General Counsel (Austin)

General Counsel

About the Company

Innovative cybersecurity ratings platform

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Type

Privately Held

Founded

2012

Employees

201-500

Funding

$26-$50 million

Categories

• Security
• Information Technology & Services
• Security and Alarm Systems
• Alarm
• Monitoring Services
• Technology

Specialties

About the Role

The Company is seeking a General Counsel to lead its in-house legal function and support the organization's global enterprise-wide legal needs. The successful candidate will be a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership, proactively identifying and addressing legal risks and opportunities. This role involves building and scaling a technology-enabled legal team, leading a B2B SaaS contracting team, providing product counseling, and overseeing a comprehensive compliance program. The General Counsel will also be responsible for managing corporate legal activities, directing intellectual property strategy, and ensuring the company's operations are in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' legal experience, with a strong in-house background in an international, B2B SaaS environment. A law degree and admission to the local governing body are required. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of various legal areas, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, data security and privacy, AI governance, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. Experience in leading and building legal teams, as well as a proven track record of integrating legal, technical, and business perspectives, is essential. The role also demands strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, particularly in a global, distributed work environment, and experience in implementing AI tools and workflow automation to enhance legal operations.

Hiring Manager Title

COO

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions