Product Legal Program Manager

Sophos

13d • $113,000 - $189,000 • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Product Legal, this role will support Sophos’s Legal Department by managing and guiding key processes across product development, deployment, and intellectual property matters. Reporting to Director of Product Legal this role will support Sophos’s Legal Department across product development, deployment, and intellectual property matters.

Requirements

• 5+ years relevant experience, preferably in a technology company.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with legal and cross-functional business teams.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Collaborative spirit, positive attitude, and high level of integrity
• Strong process orientation
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the cybersecurity industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee legal support for Sophos’s Product and Engineering teams, directing the assessment of legal issues related to the design, development, and launch of new and existing products and features—including those involving AI—throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Provide direct support to Sophos’s Product and Engineering teams on legal issues related to the design, development, and launch of new and existing products and features throughout the product lifecycle, including use of AI;
• Review, draft, negotiate product related agreements (including technology licenses, SOWs, technology alliance and partnership agreements, data license and evaluation agreements) under the supervision of counsel;
• Collaborate with the internal teams, as well as external counsel on cross-functional projects related to legal, compliance and intellectual property matters;
• Support the product release review process by managing tickets, maintaining process documentation, delivering training to stakeholders, and tracking release approvals;
• Build partnerships with internal clients and provide training to promote awareness and engagement on relevant legal issues, policies, tools, and processes;
• Assist in the implementation, administration, and ongoing maintenance of the contract management system for technology agreements related to Sophos products; and
• Collaborate with attorneys on various legal projects and initiatives.

Benefits

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
• Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees