Come join the company reinventing data security, empowering businesses to realize the full potential of their data. As the leading data security platform purpose-built for the cloud era, Cyera's mission is to reinvent how businesses secure data, enable agile collaboration, and boldly pursue new business opportunities. Trusted by security teams at leading global businesses, our team is proving that data security is the next big thing in cyber. Backed by the world's leading investors and working with a large and growing list of Fortune 1000 companies, we are looking for world-class talent to join us as we usher in the new era of data security.
Cyera is looking for a seasoned in-house counsel to negotiate commercial customer agreements, ensure compliance with compliance, privacy, and international laws, and work on other commercial law items that arise. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance legal risk with speed to ensure we achieve the desired outcomes in the fastest & more practical way possible. The Director of Legal Affairs will report to the VP of Finance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Get to "yes" on customer agreements
Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts of varying sizes, shapes, types
Work closely with sales ops to enable the field to ensure that legal is as low friction as possible, and viewed as an accelerant to deal cycles
Create processes, templates, and other systems to scale the repetitive aspects of the job to ensure quick time to outcome for the field
Multi-task customer, vendor, and other related legal tasks, while making it look easy
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 5-years negotiating commercial agreements with fortune 500 customers
Demonstrated ability balancing sales team demands & companies best interests - bonus if you've been recognized by sales teams you've worked with via annual awards
Derive intrinsic value from end of quarter sales pushes
Excellent & concise communication and negotiation skills, while possessing the ability to connect with and gain the respect of cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to make discretionary decisions with confidence and minimal guidance
REQUIREMENTS:
8+ years of in-house legal experience at a technology company selling into Fortune 500
5+ years supporting Sales and Go-To-Market
2 years of top tier big law experience
BENEFITS - WHY CYERA?
Competitive Salary - This position offers a comprehensive package of base, annual bonus, and equity. Compensation will be based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
Bonus if you are in NYC & can come to our office 2-4 days / week
Unlimited PTO
Paid Holidays and Sick Time
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Life, Short, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Monthly communication (mobile) stipend
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