Vice President, Legal

Star Rez, Inc. is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on and off‑campus housing management, resident wellness, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,400+ clients across 25+ countries, Star Rez supports more than 4 million beds annually with its user‑friendly, all‑in‑one platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators. With offices in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and India, Star Rez blends the robust capabilities of a global organization with the personalized care and service of a trusted partner.

We are seeking a Vice President of Legal to guide our legal strategy as we grow. As the Vice President of Legal at Star Rez, you will serve as a strategic leader and advisor responsible for overseeing all global legal and compliance functions. Reporting to the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, you will ensure Star Rez’s legal frameworks scale effectively as the business expands across markets, maintaining a pragmatic balance between commercial enablement and risk management.

The VP of Legal leads a global legal function comprising seven professionals and external counsel, with accountability for all corporate legal matters spanning commercial contracting, product and privacy compliance, HR and employment law, risk management, and M&A. The role requires global coordination, operational excellence, and the ability to present complex legal and compliance insights to senior leadership and the Board.

• Work Location:
  
  US – Remote OR Denver, CO – Hybrid (3‑4 days per week)
• Travel: 10%
• Reporting Structure:
  Reports to Chief Operating and Financial Officer

• Serve as the principal legal advisor to the executive leadership team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing, diverse global legal team.
• Oversee negotiation and execution of all commercial agreements, including those with publicly funded universities, Purpose‑Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) operators, enterprise customers, critical suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Develop and optimize global contracting strategy, throughput, and standardization — including playbooks, templates, approval workflows, and SLA performance.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security teams to embed compliance and privacy‑by‑design across product development and operations.
• Lead global privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance programs, ensuring adherence to GDPR, CCPA, and related frameworks.
• Oversee internal M&A legal work streams including due diligence, and post‑merger integration in coordination with private equity sponsors.
• Maintain robust corporate governance, entity management, and Board reporting processes.
• Collaborate with the Chief People Officer on employment law, employee relations, and HR policy across multiple jurisdictions.
• Deliver actionable insights to leadership via monthly dashboards and Board reports with legal KPIs, contracting performance, and risk posture.
• Identify and implement technology and process improvements — including AI‑driven efficiencies — to enhance operational effectiveness.

• 12+ years of progressive legal experience, including senior leadership within SaaS, technology, or multinational organization.
• Deep expertise in public‑funded commercial contracting (universities, government entities, and PBSA providers).
• Experience with M&A, privacy & compliance, and employment law, including working efficiently with external counsel where needed.
• Proven ability to manage distributed global teams and implement performance dashboards and SLA frameworks.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate complex legal matters into clear, data‑driven insights. User of AI and team enabler of technology.
• JD or equivalent law degree; active legal license in at least one jurisdiction.

• Strategic thinker with operational discipline and data‑driven mindset.
• Commercially astute and pragmatic.
• Skilled communicator, comfortable presenting to C‑level and Board.
• Empowers teams through clear metrics, accountability, and coaching.
• Collaborative and globally minded.

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