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 eliminate 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 www.hycu.com.

Overview Are you excited about helping shape the legal foundation of a fast-growing B2B SaaS company? At HYCU, were rebuilding the future of data protection for modern cloud-native environments. As we continue to scale globally, were 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 workstreams including data protection contracting and IP strategy.

This is a high-impact role where youll partner most closely with Sales, GTM, Deal Desk, Finance, and RevOps to drive efficient deal cycles and establish repeatable contracting standards. Youll also support Product and Leadership on data protection, privacy contracting, and the protection of HYCUs 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 companys CFO.

Location

• Boston, MA (Hybrid, minimum 3 days on-site/week)
• Chicago, IL (Hybrid, minimum 3 days on-site/week)
• Remote U.S. (outside of 40 miles radius from an office must be EST)

What Youll Do

• Own and scale commercial contracting (Sales, GTM).
• Draft, review, and negotiate customer and partner agreements.
• 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 RevOps to keep deals moving efficiently while maintaining a clear risk posture on key terms (liability, indemnities, warranties, data use, and IP).
• Manage MSAs, SaaS subscription agreements, order forms, and renewals.
• Handle Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), including SCCs and other cross-border transfer terms where applicable.
• Manage security exhibits, customer procurement addenda, audit rights, incident notification, security controls, and confidentiality.
• Oversee Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and support terms.
• Partner on reseller, referral, and alliance agreements.
• Manage 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 companys 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.
• Own HYCUs IP strategy and coordinate with outside counsel, including invention assignment, contractor, employee IP provisions, confidentiality, and trade secret protection.
• Handle trademark, patent, and 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.
• Assist with IP diligence for strategic partnerships.

What Were 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 effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to translate legal complexity into practical guidance.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.

Its Great if You Have

• Experience supporting B2B SaaS companies.
• Familiarity with industries such as cloud infrastructure, data protection, cybersecurity, or storage.
• Experience with employment law or HR-related legal matters.
• Experience helping companies scale legal processes during periods of high growth.

What Success Looks Like In your first year, you will:

• Become a trusted legal partner to our Sales and GTM teams.
• Streamline and scale our commercial contracting processes, playbooks, approvals, and turnaround times.
• Strengthen our data privacy and security contracting framework (DPAs, SCCs, and security exhibits).
• Sharpen and operationalize our IP strategy in partnership with outside counsel.
• Help build repeatable legal infrastructure for a rapidly scaling SaaS company.

Who We Are Our Core Values Authenticity, Grit, and Empathy are at the heart of everything we do at HYCU. All of us at HYCU take ownership in shaping and contributing to our culture. We pride ourselves in developing an inclusive and diverse company that supports our employees and customers to do extraordinary things.

What We Offer Come work for one of CRNs Cloud 100 Companies for 2026. At HYCU, youll have the opportunity to build your career with a "Visionary" B2B SaaS company from Gartners Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup.

HYCU provides an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K match, generous time off, and more. We offer career development programs and an inclusive global culture. All our employees participate in our equity program.

Pay Transparency The anticipated cash compensation range for this position is $185,000 - $235,000 annually. The cash compensation package includes base salary, on-target commission for employees in eligible roles, and annual bonus targets under HYCUs bonus plan for eligible roles.

In addition to cash compensation, all roles are eligible to participate in HYCUs equity plan and benefits program. Individual compensation packages are determined by a combination of factors unique to each candidate, including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation may deviate from this range based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer HYCU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.