Corporate Counsel

About Forcepoint Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all‑in‑one, truly cloud‑native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. With over 20 years of experience, 2.5k employees, 150 countries, more than 11k customers, and 300+ patents, we’re committed to simplifying security worldwide. Key Responsibilities Review, interpret, draft, revise, and negotiate commercial contracts. Build productive internal and external professional relationships to find creative solutions and facilitate Forcepoint’s fulfillment of desired organizational objectives. Partner closely with various internal stakeholders to advise and strategize on business and legal issues as they arise. Collaborate with various business teams to develop, assess, and refine internal policies and procedures to achieve efficiencies and legal compliance across Forcepoint’s global organization. Actively learn and apply Forcepoint's unique policies, practices, and risk tolerances to deliver consistent and well‑calibrated legal advice. Identify and analyze issues that require escalation to appropriate subject matter experts, and effectively facilitate their engagement. Recognize and perform other duties and projects as needed and assigned. Required Qualifications and Skills Location: Hybrid in office (Austin, Texas). J.D. from an accredited institution. U.S. State Bar member in good standing and eligible to practice. Minimum 3 years of in‑house legal experience in the computer technology industry at a multinational technology company, performing responsibilities consistent with those described above. Based in Austin, TX. Intellectually curious and motivated, with a continuous drive to learn, refine, and deepen expertise in commercial contracts, legal strategy, and technology. Resourceful with creative approaches to problem solving. Organized with excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills. Capable of effectively prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a high‑energy environment. Collaborative in a team setting, with the ability to build strong working relationships across functions. Preferred Qualifications and Skills Experience with privacy and security matters relating to technology transactions and commercial contracts. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and Salesforce. Comfort and experience working with A.I. tools and technologies. Compensation The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000. Actual salaries are determined by various factors including location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Forcepoint’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Forcepoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Other Hiring Information Forcepoint is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Forcepoint require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forcepoint