Legal Counsel, EMEA
Keeper Security is hiring a Legal Counsel to support our corporate legal team. The Legal Counsel will play a key cross-functional role in supporting efforts including employment, litigation and disputes as well as supporting commercial contracting needs. Qualified candidates must permanently reside in Ireland. This is a hybrid position for those living within a commutable distance to our Cork, Ireland office.
Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of users and thousands of organizations, globally. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and be responsible for providing legal support across a range of legal matters.
About Keeper
Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity software company that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in more than 150 countries. Keeper delivers a powerful zero-trust and zero-knowledge solution built to meet the stringent requirements of public sector IT environments. Its flagship offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects users, devices and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper combines robust compliance with unmatched visibility and control. With industry-leading certifications, Keeper provides the security assurance public sector organizations require. Learn why agencies trust Keeper to defend against today’s sophisticated adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com.
Job Summary
As a Legal Counsel with Keeper, you will serve as a key advisor to the entire company, working closely with the HR, Marketing, Infosec, Compliance and Engineering teams on day to day and strategic legal matters. This is a highly collaborative role, requiring excellent legal acumen, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
Manage and resolve employment-related legal matters, including advising HR on hiring, performance management, internal investigations and compliance with employment laws
Oversee litigation and dispute resolution efforts, including managing outside counsel, developing litigation strategy and resolving pre-litigation disputes
Coordinate and support commercial procurement by reviewing and advising on service provider engagements, agreements and compliance requirements; collaborate with procurement and business teams on process improvements
Advise internal stakeholders on deal structures and contribute to negotiating commercial contracts, including SaaS, partnerships, licensing and services agreements
Support other legal matters and strategic initiatives as assigned
Collaborate with and support all internal teams to identify, mitigate, resolve and escalate cross-functional risks and disputes
Drive continuous improvements to Keeper's legal processes, policies and templates
Work closely with business stakeholders and other departments to ensure alignment between legal matters and company goals
Requirements
Law degree and registration in good standing with the Law Society of Ireland
3+ years of experience in an in-house legal role, with experience supporting a broad range of matters, particularly employment, litigation and disputes as well as being able to support commercial contracting
Experience with SaaS technology, IP, partner ecosystems and privacy matters a plus
Proactive, analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail, outstanding communication and critical thinking skills - able to understand and distill complex legal issues clearly and concisely
Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Benefits
Onsite lunches
Private healthcare (no wait period)
Pension contribution (no wait period)
Sick Pay
Bike-to-Work Scheme (if local)
Keeper is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.