What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel position at Orca Security?
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Big Ideas. Real People.
At Orca, in the right environment and with the right team, talent has no boundaries. This team spirit, together with our drive to always aim high, has quickly earned us unicorn status and turned us into a global cloud security innovation leader. So if you're ready to join an amazing team of people who inspire each other every day, now is the time to find your place in our pod.
We're looking for driven and talented people like you to join our team and our mission to change the future of cloud security. Ready to dive in and swim with our pod?
Highlights
We are seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join our legal team. In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting our business operations by handling a variety of commercial transactions and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. You will report directly to the Head of Legal, gaining valuable mentorship and guidance.
On a typical day you'll
Big Ideas. Real People.
At Orca, in the right environment and with the right team, talent has no boundaries. This team spirit, together with our drive to always aim high, has quickly earned us unicorn status and turned us into a global cloud security innovation leader. So if you're ready to join an amazing team of people who inspire each other every day, now is the time to find your place in our pod.
We're looking for driven and talented people like you to join our team and our mission to change the future of cloud security. Ready to dive in and swim with our pod?
Highlights
- High-growth: Over the past six years, we've consistently achieved milestones that take other companies a decade or more. During this time, we've significantly grown our employee base, expanded our customer reach, and rapidly advanced our product capabilities.
- Disruptive innovation: Our founders saw that traditional security didn't work for the cloud, so they set out to carve a new path. We're relentless pioneers who invented agentless technology and continue to be the most comprehensive and innovative cloud security company.
- Well-capitalized: With a valuation of $1.8 billion, Orca is a cybersecurity unicorn dominating the cloud security space. We're backed by an impressive team of investors such as Capital G, ICONIQ, GGV, and SVCI, a syndicate of CISOs who invest their own money after conducting their due diligence.
- Respectful and transparent culture: Our executives pride themselves on being accessible to everyone and believe in sharing knowledge with the employees. Each employee has a place in shaping the future of our industry.
We are seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join our legal team. In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting our business operations by handling a variety of commercial transactions and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. You will report directly to the Head of Legal, gaining valuable mentorship and guidance.
On a typical day you'll
- Structure, draft, negotiate and review all types and aspects of commercial agreements, including EULAs, Licensing Agreements, DPAs, Supplier Agreements, NDAs and others.
- Advise on and ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR and related privacy laws.
- Create and maintain standard templates, business processes and internal policies to help scale the business.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support various business initiatives.
- Provide legal advice and work closely with all our marketing, business development and sales divisions.
- 3-4 years of experience in the commercial department of a leading law firm or a SaaS based hi-tech company.
- Strong understanding of commercial transactions, including licensing, distribution, and non-disclosure agreements - MUST.
- In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations, particularly GDPR - Plus.
- Business-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving commercial objectives.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong writing skills, analytical approach, attention to details, and organizational abilities.
