Sr Legal Counsel

Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day. Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.

At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.

We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.

Our Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast

Job Description:

Join a dynamic legal team where you'll help shape the future of AI and cybersecurity while advancing your own professional development. As part of the Americas Commercial Legal team, you will work alongside talented legal professionals worldwide, providing business-oriented counsel and driving complex commercial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
  • Software license and master services agreements with customers
  • Reseller and distribution agreements with partners
  • Data processing agreements
  • Marketing, advertising, and other strategic commercial arrangements
• Operational Support: Partner cross-functionally with Global Sales, Partner Organization, Finance, and Deal Desk teams to deliver timely, practical, and scalable legal support.
• Project Management: Support and drive legal team initiatives, coordinating across stakeholders to advance key projects and improve processes as the company scales.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research and provide guidance on a variety of issues as needed.
• Additional Legal Support: Provide support across multiple areas, including employment matters, disputes, marketing and advertising, intellectual property, and cyber incident response.
• Work Model: Boston (remote) or NYC (hybrid). Occasional travel will be required.

Required Experience

• 2–6 years of relevant experience, either at a top law firm (transactional practice) or within a fast-paced in-house legal department, or ideally both.
• Familiarity working with Legal AI tools and comfort with complex issues in a fast moving, dynamic environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines
• Commercially minded with responsiveness to business needs and objectives
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization

Benefits:

• 100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance Discount
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program

As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.

Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.

Employment with Darktrace is at-will, meaning either the employee or Darktrace may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except where prohibited by law or governed by a separate written agreement.