Deputy Corporate Counsel

Strider is revolutionizing the way companies, universities, research institutions, and government agencies protect their innovation and compete in a new era of global strategic competition.

Our trailblazing technology and intelligence solutions enable clients to proactively identify, manage, and respond to nation-state directed IP theft and supply chain vulnerabilities.

The purpose of Strider is to protect the ideals and innovations of the free world. If you're ready to be part of an elite team tackling some of the most pressing security and technology challenges, let's talk.

Position Summary :

As Deputy Corporate Counsel at Strider Technologies, you will play a critical role in providing legal guidance and support across various facets of our business operations.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks, and protecting our interests.

You will be part of a small legal team, and it is essential that you seek out, build, and maintain strong, cross-functional, and collaborative relationships.

We're looking for someone who can analyze complicated situations and use a combination of strategic vision and legal expertise to find the right path forward for our product, customers, and team members.

Key Responsibilities :

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors and customers, including SaaS licensing agreements such as MSAs, NDAs, order forms, and related material agreements.
• Advise executives and senior leadership team regarding various deals' status, legal risks, and business terms.
• Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
• Provide training to the company on substantive legal topics.
• Develop the organization's policies on industry-specific issues, corporate governance, or regulatory affairs.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems with the organization, develop strategies to avoid costly litigation, and reduce potential areas of risk.

Key Qualifications :

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in Utah Bar in good standing.
• 5-10 years of experience in a law firm or in-house setting.
• 2 years of experience in contract negotiation in the tech industry is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to conduct accurate, high-quality legal research.
• Strong experience in structuring, negotiating, and drafting complex contracts independently.

Preferred (Bonus) Qualifications :

• Strong expertise in legal areas such as GDPR and Data Privacy and Security.
• Ability to coordinate and lead all legal aspects of transactions, including counseling on deal structure, drafting letters of intent / term sheets, conducting due diligence, drafting and / or reviewing transaction documents, and briefing senior leadership prior to final approval.
• Experience with complex technology agreements.

Benefits :

• Competitive Compensation
• Company Equity Options
• Flexible PTO
• Wellness Reimbursement
• US Holidays (Office Closed)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan

Strider provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Strider complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Learn more about us by visiting https : / / www.striderintel.com /