VP of Legal

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert on federal procurement regulations and negotiate various contract types
• Negotiate agreements with prime contractors, ensuring compliance with flowdown clauses
• Draft and manage software licensing agreements and related commercial contracts
• Oversee vendor contracts negotiation to secure favorable terms
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations, maintaining privacy standards
• Participate in corporate governance and board meetings, ensuring accurate records
• Manage outside counsel for transactions, coordinating efforts to align legal strategies with business needs
• Develop risk management strategies that align legal practices with corporate goals

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with active bar membership
• 7 to 10 years of combined law firm and in-house experience, ready for a VP role
• Strong government contracts experience in selling software to DoW and federal agencies, with a solid grasp of FAR and DFARS
• Expertise in negotiating with primes and understanding flowdowns, data rights, and compliance regulations
• Extensive experience drafting and managing various commercial agreements, particularly in SaaS and technology transactions
• Knowledge of privacy law, including GDPR and state regulations
• Ability to efficiently manage outside counsel on transactions

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous parental leave policy
• Life and disability insurance packages
• 401(k) plan with employer-matching contributions starting on the first day
• Performance-based bonus contingent on company performance
• Investment in employee development and collaborative management training