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Chief Legal Officer
Location
United States
Posted
102 days ago
Salary
$300K - $350K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Chief Legal Officer
DTEX Systems
Chief Legal Officer Location: United States Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Role Overview DTEX is seeking a seasoned, business‑minded Chief Legal Officer to serve as the company’s first senior in‑house legal leader. This is a highly strategic yet deeply hands‑on role designed for a legal executive who thrives in high‑growth, venture‑backed environments and is comfortable operating across ambiguity. The Chief Legal Officer will own DTEX’s global legal strategy while acting as a practical business enabler—supporting revenue growth, scaling enterprise SaaS operations, navigating regulated environments, and applying AI to modernize legal workflows. The ideal candidate brings direct experience in data‑driven and cybersecurity companies, understands the realities of federal government contracting, and approaches legal risk through a commercial, outcomes‑oriented lens. Primary Areas of Focus Data & Cybersecurity Company Experience Proven experience working in data‑centric and cybersecurity organizations, with a strong understanding of data protection, insider risk, privacy, security controls, and enterprise customer expectations. AI Experience Demonstrated experience using AI internally to scale legal operations and advising on AI‑related commercial contracts, including data usage, model risk, IP, and responsible AI considerations. Startup & High‑Growth Environment Leadership Experience operating in startups or scaling enterprise SaaS companies, where the legal function must cover a wide surface area—commercial, corporate, employment, compliance, privacy, global and local laws, and strategic initiatives—often with limited resources. Federal Government & Regulated Customers Hands‑on experience supporting U.S. Federal and Global Government customers, including familiarity with FedRAMP, government contracting vehicles, public sector procurement processes, and heightened regulatory scrutiny. Key Responsibilities - Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, balancing business enablement with intelligent risk management. - Own and oversee all commercial contracting, including MSAs, SaaS agreements, enterprise licensing, government contracts, DPAs, NDAs, partner agreements, and vendor agreements. - Lead adoption of AI‑enabled legal workflows to improve speed, consistency, and scale while maintaining legal judgment and accountability. - Act as a trusted partner to Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, and Sales Operations to enable enterprise SaaS revenue, accelerate deal velocity, and support complex negotiations. - Lead legal strategy for federal, regulated, and global enterprise customers, ensuring compliance without unnecessarily slowing the business. - Establish DTEX’s legal operating model, including contract standards, risk frameworks, escalation paths, and approval thresholds. - Manage and optimize internal legal team and external counsel relationships and legal spend. - Advise on global employment and labor matters, supporting both U.S. and international workforce issues, including hiring, separations, investigations, and policy development. - Oversee privacy, regulatory, and compliance obligations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, export controls, anti‑corruption, public sector requirements). - Partner with Product, Security, Compliance, and Engineering teams on AI governance, data handling, privacy, and security risk. Business Mindset & Operating Style - Experienced but not rigid — brings strong judgment while remaining flexible and pragmatic in fast‑moving environments. - Seen as a business enabler, not a blocker; understands that zero risk is not a viable business strategy. - Demonstrates a clear understanding of business risk vs. business value, helping DTEX move forward responsibly. - Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and iterating as the business evolves. AI & Technology Capabilities - Hands‑on experience using AI tools for contract review, redlining, risk identification, and legal research. - Experience advising on AI‑related commercial terms, including data rights, IP ownership, model training, and customer risk allocation. - Ability to design and govern AI‑assisted legal processes with appropriate human oversight, auditability, and compliance Thought Leadership & Brand Credibility - Ability and willingness to lend credibility to the DTEX brand through external thought leadership. - Willingness to speak at conferences, participating in panels, publishing articles, contributing to LinkedIn thought leadership, and supporting marketing initiatives as a subject‑matter expert. - Comfortable representing DTEX with enterprise customers, partners, regulators, and industry audiences. Qualifications - 12+ years of legal experience, including Senior in‑house Counsel / Chief Legal Officer/ General Counsel roles. - Direct experience in data companies, cybersecurity companies, or enterprise SaaS organizations. - Experience supporting federal government customers and regulated enterprise buyers. - Strong background in commercial contracting for complex, enterprise SaaS deals. - Experience handling global employment matters across multiple jurisdictions. - Demonstrated success operating in startup or high‑growth environments. - Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, enable, and partner across the business. Why Join DTEX? This role is ideal for a Chief Legal Officer who wants to build, scale, and lead—bringing strong legal judgment, commercial instincts, and modern AI fluency to a fast‑growing cybersecurity company. - Impact at Scale – Drive the growth of a market-leading cybersecurity company. - Thriving Company Culture – DTEX fosters a values-driven environment prioritizing respect, inclusion, and collaboration. - Growth & Development – Opportunities for professional advancement and lifelong learning. - Flexibility – Hybrid or remote work options. - Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive compensation, equity participation, health and wellness benefits, and generous time-off policies. Base salary range (SF Bay Area): $300-$350k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. About DTEX DTEX is the leader in risk-adaptive security, unifying human, data, and AI risk through a behavioral intelligence platform. Built for enterprise scale, DTEX detects threats early and prevents breaches before they impact the business. By analyzing how people, data, and AI systems interact, DTEX surfaces early indicators of risk that other tools miss and provides the context needed to act with precision. The platform brings together insider risk management, risk-adaptive data protection, user and entity behavior analytics, user activity monitoring, and AI risk management into a single, cohesive solution. Organizations and governments worldwide rely on DTEX to protect sensitive data, enable secure innovation, and safeguard trust. With privacy-by-design telemetry and adaptive controls, security teams can reduce risk without disrupting productivity. Joining DTEX means working on some of the most complex and high-impact security challenges facing enterprises today.
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