Director, Legal
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Job Summary
Director Legal
About the Role:
We are looking for a Director Legal to play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling our legal function during a period of rapid growth. This is a highly visible hands-on role where you will act as a strategic partner to the business-working closely with Sales Product Finance People & Culture and GRC teams.
You will not only lead key legal initiatives but also help define how legal operates within a modern fast-moving SaaS company. From enabling efficient deal execution to building scalable processes and implementing legal tech your work will directly impact the companys ability to grow quickly while managing risk thoughtfully.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth environments and wants to build not just support. You will take ownership of commercial contracting guide strategic legal decisions and help create a forward-thinking legal infrastructure powered by tools automation and smart workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end commercial contracting including drafting reviewing and negotiating customer agreements
- Partner with Sales and GTM teams to accelerate deal cycles while balancing risk and business needs
- Build and optimize contract workflows including implementing and scaling a CLM system
- Support corporate governance matters including board and audit committee materials
- Collaborate on GRC initiatives such as privacy and regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR)
- Provide legal guidance on strategic transactions financings and product-related matters
- Manage external counsel efficiently for specialized or complex work
- Advise on employment-related matters in partnership with People & Culture
- Help build a modern legal function through scalable processes legal tech and automation
What You Bring:
- 5 years of legal experience with a focus on commercial contracting and corporate matters
- A strong legal foundation (LL.B. or J.D.)
- Experience in a B2B SaaS or high-growth environment preferred
- Proven ability to draft review and negotiate contracts with a practical business-oriented mindset
- Strong judgment and ability to balance risk with commercial priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive approach with the ability to operate in evolving environments and build scalable solutions
Why You Should Join:
- Shape from the ground up: Play a key role in building a modern tech-enabled legal function rather than inheriting legacy systems
- High-impact role: Work closely with leadership and influence strategic decisions across the business
- Growth momentum: Join a well-funded company with strong traction ambitious goals and clear market demand
- Innovation at the core: Be part of a product-driven organization leveraging AI to transform a traditionally complex industry
- Ownership & autonomy: Take the lead on critical initiatives and drive meaningful change
- Collaborative culture: Work with a team that values transparency curiosity and problem-solving
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary stock options and comprehensive benefits
