VP of Legal

Hypori

Vice President of Legal leading all legal operations for Hypori, a cybersecurity SaaS company. Responsible for government contracting expertise and corporate governance.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in federal procurement law, including the FAR and DFARS, with a strong focus on negotiating and managing SaaS agreements and compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR. Proven ability to translate legal requirements into practical business solutions while managing outside counsel and corporate governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Procurement ExpertiseSaaS Agreement NegotiationGDPR Compliance KnowledgeGovernment Contracts ExperienceJuris Doctor (JD) Degree

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Hard Skills

FAR KnowledgeDFARS KnowledgeContract NegotiationLegal DraftingRisk ManagementData Protection ComplianceFlowdown Clause ReviewOrganizational Conflicts of InterestSaaS TransactionsCorporate Governance

Soft Skills

Strong Business JudgmentEffective CommunicationStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

SBIR Phase III AwardsGSA Multiple Award ScheduleNASA SEWPITES-SW2EULAsMSAsNDAsDPAsM&A TransactionsGovernment Data Rights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the subject matter expert on federal procurement, including the FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements; negotiate sole-source SBIR Phase III awards, contract modifications, option exercises, and orders placed through aggregator and reseller vehicles such as the GSA Multiple Award Schedule, NASA SEWP, and ITES-SW2; support proposal reviews, representations and certifications, and signature authority matters.
Negotiate teaming, reseller, and distributor agreements with prime contractors and government channel partners, including flowdown clause review and acceptance; protect SBIR data rights and deliverable markings under DFARS 252.227-7018; advise on procurement integrity, organizational conflicts of interest, gifts and gratuities rules, mandatory disclosure, and supply chain requirements such as Section 889.
Negotiate, draft, and manage SaaS agreements, EULAs, MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, leases, and insurance across federal and commercial revenue lines.
Own the creation and negotiation of agreements with vendors, suppliers, channel partners, and other third parties, including software licenses, professional services, and procurement terms.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including data protection and privacy regimes such as GDPR and US state privacy laws, as well as cybersecurity requirements.
Oversee corporate governance, participate in board meetings, and ensure accurate minute-keeping.
Engage and manage outside counsel for specialized matters such as funding rounds, debt transactions, and M&A, serving as the internal point of contact and managing scope, quality, and cost.
Develop practical legal and risk management strategies that mitigate risk and support growth; translate legal requirements into workable business solutions for non-legal stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
7 to 10 years of law practice experience combining law firm and in-house roles, ready to step into a first VP of Legal seat.
Meaningful government contracts experience supporting software or technology sales into DoW and federal civilian agencies, with strong working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS, whether built in a law firm government contracts practice or in-house.
Fluency in flowdowns, government data rights, procurement integrity, and organizational conflicts of interest, with experience negotiating with primes, resellers, and contracting officers.
Significant SaaS/technology transactions experience negotiating, drafting, and interpreting commercial agreements.
Working knowledge of privacy and data protection compliance, including GDPR and US state privacy laws.
Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel efficiently on specialized transactional matters.
Strong business judgment and a record of translating legal terms into business impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision insurance
parental leave
life and disability packages
401(k) plan with employer-matching contributions