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VP Legal, Corporate & Compliance

San Francisco, CAFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-10-07

Core

VP leading corporate legal, compliance, and governance functions for a high-growth SaaS company, acting as a strategic business partner to enable growth while managing risk.

Role type

VP Legal, Corporate & Compliance (Hands-on IC Leader)

Builds

Scalable corporate legal programs, automated compliance processes, and global governance frameworks

Required skills

Corporate governance, Compliance program management, Labor & employment law, Intellectual property law, Legal process automation, Legal technology implementation, Data privacy regulation expertise, M&A transaction support, Risk management, Team leadership

Preferred skills

PAM/Identity security concepts, ESG program management, Public company/SEC reporting experience, AI governance frameworks

Technologies

Legal tech tools, AI governance frameworks

Responsibilities

Hire and scale a corporate legal team; Drive corporate governance and global legal entity processes; Own and operationalize compliance programs (FCPA, export, data protection); Manage labor & employment matters and partner with HR; Oversee IP protection and enforcement; Counsel on regulatory compliance and mitigate legal risks; Develop training on governance and compliance; Identify inefficiencies and build automated legal processes; Evaluate and drive legal technology adoption; Support dispute resolution and litigation management.

Seniority

VP, Strategic Leadership & Team Building