Role Overview
The In-House Legal Counsel will serve as the company’s primary legal advisor, supporting commercial growth while managing legal risk across cybersecurity operations, client engagements, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and corporate governance.
This role requires a hands-on attorney who can work cross-functionally with leadership, sales, product, engineering, and threat intelligence teams to provide practical legal guidance in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Contracting
Draft, review, and negotiate:
SaaS agreements
Master service agreements (MSAs)
NDAs
Vendor agreements
Government and enterprise procurement contracts
Data processing agreements (DPAs)
Support sales and partnership negotiations while balancing legal and business risk.
Build scalable contract templates and approval workflows.
Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance
Advise on cybersecurity, privacy, and technology regulations including:
GDPR
CCPA/CPRA
PIPEDA
SOC 2-related legal requirements
International data transfer regulations
Provide legal guidance on cyber threat intelligence collection, monitoring, and data handling practices.
Support incident response and breach notification obligations.
Product & Operational Support
Partner with product and engineering teams on legal considerations related to:
Threat intelligence platforms
AI/ML-driven analytics
Data licensing
Open-source software usage
Security research activities
Review marketing and public-facing materials for legal compliance.
Corporate & Governance
Manage corporate governance, board documentation, and entity compliance.
Coordinate with external counsel on financing, employment, litigation, and international matters.
Support fundraising, investor due diligence, and strategic transactions.
Risk Management
Develop internal policies and compliance programs.
Monitor evolving cyber, privacy, AI, and technology regulations.
Deliver practical legal training to internal teams.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD/LLB) and active membership in good standing with a relevant bar association.
4–10+ years of legal experience, preferably with:
Technology startups
Cybersecurity companies
Privacy/data protection law
SaaS or enterprise software
Strong experience negotiating technology and commercial contracts.
Familiarity with cyber threat intelligence operations and security industry practices is highly preferred.
Knowledge of international privacy and cybersecurity frameworks.
Ability to operate independently in a high-growth startup environment.
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting cybersecurity, threat intelligence, or national security-related organizations.
Familiarity with:
Incident response
Threat hunting
Digital forensics
Security operations
Exposure to government contracting or public sector procurement.
Experience with AI governance and emerging technology regulation.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company covers 100% of employee premiums and 90% of dependent premiums on base plans
Unlimited PTO, 7 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays
401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days, immediately vested
Company‑paid life insurance at 1x annual salary
Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage
$125 monthly home‑office tech stipend for internet, equipment, and other technology needs
Amazing colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a supportive, growth‑focused culture