Description:
Overview:Are you excited about helping shape the legal foundation of a fast-growing B2B SaaS company?
At HYCU, we're building the future of data protection for modern, cloud-native environments. As we continue to scale globally, we're looking for a Legal Counsel to own and scale our commercial contracting engine—enabling revenue while protecting the company—and to lead key legal workstreams including data protection contracting and IP strategy.
This is a high-impact role where you'll partner most closely with Sales, GTM, Deal Desk, Finance, and RevOps to drive efficient deal cycles and establish repeatable contracting standards. You'll also support Product and Leadership on data protection/privacy contracting and the protection of HYCU's intellectual property.
If you thrive in fast-moving companies, enjoy solving complex business problems, and want meaningful ownership of legal strategy, this could be the perfect opportunity. This role reports to the company's CFO.
Location:
- Boston, MA (Hybrid; minimum 3+ days onsite/week)
- Remote, US (EST preferred)
What You'll Do:
Commercial-first legal partner to Sales & GTM
Own and scale commercial contracting (Sales/GTM)
- Draft, review, and negotiate customer and partner agreements, and own the end-to-end contracting workflow from intake through signature (including playbooks, fallback positions, approval routing, and continuous improvement)
- Partner with Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, and RevOps to keep deals moving efficiently while maintaining clear risk posture on key terms (liability, indemnities, warranties, data use, and IP)
- MSAs / SaaS subscription agreements, order forms, and renewals
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), including SCCs and other cross-border transfer terms where applicable
- Security exhibits and customer procurement addenda (audit rights, incident notification, security controls, and confidentiality)
- Service level agreements (SLAs) and support terms
- Partner, reseller, referral, and alliance agreements
- Vendor, technology, and data-related contracts (including SOWs) and NDAs
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams on legal, compliance, and risk matters related to commercial contracting and go-to-market execution
- Partner closely with Sales and GTM teams to support revenue growth while protecting the company's interests
- Advise on data protection, global privacy, and security contracting and compliance (e.g., DPAs, SCCs, security terms, audit rights, breach/incident notification, and data use), partnering closely with Security/Compliance and Product teams; support global frameworks such as GDPR as the company scales
- Own HYCU's IP strategy and coordinate with outside counsel, including invention assignment, contractor/employee IP provisions, confidentiality and trade secret protection, and trademark/patent/copyright matters
- Support product and go-to-market initiatives by spotting and mitigating IP risk (including open-source software review/compliance, licensing questions, and third-party IP considerations) and assisting with IP diligence for strategic partnerships
What We're Looking For:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
- 5-10 years' of legal experience, with significant hands-on experience drafting and negotiating B2B SaaS commercial agreements (ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house experience)
- Demonstrated experience supporting commercial sales teams and enterprise customer contracts
- Strong knowledge of SaaS business models, subscription licensing, and cloud computing is a must
- Expertise in commercial contracts, technology transactions, and risk management
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
- Ability to operate independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong business judgment and the ability to translate legal complexity into practical guidance
- High level of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct
It's Great if You Have:
- Experience supporting B2B SaaS companies
- Familiarity with industries such as cloud infrastructure, data protection, cybersecurity, or storage
- Experience with employment law or HR-related legal matters
- Experience helping companies scale legal processes during periods of high growth
What Success Looks Like:
In your first year you will:
- Become a trusted legal partner to our Sales and GTM teams
- Streamline and scale our commercial contracting processes (playbooks, approvals, and turnaround times)
- Strengthen our data privacy and security contracting framework (DPAs, SCCs, and security exhibits)
- Sharpen and operationalize our IP strategy in partnership with outside counsel
