Legal Counsel
Core
First dedicated Legal Counsel owning core legal documentation, privacy expertise, and compliance operations for a B2B SaaS startup.
Role type
In-house Legal Counsel (Privacy & Compliance)
Builds
Customer contracts, data processing terms, privacy notices, and compliance frameworks for a real-time compensation SaaS platform.
Domain
B2B SaaS / Data Privacy / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
UK/EU data protection law, contract drafting and negotiation, compliance audit coordination, external counsel management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
SOC 2/ISO frameworks, GRC tools (Vanta), cross-border regulatory frameworks (DORA), privacy qualifications (CIPP/E), in-house SaaS experience
Technologies
Vanta, SOC 2, ISO
Responsibilities
Oversee corporate actions and employment legal matters; maintain Service Agreements, DPAs, and privacy policies; coordinate SOC 2 and ISO certification cycles; manage external legal counsel relationships; act as whistleblowing contact; support data deletion and anonymization projects.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
