
• Support strategic corporate initiatives, business development opportunities, and potential M&A activities.

Software, Intellectual Property & Technology Law

• Act as a primary legal expert on software, intellectual property, licensing, and technology-related matters.
• Advise on software development, ownership, licensing, open-source software, proprietary technologies, and intellectual property protection.
• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership on new product development, platform capabilities, and technology commercialization.
• Evaluate intellectual property risks involving third-party technologies, AI models, software integrations, and strategic partnerships.
• Support protection and commercialization of intellectual property, proprietary methodologies, platforms, and technology assets.
• Provide guidance on technology-related disputes, contractual obligations, and intellectual property enforcement.

Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy & Emerging Regulation

• Lead legal guidance on the development, deployment, evaluation, and commercial use of artificial intelligence technologies.
• Maintain strong knowledge of evolving AI laws, regulatory frameworks, intellectual property considerations, and responsible AI practices.
• Advise Product, Engineering, and business leaders on AI governance, model evaluation, training data, intellectual property ownership, and technology-related risk.
• Assess legal considerations involving generative AI, third-party AI platforms, customer data, and AI-enabled products and services.
• Oversee compliance with applicable global privacy and data protection requirements, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging AI legislation.
• Establish practical legal frameworks and policies supporting responsible innovation, data protection, and secure technology adoption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to integrate legal and regulatory considerations into product strategy and business operations.

Global Compliance, Risk & Corporate Governance

• Lead and continuously improve global legal and compliance programs.
• Advise executive leadership on regulatory obligations, corporate governance, contractual risk, and emerging legal developments.
• Support corporate governance activities, Board-related legal matters, and private equity sponsor requirements.
• Oversee legal considerations associated with global operations and the uTest community, including independent contractor relationships, worker classification, participant agreements, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Partner with operational teams on fraud prevention, community integrity, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Identify potential legal and regulatory exposures early and develop practical strategies to address them.

Employment & Global Workforce Matters

• Partner with People Operations and leadership on employment-related legal matters across global jurisdictions.
• Provide guidance on employment agreements, restrictive covenants, employee relations, workplace investigations, and organizational changes.
• Oversee external employment counsel on complex or jurisdiction-specific matters.
• Advise on independent contractor relationships, contingent workforce models, and related regulatory requirements.

Legal Operations & Functional Leadership

• Lead and develop a responsive, efficient, and business-oriented legal function.
• Build upon existing legal processes, contract templates, policies, and governance structures to support scalability.
• Champion adoption of AI-enabled legal tools, contract automation, and modern legal technology to improve efficiency and execution.
• Manage external legal counsel, ensuring appropriate expertise, cost discipline, and measurable value.
• Establish clear legal priorities, service expectations, and practical risk-management processes.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented legal culture focused on accountability, speed, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• 8+ years of progressive legal experience, including substantial experience advising software, SaaS, technology, or technology-enabled services businesses.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial technology transactions, enterprise contracting, software licensing, and intellectual property law.
• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence legal issues, including emerging AI regulation, data usage rights, IP ownership, and AI governance.
• Experience advising on privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Proven ability to negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements with large enterprise customers and technology partners.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, prioritize competing demands, and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A hands-on, accountable leadership approach with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Combination of law firm and in-house legal experience.
• Experience in a high-growth software, SaaS, AI, or technology services organization.
• Exposure to private equity-backed businesses, corporate transactions, or M&A.
• Experience advising Product and Engineering teams on software development, AI-enabled products, and intellectual property strategy.
• Familiarity with international commercial transactions, global privacy regulations, and cross-border legal matters.
• Experience supporting global workforce and independent contractor compliance matters.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled legal tools, contract lifecycle management systems, or other legal process improvements.
• Prior experience leading a legal function or managing outside counsel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range (based on experience): $250,000 - $400,000
• Semi-annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) contribution
• Competitive benefits package
• Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and scope of the role.

Location

Not specified.