Head of Legal and Compliance

Vor 4 Tagen

Bochum Germany Bochum or Remote Europe VMRay Vollzeit 80.000 € - 120.000 € pro Jahr


Why VMRay

We are looking for a seasoned and pragmatic general counsel to lead and scale VMRay's legal and compliance function. The candidate will have expertise in enterprise SaaS contracts under both US and German law, preferably with experience in data protection and IP rights. The role demands someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-scaling environment, balancing commercial speed with smart risk management.

Your Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive team and board
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, NDAs, complex partnership agreements and other licensing deals
  • Partner with sales in pro-actively driving contract negotiations towards commercial success with pragmatic risk management
  • Lead risk assessments and compliance frameworks relevant to SaaS cybersecurity business, including but not limited to data privacy and IP protection
  • Support M&A, fundraising, and corporate governance activities
  • Collaborate with external counsel in the US, Germany, and other jurisdictions as needed
  • Develop and maintain internal legal policies, training, and contract templates
  • Mentor the current team of 3 and scale the legal function through process and systems enablement


Our Requirements
  • Bar admission ideally in both Germany and the US
  • Several years of legal experience in a leadership role
  • Proven experience in cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology sectors
  • Deep understanding of US and German commercial and data protection laws
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills in English and German
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, international environment


About us

Would you like to work in a technology-driven scale up, where you can make an actual impact? VMRay is one of Europe's most successful cyber security scale ups with strong international growth and an upper management with technical expertise. Our unique technology and innovative products secure numerous government and corporate networks all over the world effectively against cyberattacks. We protect the data, brands and values of our customers worldwide and help to make the online world a safer place. JOIN US – WE ARE HIRING 


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