Legal Counsel

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