Americas General Counsel for Tech & SaaS Growth

dormakaba International Holding AG; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time Off

401k Matching plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

dormakaba International Holding AG, based in Indianapolis, IN, is looking for a VP and General Counsel Americas to provide senior-level legal leadership. This role involves drafting and negotiating high-value commercial agreements, serving as a legal advisor to leadership, and overseeing legal compliance across multiple countries in the region. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience, preferably in a technology-driven environment, and must hold a J.D. and be licensed in Indiana. The position offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant legal experience in law firm or in-house.
• Experience supporting cross-border business operations.
• Ability to become licensed in Indiana within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of high-value commercial agreements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership.
• Optimize and standardize contract templates and workflows.
• Deliver legal counsel across various areas including IP, litigation, and data protection.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

M&A activity

Leadership

Project management

Education

J.D from an accredited law school

Job description

dormakaba International Holding AG, based in Indianapolis, IN, is looking for a VP and General Counsel Americas to provide senior-level legal leadership. This role involves drafting and negotiating high-value commercial agreements, serving as a legal advisor to leadership, and overseeing legal compliance across multiple countries in the region. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience, preferably in a technology-driven environment, and must hold a J.D. and be licensed in Indiana. The position offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive employee benefits.