Director, Legal

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily legal operations while establishing priorities and standards

• Recruit, manage, and mentor the legal team, focusing on hiring, workload allocation, and professional growth

• Provide counsel on data privacy and security regulations, policies, and incident management

• Negotiate client contracts, including MSAs, order forms, DPAs, and enterprise procurement documents

• Advise the Product and Engineering teams on intellectual property, licensing, open-source usage, and proprietary technologies

• Collaborate with Sales and Revenue Operations to develop contracting playbooks, standard terms, and approval processes

• Oversee relationships with outside counsel and manage legal expenditures

• Counsel leadership on governance, risk management, and compliance issues

• Assist with employment law matters alongside the People/HR team, including policy evaluation and workplace investigations

• Keep abreast of regulatory and legislative changes impacting SaaS, privacy, artificial intelligence, and relevant sectors

• Manage contract lifecycle processes and legal operations tools

• Work with Finance on overdue customer accounts and potential legal solutions

• Set and monitor Legal department KPIs and enhance processes, including AI-driven workflow automation

• Support M&A, corporate transactions, and strategic projects

• Report directly to the CFO and engage with teams across the organization and executive leadership

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state

• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house at a B2B SaaS or technology firm

• At least 3 years of direct experience in negotiating SaaS customer contracts, such as MSAs, DPAs, and complex order forms

• Experience in managing or mentoring attorneys and legal professionals

• Strong knowledge of data privacy and security laws, including privacy programs and regulatory updates

• Solid foundation in intellectual property law related to software products, including licensing and open-source matters

• Proven experience advising business leaders on governance, risk, and compliance issues

• Sound business acumen with the ability to balance legal risks against commercial realities

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and cross-functional influencing skills

• Proven track record of developing and refining legal processes and policies in a rapidly growing organization

• Must reside in the U.S. full-time

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; scholastic or employment visas are not applicable

• Candidates from Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, or Wyoming will not be considered

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and life insurance options, including HSA, FSA, and DCA accounts

• 401(k) plan with employer match available from day one

• Equity stock options to participate in our success

• Flexible working hours, remote work opportunities, and generous vacation and sick leave policies

• Paid parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents

• Professional development stipends to foster your career advancement

• Opportunities to engage in community outreach and volunteer initiatives

• Monthly company-sponsored happy hours and events to foster connections and relaxation