Legal Counsel
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Job Description
Legal Counsel supporting EMEA-based Sales team in contract negotiation and regional legal issues. Providing legal guidance and advising on business matters within the cloud security industry.
Responsibilities:
- We are looking for a mid to senior level Legal Counsel to join the Sysdig Legal team, reporting to the VP of Legal. You will be the lead resource and individual contributor for regional legal issues and contracts of all kinds, supporting our EMEA-based Sales team and negotiating regional commercial deals.
- Provide legal advice, interpretation and guidance to the Sysdig leadership team regarding contracts and other business matters
- Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on aspects of laws to functional departments
Requirements:
- Legal education from a US university
- 8+ years of experience as a qualified attorney practicing law in the US, with part of it as in-house counsel in high growth (cybersecurity or AI space, a bonus)
- Excellent commercial agreement drafting, efficient deal closure skills, with experience supporting SaaS deals with customers in Europe and the Middle East
- Experience with privacy matters, including negotiating Data Processing Agreements, DORA Agreements, and conducting privacy impact assessments
- Experience with data security matters, including evaluating customer and vendor security requirements in a SaaS environment
- Experience supporting channel business, including alliances and partner program development
- Experience in EMEA employment matters is a bonus
- Experience in IP, M&A, and working with open source software is a bonus
- Experience drafting and negotiating agreements for AI services is a bonus
- Experience working with and managing outside counsel
Benefits:
- Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
- Maternity and Parental Leave
- Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
- Full health benefits package for you and your family




















