Vice President, Legal

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. Own and oversee the legal function, setting strategy, priorities, and standards .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in data privacy and security law, with a proven ability to lead and mentor legal teams while managing complex contract negotiations and corporate governance. Proficient in building legal processes and policies in a fast-paced B2B SaaS environment.

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J.D. And Active Bar Membership10 Years Legal Experience In B2B SaaSData Privacy And Security Law ExpertiseContract Negotiation For Enterprise SaaSIntellectual Property Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data Privacy LawSecurity LawContract NegotiationIntellectual Property LawCorporate GovernanceRisk ManagementComplianceLegal OperationsPolicy DevelopmentM&A Transactions

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationNegotiationCross-Functional Influence

Tools & Technologies

Contract Lifecycle Management ToolsLegal Operations ToolingAI-Driven Workflow Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D.Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

B2B SaaSData PrivacyArtificial IntelligenceRegulatory ComplianceSoftware Licensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and oversee the legal function, setting strategy, priorities, and standards
Build, manage, and mentor the legal team, including hiring, workload distribution, and professional development
Serve as the primary resource on data privacy and security law, including policy development and incident response
Lead negotiation of customer contracts, including MSAs, order forms, DPAs, and enterprise procurement paperwork
Advise Product and Engineering on intellectual property matters, including IP ownership, licensing, open-source usage, and proprietary technology protection
Partner with Sales and Revenue Operations on contracting playbooks, standard terms, and approval thresholds
Manage outside counsel relationships and legal spend across litigation, IP, and specialty areas
Advise executive leadership on corporate governance, risk, and compliance
Oversee employment law matters with People/HR, including policy review and workplace investigations
Monitor regulatory and legislative developments affecting SaaS, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and served sectors
Own contract lifecycle management and legal operations tooling
Collaborate with Finance on overdue customer accounts, escalation procedures, and legal remedies
Establish and track Legal department KPIs and integrate AI-driven workflow automation
Support M&A, corporate transactions, and other strategic initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and active bar membership in good standing
10 years of legal background, with substantial in-house experience at a B2B SaaS or tech enterprise
Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and growing in-house legal teams and broader legal functions
Deep expertise in data privacy and security law, including hands-on experience building privacy programs and responding to regulatory change
Strong track record negotiating and closing enterprise SaaS customer contracts, including MSAs, DPAs, and complex order forms
Solid grounding in intellectual property law as it applies to software products, including licensing and open-source considerations
Experience advising executive leadership on governance, risk, and compliance matters
Sound business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with commercial pragmatism
Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional influence skills
Demonstrated ability to build and scale legal processes and policy in a fast-growing organization
Must live and reside in the U.S. full-time
Eligible to work in the United States; scholastic or employment visas cannot be accommodated
Applicants residing in Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, or Wyoming cannot be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and life insurance with optional HSA, FSA, and DCA accounts
401(k) plan with employer match starting day one
Equity stock options to share in our success
Flexible hours, remote work options, and generous vacation and sick leave
Paid parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents
Professional development stipends to support your career growth
Opportunities to participate in community outreach and volunteer programs
Monthly company-sponsored happy hours and gatherings to connect and unwind