Head of Legal

Join to apply for the Head of Legal role at Iru. About Iru Iru is the AI‑powered security & IT platform used by the world’s fastest‑growing companies to secure their users, apps, and devices. Built for the AI era, Iru unifies identity & access, endpoint security & management, and compliance automation—collapsing the stack and giving IT & security time and control back. Iru is backed by leading investors such as General Catalyst, Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, and First Round Capital. In July 2024, Iru raised $100 million from General Catalyst, valuing the company at $850 million. Customers include Notion, Cursor, Lovable, Replit, and Mercor, and Iru partners with industry leaders such as ServiceNow and AWS. Iru was named to Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers 2025 list for employee engagement and satisfaction. The Opportunity Based in our Miami (Coral Gables) office and reporting to the CFO, you will lead our Legal function, advising on complex legal matters across product innovation, privacy, intellectual property, corporate governance, and commercial contracting. You will also build and scale a high‑performing legal team aligned with our growth trajectory, initially operating as a team of one and partnering with outside counsel. How You Will Make a Difference Day To Day Advise cross‑functionally on privacy, data protection, intellectual property, and technology innovation—partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and InfoSec teams. Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial sales agreements with the CRO—including SaaS contracts, MSAs, SOWs, DPAs, and partner agreements (~15% of your time). Partner with outside counsel on strategic governance and compliance initiatives, working with the CFO on cap table management and risk mitigation. Support employment, equity, and benefits matters in collaboration with People and Finance teams. Guide strategic business transactions such as fundraising, acquisitions, and global expansion. Build and maintain scalable legal infrastructure and playbooks to support Iru’s fast‑moving Go‑to‑Market motion. Monitor and respond to evolving regulatory landscapes, especially in SaaS, privacy, and security. Recruit, mentor, and grow Iru’s legal team as we scale. We’d love to hear from you if you have Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Minimum 8 years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in‑house at a high‑growth tech company (SaaS or security preferred). Proven experience in senior legal leadership roles—Head of Legal or comparable. Demonstrated expertise in privacy law, commercial contracting, IP, product innovation, and corporate governance. Strong commercial contracting background. Excellent judgment, business acumen, and communication skills. Track record of navigating high‑growth environments and building legal teams from the ground up. Required to work on‑site 5x a week in our Miami office (Coral Gables). Benefits & Perks Competitive salary 100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage 401(K) with a 4% company match 20 days PTO Flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year Iru Wellness Week the first week in July Equity for full‑time employees Lunch stipend provided Monday through Friday Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents Paid Family and Medical Leave Modern Health mental health benefits for individuals and dependents Fertility benefits Working Advantage employee discounts Onsite fitness center Free parking Exciting opportunities for career growth We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast‑growing market, and are proud of the high‑performing team we have brought together so far. If you’re someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you. At Iru, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences. Iru is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr