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solo.ioDirector, Legal
Solo.io is seeking a Director of Legal to join the organization as its primary in-house legal partner. Operating either remotely within the United States or based…
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Solo.io is seeking a Director of Legal to join the organization as its primary in-house legal partner. Operating either remotely within the United States or based in the Boston area, this position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and collaborates closely with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team. The employer builds infrastructure for cloud and AI, uniting cloud connectivity with agentic infrastructure for major global enterprises. This role…
Job Description
Solo.io is seeking a Director of Legal to join the organization as its primary in-house legal partner. Operating either remotely within the United States or based in the Boston area, this position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and collaborates closely with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team. The employer builds infrastructure for cloud and AI, uniting cloud connectivity with agentic infrastructure for major global enterprises.
This role serves as an individual contributor responsible for managing the organization's legal needs end-to-end, primarily focusing on commercial contracts while handling employment, privacy, open source, corporate governance, and strategic matters. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in commercial contracts and seeks broader exposure across multiple legal disciplines as a stepping stone toward a General Counsel trajectory. The position may require occasional travel.
Core duties include drafting and negotiating customer, partner, reseller, and vendor agreements, order forms, and nondisclosure agreements, alongside updating contract playbooks to reflect current market terms for AI, data, and security. The professional in this position will also advise on data privacy and security commitments, open source licensing, equity administration, corporate governance, and AI use policies, while overseeing outside counsel and the designated legal budget.
Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate customer, partner, reseller, and vendor agreements, NDAs, and order forms in coordination with sales and finance teams
- Maintain and update contract templates and playbooks to reflect current market terms including AI, data, and security provisions
- Manage contract workflows using Ironclad, AI tools, and value-added processes
- Provide guidance on data privacy and security commitments, GDPR, and customer security reviews
- Advise on open source licensing, contributor agreements, and foundation participation
- Supervise outside counsel and manage the specialized legal budget
- Maintain documentation libraries, policies, and standard procedures
- Draft and review employment documents such as specialized offer letters and separation agreements
- Assist People Ops with compensation, benefits, immigration, and international employment matters
- Support corporate matters including board materials, equity administration, entity management, and strategic or financing transactions
- Contribute to the development of internal AI use and governance policies
- Advise on export controls and trade compliance
- Review external communications including marketing materials, website content, press releases, and social media
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one United States state
- Ability to register as in-house counsel in Massachusetts
- Seven to ten years of commercial legal experience gained at a law firm, in-house, or both
- Deep expertise in drafting and negotiating enterprise software agreements including SaaS, licensing, data processing, and partner agreements
- Comfort working independently as a sole in-house legal practitioner
- Strong organizational skills to handle concurrent responsibilities across various teams and time zones
Qualifications
- In-house legal experience at a software or SaaS company
- Familiarity with open source licensing
- Understanding of privacy and artificial intelligence regulations such as GDPR and the EU AI Act
- Exposure to transactional and corporate work such as mergers and acquisitions, equity, or financings
- Experience implementing legal AI tools or contract management systems
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this role remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that the role can be based in Boston or remain remote within the United States.
Who will I report to in this position?
The Director of Legal reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team.
Does Solo.io provide visa sponsorship for this job?
No, Solo.io is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have permanent, ongoing authorization to work in the United States.
What is the salary range for the Director, Legal role?
The compensation amount or salary range is not specified in the job posting.
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