The Role
Cloudinary is the Image and Video API platform trusted by millions of developers and over 10,000 companies worldwide. Our powerful tools fuel websites to be faster, richer in user engagement, and breakthrough creativity. With a growing suite of products that support everything from developer efficiency to brand storytelling, Cloudinary is becoming the visual layer of the web.
Cloudinary has a globally distributed team across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, united by a shared commitment to building smart, scalable technology and a culture rooted in humility, curiosity, and collaboration. At Cloudinary, we celebrate Life & Work. We believe in healthy growth, working with purpose, and creating meaningful value. If you’re looking for a place where your voice matters and your work truly makes an impact, this may be the opportunity for you.
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with a minimum of five years of practice in the high-tech sector, either within a leading law firm or as in-house counsel in a technology company. The role involves providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance across a broad range of commercial and corporate matters while supporting internal teams in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.This role suits someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, communicates clearly with both legal and non-legal stakeholders, and is comfortable supporting global operations. Experience with SaaS offerings, cloud technologies, and B2B contract structures is particularly valuable. The position will report to the company's SVP General Counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, partner and licensing contracts.
- Provide clear, practical legal advice on commercial, corporate, privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
- Support product, sales, security, and operational teams by identifying legal risks and offering business-focused solutions.
- Assist with corporate governance matters and maintain strong internal compliance practices.
- Help shape internal policies, processes, and playbooks to support scalable legal operations.
Required Qualifications
- At least five years of legal experience in the high-tech sector, gained at a leading law firm or in-house at a technology company.
- Proven expertise in negotiating commercial technology agreements, with a strong grasp of SaaS and cloud-based business models.
- Solid understanding of privacy and data protection frameworks, including GDPR and similar regulations.
- Strong commercial instincts and the ability to balance legal considerations with business priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with legal and non-legal stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Why Join Cloudinary
Cloudinary offers the opportunity to play a meaningful role in a company that powers media experiences for some of the world’s most innovative brands. You will join a collaborative environment that values ownership, creativity, and practical problem-solving. The work is diverse, intellectually engaging, and closely connected to Cloudinary’s strategic goals. You will have direct impact, autonomy in your practice, and the chance to partner with smart, dedicated colleagues across the organization.
We have you in mind. As an employee, you will experience many benefits, including:
Awesome technology
Top-talent peers
Robust vacation & wellness policy
Annual development stipend
Catered lunches or a food stipend
Cloudinary is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing a diverse workforce.
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The Company
What We Do
Cloudinary’s mission is to empower companies to deliver visual experiences that inspire and connect by unleashing the full potential of their media. With more than 50 billion assets under management and 7,500 customers worldwide, Cloudinary is the industry standard for developers, creators and marketers looking to upload, store, transform, manage, and deliver images and videos online. As a result, leading brands like Atlassian, Bleacher Report, Grubhub, Hinge, NBC, Mediavine, Peloton, Petco and Under Armour are seeing significant business value in using Cloudinary, including faster time to market, higher user satisfaction, and increased engagement and conversions. For more information, visit www.cloudinary.com.
