Legal Manager

We're looking for a Legal Manager ready to take full ownership of the legal function in a fast-growing cybersecurity company.

This role is ideal for a hands-on legal leader who is comfortable combining strategic responsibility and day-to-day legal execution. You will lead the Legal function autonomously, reporting directly to the CFO, and working closely with Product, Security, Sales, Finance, and Leadership.

Your Role

As Legal Manager, you will:

• Own and lead the Legal function, defining priorities, processes, templates, and standards.
• Manage and mentor a legal resource, ensuring quality, autonomy, and professional growth.
• Act as the company's internal legal advisor, supporting strategic and operational decisions.
• Be the main legal point of contact for customers, partners, suppliers, and external counsels.

What You Will Do

Commercial & Corporate

• Negotiate and manage SaaS contracts with customers, independently assessing legal and compliance risks.
• Draft and review agreements with suppliers and partners.
• Handle internal corporate documentation (BoD minutes, resolutions, etc.).
• Support fundraising, investor negotiations, and M&A activities (data rooms, contract review).

Regulatory, Privacy & Cybersecurity

• Ensure compliance with key EU and Italian regulations, including GDPR, DORA, and core requirements of NIS2, Whistleblowing, Legislative Decree 231/2001, and AI Act.
• Own and maintain privacy documentation (RoPA, DPIA, LIA, TIA, vendor appointments, etc.).
• Deliver internal training on GDPR and company contract standards.
• Support the Security Team during ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certification processes.
• Work with Product and Tech teams to ensure Privacy & Security by Design in new features and services.

Cross-functional support

• Collaborate on RFPs and customer due diligence processes.
• Contribute to the drafting and review of company policies.
• Continuously monitor legal and regulatory developments to prevent non-compliance risks.

Requirements

Must-have

• Master's Degree in Law.
• Qualified lawyer (Bar admitted).
• 4+ years of experience in top law firms and/or as in-house counsel.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize, and make decisions.
• Strong experience with SaaS contracts, IT law, and data protection.
• Solid knowledge of:
  • Italian Civil Code
  • GDPR and Italian Privacy Code
  • Italian DPA and EDPB guidelines
  • DORA Regulation
• Fluent in English.
• Comfortable working with macOS and iOS devices.
  
  

Nice to have

• Previous experience in SaaS, IT, fintech, or banking environments.
• Knowledge of Bank of Italy regulations (e.g. Circular 285).
• Familiarity with AI regulation, Legislative Decree 231/2001, and Decree 24/2023.
  

Benefits

• Location-specific benefits, designed around the needs of your local area.
• Work-life balance enhancement policies.
• Personalized career development and dedicated support to fast-track your professional growth.
• Cutting-edge technologies and a truly international environment.

Working at Cleafy means being part of a group of people who support, respect, and inspire one another, no matter what.

That's why we have been certified by Great Place to Work (find our page on ).

Cleafy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Cleafy are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, age, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.