Head of Legal and Compliance (M/F/D)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Bochum, Germany, Bochum or Remote (Europe)

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

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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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Your application

Thank you for considering a career at VMRay GmbH. Please fill out the following form. In case you are experiencing problems with the document upload, mail your documents to jobs@vmray.com.