Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption.
We protect more than 8,400 customers from the world's most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.
Our roots lie deep in innovation.
The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications.
The company's European R&D center is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Darktrace has more than 2,400 employees located globally.
Customers include public sector agencies, education institutions, media, organizations supplying critical infrastructure, and businesses of all sizes worldwide.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company, named one of TIME magazine's "Most Influential Companies" for 2021 and one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative AI Companies" in 2022.
For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.
com.
Responsibilities
In this role as a Legal Counsel, you will work closely with Darktrace's Americas-based in-house counsel and other members of the legal team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Commercial Contracts: Assisting in preparing and facilitating the completion of commercial contracts with the company's growing customer base.
Negotiating and drafting software license agreements, purchase order terms, and other bespoke commercial terms with and for end users; resale and distribution agreements with partners; data processing and business associate agreements; marketing agreements; and other commercial agreements to support Darktrace's strategic growth.
Advising on legal risk and strategy.
Operations Support: Working with teams across the company including Sales Operations, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, and Facilities to ensure ongoing support of company operations.
Legal Research: Conducting legal research as needed.
Project Management: Driving progress on legal team projects and assisting wherever needed.
Actively working on improving processes with the goal of positively impacting the legal team and Darktrace more broadly as we continue to grow and scale.
Strategic Initiatives.
Supporting the legal team on a variety of projects, involving various other areas of law, including but not limited to product, intellectual property, privacy, regulatory, litigation / disputes and related fields.
Global Cross-Functionality: Working in a multi-jurisdictional team for a multi-national company and supporting teams across various offices and time zones.
Required Experience
A member in good standing with the State Bar of California or Washington with 3 – 6 years of practice experience, including in-house in a high-volume commercial SaaS or platform contracting practice.
Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulations, in particular the GDPR and the CCPA.
Commercial negotiation experience and comfort leading commercial negotiations with opposing counsel in email, by a call, or otherwise engaging with opposing counsel directly to achieve a successful deal closure.
Experience in one or more of regulatory law, litigation / dispute resolution, employment law or real estate.
Required Competencies
Strong work ethic, highly motived and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Ability to work independently on a variety of projects, including managing and prioritizing multiple deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written.
Ability to execute high quality and consistent work while under pressure.
Comfortable interacting with all levels of the company's personnel, including management.
Proactive in building relationships across teams and offices.
For US based candidates, the annual pay range (excluding bonus) for this position is $160,000 - $200,000.
The actual offer will be based on the role, location, and individual experience.
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