Sophos · 3 weeks ago
Product Legal Program Manager
Sophos is a global leader in advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The Product Legal Program Manager will support the Legal Department by managing key processes related to product development, deployment, and intellectual property matters while collaborating with internal and external teams on legal issues.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee legal support for Sophos’s Product and Engineering teams, directing the assessment of legal issues related to the design, development, and launch of new and existing products and features—including those involving AI—throughout the full product lifecycle. Provide direct support to Sophos’s Product and Engineering teams on legal issues related to the design, development, and launch of new and existing products and features throughout the product lifecycle, including use of AI
Review, draft, negotiate product related agreements (including technology licenses, SOWs, technology alliance and partnership agreements, data license and evaluation agreements) under the supervision of counsel
Collaborate with the internal teams, as well as external counsel on cross-functional projects related to legal, compliance and intellectual property matters
Support the product release review process by managing tickets, maintaining process documentation, delivering training to stakeholders, and tracking release approvals
Build partnerships with internal clients and provide training to promote awareness and engagement on relevant legal issues, policies, tools, and processes
Assist in the implementation, administration, and ongoing maintenance of the contract management system for technology agreements related to Sophos products; and
Collaborate with attorneys on various legal projects and initiatives
Qualification
Required
5+ years relevant experience, preferably in a technology company
Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to establish effective working relationships with legal and cross-functional business teams
Ability to take initiative and exercise discretion and independent judgment
Collaborative spirit, positive attitude, and high level of integrity
Strong process orientation
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Experience in the cybersecurity industry is a plus
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package
Remote-first working model
Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks
Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days
Global employee sustainability initiatives
Global fitness and trivia competitions
Global wellbeing days
Monthly wellbeing webinars and training
Company
Sophos
Sophos develops network security and threat management products to protect organizations against malicious acts.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$125.01M2021-08-24Post Ipo Equity· $65.23M
2019-10-14Acquired
2015-06-26IPO
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