General Counsel

General Counsel

Who We Are

Cobalt was founded on the belief that pentesting can be better. Our pentests start in as little as 24 hours and integrate with modern development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of a SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year.

Our award-winning, fully remote team is committed to helping agile businesses remediate risk quickly and innovate securely. Today, over 1,000 customers use Cobalt to run pentests on demand via Pentest as a Service, AKA PtaaS, a space which Cobalt pioneered (you could even say we wrote the book on it) and continues to lead.

Description

Do you want to help develop Cobalts legal capability and meet the maturity expected of our next stage of growth? As our General Counsel you will provide hands-on guidance on legal issues, develop risk mitigation strategies, and partner with the business to create scalable policies and procedures. Reporting directly to the Executive Team (to the SVP of Finance), you will be expected to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment. You will have one direct report.

What You Would Do

• Own the legal function at Cobalt. Help us develop a world class legal capability, strategize and build a world class legal framework for working with on-demand security talent.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Team and Finance to oversee board and shareholder matters, corporate governance etc.
• Provide consultation and legal advice on strategic initiatives, regulatory matters, dispute resolution, intellectual property, corporate policies and procedures.
• Partner with the Finance team and external legal counsel to provide strategic legal advice and analysis on corporate finance matters and transactions.
• Counsel business partners on strategic issues. Engage with cross functional teams to create legal frameworks and policies, advise on risk mitigation and help negotiate partnerships and strategic contracts.
• Partner with GTM teams to oversee our commercial contract review and negotiation process.
• Partner with our People Team to oversee execution of employee agreements (e.g. employment, termination, incentive compensation), matters involving immigration, compliance with various local labor laws and internal employee policies.
• Manage Privacy and the legal aspects of security matters. Develop our Privacy posture to the maturity expected of an international security business.
• Manage the legal international function of the business in terms of handling subsidiaries, export control issues etc.

You Have

Our ideal candidate will bring superior legal acumen complimented by business judgment and the ability to recommend solutions and strategies to the Executive Team. We are looking for:

• A JD from a U.S. accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• 12+ years legal experience in a combination of law firms and technology companies. Experience in a fast growing startup is a plus.
• Experience working on either corporate finance and/or other strategic corporate transactions, or working knowledge of employment law a plus.
• A business-first mentality and an individual who's solution focused
• A global mindset. Cobalt has a global footprint and you must be comfortable navigating this reality. Particularly exposure to the EU and local employment laws is a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills - you will be working cross-functionally often.
• Exceptional judgment and integrity, ability to handle complex matters independently, and closely manage outside counsel.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work across various modes of communication; you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Diversity at Cobalt

With over 45 nationalities already at Cobalt (and counting) we respect and celebrate diversity! Were proudly committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, or place of origin. We support each other and are grateful for each Cobalter's contribution to our mission let's make security dance! Please apply even if you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but are still interested in the job. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.

Why You Should Join Us

• Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry
• Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
• Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
• Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US) or pension (EU)
• Benefit from medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) or statutory healthcare (EU)
• Leverage stipends for:
• Wellness
• Work-from-home equipment & wifi
• Learning & development
• Make the most of our flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave
• Work remotely from anywhere in the US, the UK, or Germany

Pay Range Disclosure

Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $200,000-$250,000 per year + equity + benefits. A candidates salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. The salary range may differ in other states and may be impacted by proximity to major metropolitan cities.