Head Of Legal

TL;DR

Head of Legal (SaaS): Overseeing hirify.global’s global legal strategy, compliance, and corporate transactions as the most senior legal leader with an accent on acting as a business accelerator rather than a gatekeeper. Focus on scaling the legal function, managing complex SaaS/M&A agreements, and providing actionable guidance to the executive team in a high-growth, technology-driven environment.

Company

hirify.global is a cloud data platform provider making open-source databases, search, streaming, and application infrastructure accessible to developers globally.

What you will do

• Define and lead hirify.global’s global legal strategy, partnering closely with the CFO and executive leadership to align legal functions with business growth.
• Oversee all commercial legal work, including complex SaaS agreements, strategic partnerships, and enterprise customer contracts.
• Build and mentor a high-performing legal team that emphasizes speed, pragmatism, and commercial acumen.
• Provide expert counsel on corporate governance, compliance, data protection, IP, and open-source licensing.
• Lead legal support for M&A, fundraising, and corporate transactions in collaboration with finance and executive leadership.
• Advise on regulatory obligations and employment matters across international jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with significant in-house experience in a fast-paced technology or SaaS environment.
• Proven track record leading and developing high-impact legal teams in high-growth companies.
• Experience across multiple international jurisdictions, including managing M&A transactions, strategic partnerships, and financing rounds.
• Strong commercial instincts and the ability to act as a genuine business partner while managing risk.
• Deep understanding of software business operations and ability to translate complex legal matters into clear guidance.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence and challenge at the highest organizational levels.

Nice to have

• Experience with open-source software licensing.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity plan participation.
• Hybrid work policy to balance professional and personal life.
• Professional development budget for continuous learning.
• Holistic wellbeing support via a global Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive global time-off commitments including parental, sick, and personal leave.
• Flexibility to choose necessary equipment for personal success.