Legal Counsel

HYCU, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K match

generous time off

Equity program

Job summary

HYCU, a fast-growing B2B SaaS data protection company in Boston, seeks a Legal Counsel to own and scale our commercial contracting engine and protect the company as we scale globally.

You'll draft, review, and negotiate customer and partner agreements, collaborate with Sales, GTM, Deal Desk, Finance, and RevOps, and support data protection contracting and IP strategy across the business. This high-impact role reports to the CFO and offers hybrid onsite/remote work.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 5–10 years handling B2B SaaS contracts, with mix of law firm and in-house.
• Experience supporting sales teams and enterprise customers.
• Strong SaaS licensing knowledge and cloud computing background.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate customer and partner agreements end-to-end.
• Partner with Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, and RevOps to move deals efficiently.
• Oversee DPAs, SCCs, security exhibits, and data protection obligations.
• Protect HYCU’s IP through licensing, assignments, and open-source review.
• Advise leadership on risk and compliance for GTM initiatives.

Skills

SaaS contracting

Commercial negotiations

Drafting & review

IP & data privacy

Contract lifecycle management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership

Job description

HYCU is the fastest-growing leader in the multi-cloud Data Protection SaaS industry. By bringing true SaaS-based data backup and recovery to both on-premises and cloud-native environments, the company provides unparalleled data protection, migration, disaster recovery and ransomware protection to thousands of companies worldwide. As an award-winning and recognized visionary in the industry, HYCU solutions eliminates complexity, risk and the high cost of legacy- based solutions, providing data protection simplicity to make the world safer. With an industry- leading NPS score of 91, customers experience frictionless, cost-effective data protection, anywhere, everywhere. HYCU has raised $140M in VC funding to date and is based in Boston, Mass. Learn more at www.hycu.com.

Overview

Are you excited about helping shape the legal foundation of a fast-growing B2B SaaS company?

At HYCU, we’re building the future of data protection for modern, cloud-native environments. As we continue to scale globally, we’re looking for a Legal Counsel to own and scale our commercial contracting engine—enabling revenue while protecting the company—and to lead key legal workstreams including data protection contracting and IP strategy.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll partner most closely with Sales, GTM, Deal Desk, Finance, and RevOps to drive efficient deal cycles and establish repeatable contracting standards. You’ll also support Product and Leadership on data protection/privacy contracting and the protection of HYCU’s intellectual property.

If you thrive in fast-moving companies, enjoy solving complex business problems, and want meaningful ownership of legal strategy, this could be the perfect opportunity. This role reports to the company’s CFO.

Location:

• Boston, MA (Hybrid; minimum 3+ days onsite/week)
• Remote, US (EST preferred)

What You’ll Do:

*Commercial-first legal partner to Sales & GTM

Own and scale commercial contracting (Sales/GTM)

• Draft, review, and negotiate customer and partner agreements, and own the end-to-end contracting workflow from intake through signature (including playbooks, fallback positions, approval routing, and continuous improvement)
• Partner with Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, and RevOps to keep deals moving efficiently while maintaining clear risk posture on key terms (liability, indemnities, warranties, data use, and IP)
• MSAs / SaaS subscription agreements, order forms, and renewals
• Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), including SCCs and other cross-border transfer terms where applicable
• Security exhibits and customer procurement addenda (audit rights, incident notification, security controls, and confidentiality)
• Service level agreements (SLAs) and support terms
• Partner, reseller, referral, and alliance agreements
• Vendor, technology, and data-related contracts (including SOWs) and NDAs

Be a strategic legal partner to the business

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams on legal, compliance, and risk matters related to commercial contracting and go-to-market execution
• Partner closely with Sales and GTM teams to support revenue growth while protecting the company’s interests
• Advise on data protection, global privacy, and security contracting and compliance (e.g., DPAs, SCCs, security terms, audit rights, breach/incident notification, and data use), partnering closely with Security/Compliance and Product teams; support global frameworks such as GDPR as the company scales

Protect and strengthen our intellectual property (IP)

• Own HYCU’s IP strategy and coordinate with outside counsel, including invention assignment, contractor/employee IP provisions, confidentiality and trade secret protection, and trademark/patent/copyright matters
• Support product and go-to-market initiatives by spotting and mitigating IP risk (including open-source software review/compliance, licensing questions, and third-party IP considerations) and assisting with IP diligence for strategic partnerships

What We’re Looking For:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• 5-10 years' of legal experience, with significant hands-on experience drafting and negotiating B2B SaaS commercial agreements (ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house experience)
• Demonstrated experience supporting commercial sales teams and enterprise customer contracts
• Strong knowledge of SaaS business models, subscription licensing, and cloud computing is a must
• Expertise in commercial contracts, technology transactions, and risk management
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong business judgment and the ability to translate legal complexity into practical guidance
• High level of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct

It’s Great if You Have:

• Experience supporting B2B SaaS companies
• Familiarity with industries such as cloud infrastructure, data protection, cybersecurity, or storage
• Experience with employment law or HR-related legal matters
• Experience helping companies scale legal processes during periods of high growth

What Success Looks Like:

In your first year you will:

• Become a trusted legal partner to our Sales and GTM teams
• Streamline and scale our commercial contracting processes (playbooks, approvals, and turnaround times)
• Strengthen our data privacy and security contracting framework (DPAs, SCCs, and security exhibits)
• Sharpen and operationalize our IP strategy in partnership with outside counsel

Who We Are:

Our Core Values: Authenticity, Grit and Empathy are at the heart of everything we do at HYCU. All of us at HYCU take ownership in shaping and contributing to our culture. We pride ourselves in developing an inclusive and diverse company that supports our employees and customers to do extraordinary things.

The following is how we approach each Core Value:

• Authenticity – To be authentic means to be who we are and do it well. Focus your energy on being who YOU are. Be true to yourself. Authenticity also extends to our products. Understanding where we are truly the best fit for our customers and when we are not. And finally, authenticity in relationships: ensuring that we are honest and do what we say we’re going to do.
• Grit – To win we need to want it. Every team member needs to be able to jump in and help at every turn. Whether it’s staying late to help a colleague or customer or finding a better process and making sure it’s communicated cross-functionally. You just have to do it and love it…and never stop trying.
• Empathy – We need to care about each other, about our clients, about our business, and about the world around us. That might seem like a tall order, but if we don’t live in a constant state of empathy, if we don’t strive to truly put ourselves in another person’s shoes, we cannot truly serve the market.

"We are at our best when we stay true to our Core Values."~ Simon Taylor, CEO

What We Offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K match
• generous time off
• and more

All our employees participate in our equity program.

Pay Transparency

The anticipated cash compensation range for this position is $185,000 - $225,000 annually. The cash compensation package includes base salary, on-target commission for employees in eligible roles, and annual bonus targets under HYCU's bonus plan for eligible roles. In addition to cash compensation, all roles are eligible to participate in HYCU’s equity plan and benefits program. Individual compensation packages are determined by a combination of factors unique to each candidate, including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation may deviate from this range based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HYCU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.