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Sr. Director of Commercial and Legal Affairs

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Location
Remote - US
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Legal & Compliance
Salary
$210,000 - $264,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • J.D. degree and active U.S. bar membership in good standing
  • 10 or more years of relevant legal experience
  • Substantial experience negotiating and leading complex technology transactions
  • Meaningful in-house legal experience, preferably at a high-growth technology or SaaS company
  • Strong experience supporting enterprise sales motions and global commercial operations
  • Working knowledge of global privacy and data protection laws
Nice to have
  • Fluency in the legal issues raised by AI
  • Familiarity with AI and its legal, privacy, and commercial implications
  • Demonstrated ability to build depth in AI-related legal issues quickly
What the job really is

The Sr. Director of Commercial and Legal Affairs at Backblaze will lead the company's commercial, privacy, and product legal functions, acting as a strategic partner across various departments. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating complex technology transactions, advising on privacy and data protection issues, and providing legal counsel throughout the product lifecycle. The role also involves managing and developing a team of legal professionals while ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance.

Benefits
  • Great healthcare benefits (100% healthcare premiums for family)
  • Competitive compensation
  • 401K matching
  • RSU equity awards
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Maternity & paternity leave
Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant people management responsibilities
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond being US-based
  • Base pay range is provided, but no details on performance bonuses or other incentives
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