Legal Counsel

Sysdig•Raleigh, NC

5d•$160,000 - $200,000

About The Position

At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way. We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic Al. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most. Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be. If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you. 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.

Requirements

Legal education from a US university
8+ years of experience as a qualified attorney practicing law in the US, 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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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