Commercial Legal Counsel

At OX Security, we move fast, think globally, and aim high. We're looking for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join our growing team and build and establish our legal function from the ground up, playing a key role in supporting our global expansion. This role reports directly to the VP Finance & Operations.

If you love solving complex legal puzzles in a fast-paced environment, know how to say "yes, and here’s how" instead of just "no," and thrive as part of a collaborative, hands-on team - we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone with a strong drive to build, establish, and continuously improve - someone who naturally identifies what’s not working, brings thoughtful ideas for optimization, and is eager to share knowledge, support teammates, and contribute to

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build and establish the legal function from scratch, including designing workflows, processes, and legal infrastructure aligned with the company’s needs, while serving as a key partner to sales and leadership teams.
• Partner with our sales, procurement, and leadership teams to review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements - including SaaS, software licensing, services, NDAs, and partnerships.
• Support cross-border deals and ensure alignment with global compliance requirements, data protection laws, and best practices.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of contract playbooks, policies, templates, and legal operations as the company scales.
• Manage legal aspects of vendor onboarding, corporate documentation, and internal approvals, including signatory workflows.
• Oversee ESOP program administration and help streamline internal equity-related processes.
• Drive strategic legal initiatives and support ongoing cross-functional projects as needed.
  
  

• LL.B. from a recognized academic institution; LL.M. – an advantage.
• 3+ years of legal experience in commercial and corporate law from a top tier Law Firm.
• Strong background in SaaS agreements and data protection laws (GDPR/CCPA).
• Experience working with U.S.-based clients or companies .
• Business mindset with a strong understanding of legal and commercial risk.
• Fluent English at a native or near-native professional level — written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to zoom out and see the big picture.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills — you're the kind of legal partner people want to work with.
  
  

• 2+ years in-house (preferably in tech/startups).