SVP, Legal
Core
Lead global legal function and act as chief legal advisor to C-suite and board on risk, M&A, and commercial strategy for a geospatial SaaS company.
Role type
Senior in-house legal leader (SVP)
Builds
Global legal function, commercial contracts, IP portfolio, and regulatory compliance framework
Domain
Technology / SaaS / Geospatial
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global commercial contract negotiation, M&A due diligence and integration, in-house legal team leadership, data privacy compliance, IP portfolio management, corporate governance, litigation strategy, employment law advisory
Preferred skills
Geospatial or imagery platform experience, private equity-backed company governance, simultaneous operation across ANZ and US legal frameworks
Technologies
SaaS platforms, geospatial tools, AI-driven analytics
Responsibilities
Set global legal strategy aligned with business priorities; negotiate and close SaaS, licensing, and channel agreements; lead M&A transactions; manage outside counsel and legal spend; advise on regulatory developments and disputes; oversee corporate governance and board matters
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership