What you will do
- We are looking for a mid to senior level Legal Counsel to join the Sysdig Legal team, reporting to the VP of Legal. You will be the lead resource and individual contributor for regional legal issues and contracts of all kinds, supporting our EMEA-based Sales team and negotiating regional commercial deals.
- Provide legal advice, interpretation and guidance to the Sysdlg leadership team regarding contracts and other business matters
- Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on aspects of laws to functional departments
What you will bring with you
- Legal education from a university
- 8+ years of experience as a qualified attorney practicing law, with part of it as in-house counsel in high growth (cybersecurity or AI space, a bonus)
- Excellent commercial agreement drafting, efficient deal closure skills, with experience supporting SaaS deals with customers in Europe and the Middle East
- Experience with privacy matters, including negotiating Data Processing Agreements, DORA Agreements, and conducting privacy impact assessments
- Experience with data security matters, including evaluating customer and vendor security requirements in a SaaS environment
- Experience supporting channel business, including alliances and partner program development
- Experience in EMEA employment matters is a bonus
- Experience in IP, M&A, and working with open source software is a bonus
- Experience drafting and negotiating agreements for AI services is a bonus
- Experience working with and managing outside counsel
What we look for
- Positivity, and consistently identifies paths forward
- Excellent interpersonal skills (with all parties at all levels, both internal and external)
- Appetite for collaboration and problem solving
- Ability to work independently, with sound business-forward advice
- Driving projects to closure
- Supporting commercial activity throughout the sales cycle, with emphasis on fiscal quarter end
- Pivoting when needed, and enjoy building processes that scale a growing business
- Willingness to learn a new area of legal practice
- Comfortable with working in a geographically dispersed legal department
When you join Sysdig, you can expect:
- Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
- Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
- Great compensation package
We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.
Some of our Hiring Managers are globally distributed, an English version of your CV will be appreciated.
Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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What We Do
Sysdig delivers cloud security the right way with open innovation, agentic AI, and the uncompromising truth of runtime. In a world of black boxes and blind spots, Sysdig helps security and development teams prevent, detect, and respond to threats in the moment. AI is only as powerful as the signals it receives, and Sysdig Sage™ – the first agentic AI analyst for cloud security – is fueled by the deepest runtime intelligence in the industry. It doesn’t just observe. It reasons and acts with the context, speed, and precision that modern teams need to build and defend innovation in real time. Founded by the creators of Falco and Wireshark, Sysdig is trusted by more than 60% of the Fortune 500 and is built for those who refuse to compromise on security.
Why Work With Us
Sysdig's global expansion is fueled by our dedicated "Sysdiggers," known for collaboration, innovation, & transparency. With a diverse, international presence, we value every voice & are committed to our core values. We prioritize well-being with a top-tier benefits package. Join us to empower our team, thrive, & deliver our best work globally.
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