Legal Lead

Description ScaleOps, the leader in real-time automated cloud resource management, is revolutionizing how DevOps teams manage their cloud-native application infrastructures. Backed by venture capital and software industry titans, ScaleOps’ platform removes the organizational friction between application owners and DevOps teams by fully automating the resource management process to meet real-time demand. The ScaleOps platform dynamically manages the application’s resource allocation, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The result is improved application performance, 60%- 80% cloud cost savings, and a fully automated allocation process. With over $80 million in backing, ScaleOps has seen tremendous business growth, attracting global industry leaders to its customer base. ScaleOps automatically manages the production environments of over 50 enterprises, including Wiz, CATO Networks, Outreach, SentinelOne, Maxar, Playtika, Orca Security, DocuSign, Salesforce, Coupa, Outbrain, PayU, and Noname. We’re looking for a Legal Lead to take ownership of ScaleOps’ legal function and lead its continued development as the company grows. This role combines hands-on legal work with strategic responsibility, acting as a key partner to leadership and cross-functional teams across the organization. The ideal candidate is a strong commercial lawyer with startup experience, excellent business judgment, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. This is a highly cross-functional role with broad exposure to all areas of the business. In this role, you will: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer agreements, vendor agreements, GDPR and other compliance matters, procurement agreements, partnership/referral/consulting agreements, and NDAs. Enhance ScaleOps’ privacy program to comply with global privacy laws and regulations, providing ongoing guidance on data protection and privacy issues worldwide. Collaborate closely with teams across the organization (such as Sales, Product, R&D, Customer Success) to address legal needs and implement best practices. Prepare employment-related documents and provide guidance on global employment law matters Advise on corporate legal matters, including corporate governance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess risks and develop risk mitigation strategies. Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations affecting the company’s operations. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Law from a leading university and qualification to practice law in Israel. 7+ years of legal experience in a startup or tech company, with exposure to commercial law, privacy, and corporate matters. Experience leading legal processes, functions, or working closely with external counsel and cross-functional stakeholders. Fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Familiarity with privacy laws and regulations (such as CPRA, U.S. state laws, HIPAA) – an advantage. Corporate legal experience – an advantage. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.