Description:

About StarRez
StarRez is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on and off-campus housing management, resident wellness and experience, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,400+ clients across 25+ countries, StarRez supports more than 4 million beds annually with its user-friendly, all-in-one platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators. With offices in the United States, Australia, the UK, and India, StarRez blends the robust capabilities of a global organization with the personalized care and service of a trusted partner.

The Role:
We are seeking a Vice President of Legal to guide our legal strategy as we grow. As the Vice President of Legal at StarRez, you will serve as a strategic leader and advisor responsible for overseeing all global legal and compliance functions. Reporting to the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, you will ensure StarRez's legal frameworks scale effectively as the business expands across markets, maintaining a pragmatic balance between commercial enablement and risk management.

The VP of Legal leads a global legal function comprising seven professionals and external counsel, with accountability for all corporate legal matters spanning commercial contracting, product and privacy compliance, HR and employment law, risk management, and M&A. The role requires global coordination, operational excellence, and the ability to present complex legal and compliance insights to senior leadership and the Board.

Role Specifics

Work Location: US – Remote OR Denver, CO – Hybrid (3-4 days per week)
Travel: 10% [The percent of travel is an estimation, and it could vary up or down based on business needs throughout the year.]
Reporting Structure: Reports to Chief Operating and Financial Officer

Application Deadline: This role will accept applications until October 25, 2025, unless otherwise posted.

What You Will Own

Serve as the principal legal advisor to the executive leadership team.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, diverse global legal team.
Oversee negotiation and execution of all commercial agreements, including those with publicly funded universities, Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) operators, enterprise customers, critical suppliers, and strategic partners.
Develop and optimize global contracting strategy, throughput, and standardization — including playbooks, templates, approval workflows, and SLA performance.
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security teams to embed compliance and privacy-by-design across product development and operations.
Lead global privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance programs, ensuring adherence to GDPR, CCPA, and related frameworks.
Oversee internal M&A legal workstreams including due diligence, and post-merger integration in coordination with private equity sponsors.
Maintain robust corporate governance, entity management, and Board reporting processes.
Collaborate with the Chief People Officer on employment law, employee relations, and HR policy across multiple jurisdictions.
Deliver actionable insights to leadership via monthly dashboards and Board reports with legal KPIs, contracting performance, and risk posture.
Identify and implement technology and process improvements — including AI-driven efficiencies — to enhance operational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

12+ years of progressive legal experience, including senior leadership within SaaS, technology, or multinational organization.
Deep expertise in public-funded commercial contracting (universities, government entities, and PBSA providers).
Experience with M&A, privacy & compliance, and employment law, including working efficiently with external counsel where needed.
Proven ability to manage distributed global teams and implement performance dashboards and SLA frameworks.
Excellent communicator, able to translate complex legal matters into clear, data-driven insights. User of AI and team enabler of technology.
JD or equivalent law degree; active legal license in at least one jurisdiction.

Leadership Attributes

Strategic thinker with operational discipline and data-driven mindset.
Commercially astute and pragmatic.
Skilled communicator, comfortable presenting to C-level and Board.
Empowers teams through clear metrics, accountability, and coaching.
Collaborative and globally minded.

Reasons to join our Team:

Opportunity to be a part of a well-established, high-performance company that has been in business for over 30+ years
Full benefits including health care, paid time off, life insurance, and 401k plan with company match for eligible team members.
A supportive team environment with emphasis on learning and development opportunities
Our Promise: You will learn, grow, and be appreciated for your impact and contributions.
Z-Factor: Our most celebrated value, you will work with a team of caring, high-performing, and passionate people who have fun supporting our vision, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Even if you don't have all of the Preferred Qualifications listed above, but feel you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we would love to hear from you!

We are proud of our diverse workforce and are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all employees. People from various ethnicities, ages, genders, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to external Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies:
StarRez will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, headhunters, or any other third parties for this role through this website or directly to any employee. StarRez and any of our subsidiaries will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company. In addition, we ask that you do not reach out to any employee with regards to this position, or any other positions, now, or in the future.

US - Salary Range
$210,000 - $260,000 USD

StarRez is an equal opportunity employer.