[Hiring] Director, Legal (Cybersecurity) @Nscale

Role Description

We're looking for a U.S.-based Director, Legal (Cybersecurity) to serve as Nscale's lead cybersecurity counsel as we scale into a publicly listed global AI infrastructure company. Reporting to the General Counsel and SVP, Commercial Partnerships, you'll be the primary legal partner to our CISO and Security organization. This role is critical to building trust with customers, regulators, and investors.

• Own the legal strategy for incident response and cyber disclosure.
• Help embed security-by-design across our cloud and data center footprint.
• Shape how Nscale meets the security expectations of hyperscalers, AI labs, enterprises, regulated industries, and the public sector.
• Be a pragmatic, commercially minded leader who can move from the war room to the boardroom with equal credibility.

Qualifications

• U.S.-qualified attorney with 10+ years of experience, including significant in-house experience as cybersecurity or security counsel.
• Exceptional private practice candidates will also be considered.
• Proven track record leading legal response to significant security incidents.
• Working knowledge of SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements and public company governance.
• Strong familiarity with U.S. federal and state cyber and data security laws.
• Trusted partner to CISOs and security engineers.
• Able to act as an independent legal voice while remaining an embedded partner to Security.
• Calm, sound judgment under pressure, with a high degree of discretion.
• Excellent communicator who can influence at all levels, including executives and the Board.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

• Experience with critical infrastructure, data centers, or public sector security (FedRAMP, CMMC, DFARS).
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/US, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Pre- or post-IPO company experience.
• Familiarity with AI and model security issues.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Retirement plan participation.

Salary Range

$210,000 — $340,000 USD