Head of Legal and Compliance (M/F/D)

VMRay; Bochum; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology company in Bochum is seeking a seasoned general counsel to lead its legal and compliance function. The candidate will manage commercial agreements, assessments, and mentor the legal team while thriving in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have bar admission in Germany and the US, and experience in SaaS and data protection laws.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of legal experience in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology sectors.
• Deep understanding of US and German commercial and data protection laws.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive team and board.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Lead risk assessments and compliance frameworks relevant to SaaS cybersecurity.

Kenntnisse

Expertise in enterprise SaaS contracts

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Fluent in English and German

Ausbildung

Bar admission in Germany and the US

Jobbeschreibung

Why VMRay

We are looking for a seasoned and pragmatic general counsel to lead and scale VMRay’s legal and compliance function. The candidate will have expertise in enterprise SaaS contracts under both US and German law, preferably with experience in data protection and IP rights. The role demands someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-scaling environment, balancing commercial speed with smart risk management.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive team and board
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, NDAs, complex partnership agreements and other licensing deals
• Partner with sales in pro-actively driving contract negotiations towards commercial success with pragmatic risk management
• Lead risk assessments and compliance frameworks relevant to SaaS cybersecurity business, including but not limited to data privacy and IP protection
• Support M&A, fundraising, and corporate governance activities
• Collaborate with external counsel in the US, Germany, and other jurisdictions as needed
• Develop and maintain internal legal policies, training, and contract templates
• Mentor the current team of 3 and scale the legal function through process and systems enablement

Our Requirements

• Bar admission ideally in both Germany and the US
• Several years of legal experience in a leadership role
• Proven experience in cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology sectors
• Deep understanding of US and German commercial and data protection laws
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills in English and German
• Experience working in a fast-paced, international environment

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