SVP, Global Legal & Compliance — AI, IP & Privacy

Applause

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 250,000 - 400,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Applause seeks a proven Sr. Vice President of Legal & Compliance to lead our global legal function. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in software, IP, AI regulation, and data privacy to guide strategic decisions and commercial negotiations.

You will partner with executive leadership to shape policy, safeguard IP, and ensure regulatory compliance across markets while driving scalable processes, governance, and risk management in a fast-paced, PE-backed tech environment.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
8+ years of progressive legal experience in software/tech or technology-enabled services.
Experience in commercial technology transactions, enterprise contracting, software licensing, and IP law.
Strong knowledge of AI regulation, data usage rights, and governance.
Excellent negotiation and leadership in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Lead legal support for enterprise customer agreements, strategic partnerships, vendor contracts, and commercial transactions.
Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS agreements, MSAs, licensing agreements, DPAs, and other tech contracts.
Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, Finance, and exec leadership to drive deals while managing risk.
Develop scalable contracting frameworks to improve deal velocity and revenue growth.
Provide guidance on technology-related disputes, IP enforcement, and regulatory compliance.