TL;DR

General Counsel (Legal): Lead and scale the legal, regulatory, compliance, and public affairs functions for a global privacy-focused tech company with an accent on corporate governance, GDPR compliance, and international expansion. Focus on designing scalable legal processes, managing cross-jurisdictional risks, and advising executive leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Location: Hybrid with European and international footprint

Company

%hirify_global% is a privacy-focused startup founded by CERN scientists, providing secure email, VPN, and other privacy tools to over 100 million users worldwide.

What you will do

Lead and scale the legal function supporting global growth and corporate governance.
Advise CEO, COO, and Board on all legal matters including M&A, data privacy, IP, and employment law.
Manage external counsel and implement risk management frameworks.
Represent the company before regulators and shape public affairs strategy.
Ensure compliance with EU and international regulations including GDPR.
Build and lead high-performing legal, compliance, and public affairs teams.

Requirements

10+ years legal experience in high-growth tech or SaaS companies.
Experience with international operations and regulatory frameworks like GDPR.
Qualification to practice law in a major European or US jurisdiction is a plus.
Fluent English required.
Strong business acumen and leadership skills in fast-paced environments.

Culture & Benefits

Work with a highly selective, talented global team.
Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal promotion.
Contribute to impactful privacy and freedom initiatives worldwide.
Flexible working hours and supportive office culture with benefits like free meals.
Employee share ownership with potential financial rewards.