KnowBe4

Director, International Legal

KnowBe4

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Draft, review, analyze and negotiate various contract documents, including master services agreements, data protection agreements, statements of work, purchase orders, license agreements, reseller agreements, NDAs, RFPs, etc. in English and preferably in a second European language, with a heavy focus on technology contracts.
  • Manage, participate in, and resolve general legal matters affecting the company’s international operations.
  • Research legal issues and prepare memorandums to explain any risks/liabilities that could impact the company.
  • Provide advice and interpretation of contract requirements, obligations, and risk exposure to management.
  • Verify compliance with corporate guidelines and summarize risks for management review and approval.
  • Assist with global expansion (including the integration of Egress or future M&A transactions, investor relations and/or stock purchases).
  • Advise on intellectual property matters.
  • Interpret and apply U.S. and foreign laws to business operations.
  • Work with outside legal counsels.
  • Offer counsel on a variety of complex legal issues.
  • Implement strategies to avoid litigation and mitigate potential risks.
  • Advise and provide support to the tax and finance departments for routine filings, as needed.
  • Assist with the creation and maintenance of global compliance programs and process flows as needed by the affiliated entities.
  • Conduct process and procedure audits to ensure legal compliance and that best practices are followed.
  • Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the liabilities associated with different deals.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with required corporate filings.
  • Stay informed on relevant laws and regulations that may impact the organization’s international operations.
  • Provide genuine recommendations as to the hiring, firing, promotion, and discipline of subordinate employees to which the Company gives significant weight

Requirements

  • Must have completed a doctorate or masters of law (or equivalent degrees)
  • Minimum 7 years of experience practicing law in areas applicable to the position
  • Minimum 7 years of experience drafting and reviewing legal documents in English and preferably in a second European language
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with UK Public Procurement laws
  • Minimum 7 years of experience negotiating commercial contracts including technology contracts
  • Minimum 7 year of experience with data privacy, including GDPR
  • Experience working in-house
  • Knowledge in data privacy/cybersecurity
  • Experience with compliance programs
  • Licensed Attorney/barrister or solicitor (previously held or current)
  • Excellent verbal and written command in English and preferably in a second European language
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
  • Strong negotiating skills with both legal and commercial issues
  • Excellent time management and organization skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships between the organization’s business units and affiliate entities
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to handle high volumes of work at a fast pace
  • Ability to work with teams long-distance
Benefits
  • company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets
  • employee referral bonuses
  • adoption assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • certification reimbursement
  • certification completion bonuses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract negotiationlegal analysisdata privacyGDPRcompliance programsUK Public Procurement lawsintellectual propertylegal researchrisk assessment
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsnegotiation skillstime managementorganizational skillscollaborationindependenceability to work under pressure
Certifications
Licensed AttorneyBarristerSolicitor