[Hiring] Vice President of Legal @StarRez

Role Description

We are seeking a Vice President of Legal to guide our legal strategy as we grow. As the Vice President of Legal at StarRez, 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 StarRez’s legal frameworks scale effectively as the business expands across markets, maintaining a pragmatic balance between commercial enablement and risk management.

• Lead a global legal function comprising seven professionals and external counsel
• Accountability for all corporate legal matters spanning commercial contracting, product and privacy compliance, HR and employment law, risk management, and M&A
• Global coordination and operational excellence
• Present complex legal and compliance insights to senior leadership and the Board

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Opportunity to be a part of a well-established, high-performance company that has been in business for over 30+ years
• Full benefits including health care, paid time off, life insurance, and 401k plan with company match for eligible team members
• A supportive team environment with emphasis on learning and development opportunities
• Our Promise: You will learn, grow, and be appreciated for your impact and contributions
• Z-Factor: Our most celebrated value, you will work with a team of caring, high-performing, and passionate people who have fun supporting our vision, innovation, and continuous improvement