The Legal Counsel will provide legal advice, negotiate and draft contracts, and support the EMEA Sales team while managing regional legal issues.
At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way.
We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic Al. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.
Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be.
If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.
What you will do
- 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 Sysdlg 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
What you will bring with you
- 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
What we look for
- Positivity, and consistently identifies paths forward
- Excellent interpersonal skills (with all parties at all levels, both internal and external)
- Appetite for collaboration and problem solving
- Ability to work independently, with sound business-forward advice
- Driving projects to closure
- Supporting commercial activity throughout the sales cycle, with emphasis on fiscal quarter end
- Pivoting when needed, and enjoy building processes that scale a growing business
- Willingness to learn a new area of legal practice
- Comfortable with working in a geographically dispersed legal department
When you join Sysdig, you can expect:
- 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
The U.S. annual range for this full-time position is between $160,000 and $200,000 USD/year. This range represents a combination of annual base pay and targeted commission. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.
We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.
Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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