Senior Director, US Legal (Boston)

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Skeletons, lasers, monster trucks the Torq brand grabs attention like nothing else in cybersecurity. And were growing like crazy, with $70M in Series C funding, 200% employee growth, and 300% revenue growth in 2024. Fueling Torqs growth are our game changing agentic AI security solutions, backed by a team and culture that makes Torq one of Forbes Best Startup Employers in America, and a Business Insider startup to bet your career on.
Life at Torq is all gas, no brakes. Were a team of relentless, collaborative go-getters pushing the boundaries of whats possible for security automation. Every role is an essential driver of Torqs success as the AI-native autonomous SecOps platform of choice for security teams across the Fortune 500. Excited about our vision and ready to make an impact as we grow? Wed love to see what you can bring to the team.
United States - East US
We are seeking a seasoned Sr. Director of US Legal to lead and scale our US commercial legal team. This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for a dynamic and business-minded legal counsel with deep expertise in commercial transactions, particularly within enterprise SaaS and cybersecurity.
You will be the key legal partnerto our go-to-market and revenue teams, being a close collaborator to Sales, Marketing and Product teams and leadership. Youll also lead and build a lean, high-performing US commercial legal team, supporting hyper-growth while safeguarding Torqs legal and regulatory interests.
What Youll Do

• Lead all aspects of US commercial legal activity, including drafting, negotiating, and closing complex SaaS commercial agreements including MSAs, DPAs, SOWs, and channel/reseller contracts.
• Partner closely with Sales, Security, Product, and Finance teams to align legal guidance with business teams and accelerate deal cycles.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing legal guidance on commercial, product, and operational issues.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on contract risk, regulatory requirements (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, GLBA), and data privacy matters relevant to cybersecurity and enterprise SaaS
• Develop and refine scalable legal frameworks, templates, processes, and training programs.
• Stay ahead of legal and regulatory trends that impact enterprise SaaS and cybersecurity in areas such as AI-related terms, and contractual compliance.
  

What Were Looking For

• 8+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience at high-growth, global SaaS companies.
• Demonstrated success leading commercial legal functions, including team leadership, strategic projects, and cross-functional influence.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise software contracting, IP, data privacy, security frameworks, and technology licensing. - Experience and Knowledge in Cybersecurity section and AI compliance - a big plus
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Passion for innovation, leadership, and enabling go-to-market success through legal excellence.
• Experience supporting complex deal cycles, especially with Fortune 500 customers, partners, channels etc.
  

Why Join Torq?
At Torq, youll be part of an elite team on the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. We value transparency, ownership, and speed. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a company scaling fast, while shaping how legal supports business growth with excellence and agility.
Benefits at Torq US -

• At Torq, our culture of gratitude, hard work and fun comes in every aspect.
• Attractive coverage of Private and family healthcare plans
• Comprehensive life and disability insurance
• Equity in options
• Company-sponsored 401K matching.
• Individualized career development, rewards and recognition.
• Flexible hybrid work
• Phone and home Internet allowance
  

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to a team defined and empowered by diversity. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security

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