Senior Legal Counsel - Remote

Overview

The Senior Legal Counsel role at Sophos involves a deep understanding of cybersecurity laws and regulations, aimed at ensuring compliance and guiding the business in a regulated environment.

In Short

• Lead responsibility for tracking and driving customer requirements from cybersecurity regulations.
• Collaborate with various departments to support regulatory frameworks.
• Fulfill licensing requirements for cybersecurity services.
• Evaluate and report security incidents as required by regulations.
• Understand and advise on the impact of data protection and AI laws.
• Support the Certification Team with regulatory requirements.
• Create standard operating procedures for compliance.
• Conduct stakeholder sessions to raise awareness of regulatory processes.
• Provide legal guidance on cybersecurity regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research and produce clear guidance.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as in-house counsel or in a law firm.
• Strong operational knowledge of technology regulations.
• Ability to apply legal research in practical business contexts.
• Experience managing regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Collaborative spirit and integrity.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in cybersecurity.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Cross-functional collaboration with various teams.
• Engagement in high-impact regulatory matters.
• Professional development opportunities.