Senior Legal Counsel

Overview Darktrace is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Arlington, Charlotte, or Dallas. This role offers exceptional career growth, a fast-paced environment, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a high-profile, innovative company. The Senior Legal Counsel will partner closely with our commercial legal team as well as colleagues across the GTM and Global Partner Organization functions, playing a key role in driving the company’s continued success. Responsibilities Commercial Contracts: Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts in response to questions and comments from the company’s growing customer base. These contracts include software license agreements/master services agreements with end users, resale and distribution agreements with partners, data processing agreements, and advertising, marketing, and other commercial agreements to support strategic growth. Channel Sales: Provide legal support and thought leadership for all matters relating to Darktrace’s channel sales and Global Partner Organization. Federal Government Contracting: Support growth in all matters relating to Darktrace’s Federal business in its sales to the Federal government. Operations Support: Work cross-functionally with stakeholders including Global Sales and Partners Organization, Finance, and Deal Desk to ensure fast and efficient delivery of legal support in support of scale. Project Management: Drive progress on and coordinate legal team projects and assist wherever needed as Darktrace grows and scales. Legal Research: Conduct legal research as needed. Hybrid minimum 3X per week in-office role with occasional travel required. Qualifications & Experience A member in good standing with the North Carolina, Virginia, or Texas Bar with at least 5-8 years of experience combining leading law firm transactional work and in-house practice in a fast-paced environment. Deep experience in supporting channel sales and Federal contracting. Strong work ethic, highly motivated, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Ability to work independently on a variety of projects, including managing and prioritizing multiple deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure and tight timelines to support sales and other objectives. Comfortable interacting with all levels of the company’s personnel, including management. Proactive in building relationships across teams and offices. Salary: $200,000-$230,000 Benefits 100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents Paid parental leave Pet insurance discount Life insurance Commuter benefits 401(k) Employee Assistance Program Employment details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Computer and Network Security #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-23