Commercial Legal Counsel

Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI. The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.

Job Description:

Role Overview 

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and business-minded lawyer eager to accelerate professional growth while working at the forefront of AI and cybersecurity. You will join the Americas Commercial Legal team and collaborate closely with colleagues across the global legal organization. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Commercial Contracts 
  Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including: 

• Software license and master services agreements with customers 

• Reseller and distribution agreements with partners 

• Data processing agreements 

• Marketing, advertising, and other strategic commercial arrangements 

• Operational Support 
  Partner cross-functionally with Global Sales, Partner Organization, Finance, and Deal Desk teams to deliver timely, practical, and scalable legal support. 

• Project Management 
  Support and drive legal team initiatives, coordinating across stakeholders to advance key projects and improve processes as the company scales. 

• Legal Research 
  Conduct legal research and provide guidance on a variety of issues as needed. 

• Additional Legal Support 
  Provide support across multiple areas, including employment matters, disputes, marketing and advertising, intellectual property, and cyber incident response. 

• Work Model 
  Hybrid role with a minimum of two to three days per week in the New York office; occasional travel may be required. 

Required Experience 

• Active membership in good standing with the New York Bar 

• 2–6 years of relevant experience, either at a top law firm (transactional practice) or within a fast-paced in-house legal department, or ideally both. 

• Familiarity working with Legal AI tools and comfort with complex issues in a fast moving, dynamic environment. 

Key Competencies 

• Strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment 

• Ability to work independently and proactively manage multiple priorities and deadlines 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines 

• Commercially minded with responsiveness to business needs and objectives 

• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization 

Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 (depending on experience), plus bonus

Benefits:

• 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus dependents
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance discount
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program

Darktrace proudly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Join us on our mission to free the world of cyber disruption.

Benefits:

• 100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents

• Paid parental leave

• Pet insurance Discount

• Life insurance

• Commuter benefits

• 401(k)

• Employee Assistance Program

Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.

Employment with Darktrace is at-will, meaning either the employee or Darktrace may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except where prohibited by law or governed by a separate written agreement.