- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of customer agreements (SaaS, on-premise licensing, DPAs, security exhibits, and MSAs), vendor agreements, NDAs, and partner/reseller contracts.
- Develop scalable playbooks, fallback positions, and templates for standard agreements.
- Collaborate with GTM teams to accelerate sales cycles while balancing risk and compliance.
- Provide support on general corporate matters, including board governance, legal entity management, and international expansion.
- Partner with COO and outside counsel on equity, financings, and fundraising events.
- Advise on M&A activity, due diligence, and integration planning.
- Partner with COO and HR to review employment policies, offer letters, and global hiring practices.
- Manage IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyright, and open source licensing.
- Provide guidance on internal policies, handbooks, and compliance with applicable laws (e.g., export control, data privacy).
- Build foundational processes for contract lifecycle management.
- Monitor regulatory changes and risk exposure; ensure NetBox Labs remains in compliance.
- Serve as a cross-functional legal advisor to executives and team leads across the business.
- Establish the legal function's strategic roadmap and operational foundation.
- Define hiring needs and build the legal team over time as the company scale.
- Develop training programs and legal education initiatives for cross-functional teams.
- Select and manage relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers.