Director, Legal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee Solo.io’s internal legal activities and report directly to the CFO

• Collaborate closely with the CEO and the leadership team

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements with customers, partners, resellers, and vendors, as well as NDAs and order forms

• Manage contract templates and playbooks, which include provisions related to AI, data, and security

• Utilize Ironclad, AI tools, and enhanced processes to optimize legal operations

• Provide guidance on data privacy and security obligations, data processing agreements, GDPR, and customer security evaluations

• Offer advice on open source licensing, contributor agreements, and participation in open source foundations

• Oversee external counsel and manage the legal budget for specialized issues

• Maintain libraries of standard documents, policies, and procedures

• Draft and negotiate employment-related documents

• Assist People Ops with matters related to compensation, benefits, immigration, and international employment

• Support corporate activities, including the preparation of board materials, equity administration, entity management, and financing or strategic transactions

• Contribute to the development of internal AI usage and governance policies

• Provide counsel on trade compliance and export controls

• Review external marketing materials, including press releases, website content, and social media

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

• Active license to practice law in at least one US state

• Must be eligible to register as in-house counsel in Massachusetts

• 7–10 years of experience in commercial law, either at a law firm, in-house, or both

• Strong background in commercial contracts

• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating enterprise software agreements, including SaaS, licensing, data processing, and partner agreements

• In-house experience within a software or SaaS company is highly preferred

• Ability to operate independently and manage projects from start to finish

• Strong judgment regarding legal, commercial, and reputational risks

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple matters across various teams and time zones

• Clear and effective communication skills with engineers, sales leaders, and executives

• Permanent, ongoing authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

🏝️ Benefits

• Occasional travel may be necessary

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Engaging, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment

• Opportunity to work alongside customers, partners, and open source communities

• Hands-on education and professional experience through customer interactions