Senior Legal Counsel

Why Join HYCU?

HYCU is the fastest-growing leader in the multi-cloud Data Protection SaaS industry. By bringing true SaaS-based data backup and recovery to both on-premises and cloud-native environments, the company provides unparalleled data protection, migration, disaster recovery and ransomware protection to thousands of companies worldwide. As an award-winning and recognized visionary in the industry, HYCU solutions eliminates complexity, risk and the high cost of legacy- based solutions, providing data protection simplicity to make the world safer.

With an industry- leading NPS score of 91, customers experience frictionless, cost-effective data protection, anywhere, everywhere. HYCU has raised $140M in VC funding to date and is based in Boston, Mass. Learn more at

Overview

Are you excited about helping shape the legal foundation of a fast-growing B2B SaaS company?

At HYCU, we're building the future of data protection for modern, cloud-native environments. As we continue to scale globally, we're looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to own and scale our commercial contracting engine-enabling revenue while protecting the company-and to lead key legal work streams including data protection contracting and IP strategy.

This is a high-impact role where you'll partner most closely with Sales, GTM, Deal Desk, Finance, and Rev Ops to drive efficient deal cycles and establish repeatable contracting standards. You'll also support Product and Leadership on data protection/privacy contracting and the protection of HYCU's intellectual property.

If you thrive in fast-moving companies, enjoy solving complex business problems, and want meaningful ownership of legal strategy, this could be the perfect opportunity. This role reports to the company's CFO.

Location:

* Boston, MA (Hybrid; minimum 3+ days onsite/week)

* Chicago, IL (Hybrid; minimum 3+ days onsite/week)

* Remote, U.S. (outside of 40 miles radius from an office, must be EST)

What You'll Do:

Own and scale commercial contracting (Sales/GTM)

* Draft, review, and negotiate customer and partner agreements, and own the end-to-end contracting workflow from intake through signature (including playbooks, fallback positions, approval routing, and continuous improvement)

* Partner with Sales, Deal Desk, Finance, and Rev Ops to keep deals moving efficiently while maintaining clear risk posture on key terms (liability, indemnities, warranties, data use, and IP)

* MSAs / SaaS subscription agreements, order forms, and renewals

* Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), including SCCs and other cross-border transfer terms where applicable

* Security exhibits and customer procurement addenda (audit rights, incident notification, security controls, and confidentiality)

* Service level agreements (SLAs) and support terms

* Partner, reseller, referral, and alliance agreements

* Vendor, technology, and data-related contracts (including SOWs) and NDAs

Be a strategic legal partner to the business

* Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams on legal, compliance, and risk matters related to commercial contracting and go-to-market execution

* Partner closely with Sales and GTM teams to support revenue growth while protecting the company's interests

Guide the company through legal and regulatory complexity

* Support practical, scalable compliance and risk processes that directly impact customer and vendor contracting for a global B2B SaaS business

* Advise on data protection, privacy, and security contracting and compliance (e.g., DPAs, SCCs, security terms, audit rights, breach/incident notification, and data use), partnering closely with Security/Compliance and Product teams; support global frameworks such as GDPR as the company scales

* Support the development of scalable policies and processes as the company grows

Protect and strengthen our intellectual property (IP)

* Own HYCU's IP strategy and coordinate with outside counsel, including invention assignment, contractor/employee IP provisions, confidentiality and trade secret protection, and trademark/patent/copyright matters

* Support product and go-to-market initiatives by spotting and mitigating IP risk (including open-source software review/compliance, licensing questions, and third-party IP considerations) and assisting with IP diligence for strategic partnerships

What We're Looking For:

* Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing

* 7+ years of legal experience, with significant hands-on experience drafting and negotiating B2B SaaS commercial agreements (ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house experience)

* Demonstrated experience supporting commercial sales teams and enterprise customer contracts

* Strong knowledge of SaaS business models, subscription licensing, and cloud computing is a must

* Deep expertise in commercial contracts, technology transactions, and risk management

* Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills

* Ability to operate independently and prioritize…