Director, Legal

solo.io

. Lead Solo.io’s in-house legal work and report to the CFO .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in commercial contracts, particularly in enterprise software agreements, while effectively managing legal operations and advising on compliance and governance matters. Proven ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders and maintain organizational efficiency across multiple legal matters.

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JD From An Accredited Law SchoolActive License To Practice In At Least One US State7–10 Years Of Commercial Legal ExperienceStrong Commercial Contracts BackgroundIn-House Experience At A Software Or SaaS Company

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Hard Skills

Drafting And Negotiating Enterprise Software AgreementsData Processing AgreementsGDPR ComplianceOpen Source LicensingContract Templates ManagementEmployment Document DraftingTrade ComplianceLegal Budget ManagementLegal Risk AssessmentPolicy And Procedure Library Maintenance

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentStrong OrganizationClear CommunicationAbility To Work IndependentlyTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

IroncladAI ToolsLegal Operations Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License To Practice LawIn-House Counsel Registration In Massachusetts

Industry Keywords

Commercial Legal ExperienceSaaSData PrivacyVendor AgreementsNDAPartner AgreementsEntity ManagementFinancing TransactionsInternational EmploymentCustomer Security Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Solo.io’s in-house legal work and report to the CFO
Work closely with the CEO and leadership team
Review, draft and negotiate customer, partner, reseller and vendor agreements, NDAs and order forms
Own contract templates and playbooks, including AI, data and security provisions
Use Ironclad, AI tools and value-added processes to streamline legal operations
Advise on data privacy and security commitments, data processing agreements, GDPR and customer security reviews
Advise on open source licensing, contributor agreements and open source foundation participation
Manage outside counsel and the legal budget for specialized matters
Maintain standard document, policy and procedure libraries
Draft and negotiate employment documents
Support People Ops on compensation, benefits, immigration and international employment matters
Support corporate matters including board materials, equity administration, entity management and financing or strategic transactions
Help shape internal AI use and governance policies
Advise on trade compliance and export controls
Review external marketing communications, including press releases, website and social media

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited law school
Active license to practice in at least one US state
Must be able to register as in-house counsel in Massachusetts
7–10 years of commercial legal experience at a law firm, in-house, or both
Strong commercial contracts background
Deep expertise drafting and negotiating enterprise software agreements, including SaaS, licensing, data processing and partner agreements
In-house experience at a software or SaaS company is strongly preferred
Ability to work as a team of one and own work end to end
Sound judgment on legal, commercial and reputational risk
Strong organization and ability to manage many matters across teams and time zones
Clear, plain-English communication with engineers, sales leaders and executives
Permanent, ongoing authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional travel may be required
Equal Opportunity Employer
Collaborative, fun and fast-paced work culture
Opportunity to work with customers, partners and open source communities
Hands-on education and professional exposure through customer engagements