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Sr. Director of Commercial and Legal Affairs (LATAM)

Backblaze External Website
Location
Remote - Argentina; Remote - Colombia ; Remote - Costa Rica ; Remote - Mexico
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Legal & Compliance
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 readiness to take on people management responsibilities
What the job really is

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

Things to weigh
  • Role is fully remote but requires strong collaboration across multiple functions
  • No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting
  • High level of responsibility with a focus on strategic business partnership
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