Global Vice President Legal and Data Protection

Revalize; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Vice President of Legal and Data Protection to lead their global legal team. This role involves managing complex commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with global data privacy laws, and driving legal integration of acquired entities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of corporate and intellectual property law, especially in cloud technology. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a dynamic, fully remote work environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, especially cloud-based agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracting processes including negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts.
• Provide legal guidance on risks, compliance, and liabilities across teams.
• Develop and implement information security and privacy policies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Business Acumen

Contract Negotiation

Compliance Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

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Company Description
Revalize is the premier vertical software company powering greater outcomes for manufacturing businesses. Through its portfolio of industry-leading CAD, PLM, and CPQ solutions, the company serves more than 15,000 customers worldwide across 10 end markets. Join us on our journey to reshape the future of manufacturing! Revalize is backed by TA Associates, Hg Capital, and ST6. It is a fully remote company.

Job Description
Revalize Software seeks a highly motivated and forward-thinking Global Vice President of Legal and Data Protection to lead the global legal function. Reporting to the CFO, this role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented PE-backed software company. Responsibilities include managing the legal function—covering commercial contracting, corporate governance, risk mitigation, and security—as well as legal due diligence and integration for acquisitions. The VP will also serve as Chief Privacy Officer, ensuring compliance with global data privacy laws and safeguarding sensitive information.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with executive leadership, lead a legal team, manage multiple projects, and execute deliverables efficiently. Strong leadership, proactive involvement, and business acumen are essential. Experience in a global, results-driven environment is required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage contracting processes for sales, including negotiation, drafting, and review of complex commercial contracts such as software licenses, service agreements, and partnership deals.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of contract terms.
• Provide legal guidance to cross-functional teams on risks and compliance.
• Lead legal integration of acquired entities, ensuring policy alignment and seamless transition of contracts and IP assets.
• Oversee corporate secretarial matters and ensure legal compliance across jurisdictions.
• Implement and improve privacy and security policies and controls.
• Assist with employee agreements, including equity, offer letters, and separation agreements.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree and license to practice law.
• At least 10 years of legal experience, including 3 years in a leadership role managing a global legal team; experience with German law is preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate, commercial, intellectual property law, and contractual principles, especially related to cloud-based technology agreements.
• Experience in privacy strategy, policies, and training programs.

Travel is expected.

Skills and Abilities:

• Self-starter with a positive attitude, capable of working within a matrix organization.
• Ability to build relationships with senior management and be seen as a business partner.
• Excellent interpersonal, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong influencing skills.

Additional information: All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines. Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a 30-minute online assessment.