starcompliance - Senior Corporate Counsel (4 month Fixed-Term Contract)

Remote - ET (Eastern)1w ago

Remote Senior NA Cybersecurity Software Corporate Counsel Senior Advisor Doctor Contract Drafting Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Management Legal Research Risk Management

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Requirements

• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating enterprise level commercial contracts within a SaaS or technology environment • Strong understanding of data privacy laws (including GDPR) and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. DORA) • Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively • Experience improving legal processes and operational workflows • Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree; active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction • 6-10+ years of post-qualification experience, including in-house experience in SaaS, RegTech, or a regulated technology environment • Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex legal matters and support business priorities • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including enterprise SaaS contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and partnership arrangements • Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders across Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations • Support revenue-generating activities while ensuring appropriate legal risk management • Manage a high volume of contracts and legal requests, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery • Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes to enhance efficiency • Provide support on compliance matters, including data privacy, information security, and regulatory obligations • Assist with corporate governance, internal policies, and risk management initiatives • Conduct legal research and provide guidance on relevant legal and regulatory developments • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between legal requirements and business operations • Liaise with external counsel where required, ensuring effective and cost-efficient support