Associate General Counsel - Santa Clara, CA - Hybrid

Gigamon•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$300,000 - $350,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Gigamon, our purpose is to protect the hybrid networks and data of the largest, most complex organizations on the planet. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer a deep observability pipeline that efficiently delivers network-derived intelligence to cloud, security, and observability tools. This helps our customers to eliminate security blind spots, optimize network traffic, and dramatically reduce tool cost and complexity, enabling them to better secure and manage their hybrid cloud infrastructure. Gigamon has served more than 4,000 customers worldwide, including over 80 percent of Fortune 100 enterprises, 9 of the 10 largest mobile network providers, and hundreds of governments and educational organizations. As Associate General Counsel, you will lead Gigamon’s legal function, overseeing a small and high-performing team and report directly to the CFO. You will be serving as a key advisor to the executive leadership team. You will play a critical role in shaping corporate legal strategy, managing risk, and supporting the company’s growth through commercial transactions and M&A activities. This role requires strong business acumen, deep expertise in corporate law, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure legal compliance and protect Gigamon’s interests.

Requirements

Private equity experience and background working with hardware/software and SaaS companies
Practicing attorney with a combination of in-house and law firm experience.
Demonstrated expertise in corporate law, including Delaware corporate law, commercial contracts, M&A, and regulatory compliance.
Experience advising executive leadership and boards on legal, governance, and risk management matters.
In-depth knowledge of antitrust, employment law, contract law, intellectual property, data privacy, and data security.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in an applicable U.S. state.
Experience working in a Private Equity–backed environment, including collaboration with investors and portfolio management teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute corporate legal strategy aligned with Gigamon’s business objectives.
Oversee the delivery of legal services and resources to support corporate goals, strategies, and priorities.
Structure, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
Lead and mentor the legal team, directing day-to-day activities and professional development.
Support corporate M&A activities, including due diligence and post-transaction integration.
Advise the CEO, CFO, COO, senior executives, and board of directors on legal and corporate governance matters.
Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations, including data privacy and GDPR.
Manage legal compliance functions and implement standards of business and ethical conduct.
Oversee interactions with governmental bodies, regulators, and external stakeholders.
Manage the legal department budget, review and approve outside counsel costs, and determine legal reserves.