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Illumio
Legal
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
USD 329k-395k / year
Sunnyvale, California - HQ
Full time
On-site
Legal
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity, alignment with market data, or applicable laws.
At Illumio we offer a wide range of benefits to our eligible team members. Our benefit programs vary by location and can include Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Health and Dependent Savings Accounts – Life and Disability Programs – Paid Parental Leave – Voluntary Benefit Programs – Company Sponsored Wellness Program – Wellness Reimbursement Program - Retirement Savings – Equity Opportunities – Paid time off and Paid Holidays – Employee Incentive Program.
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Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.
Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.
To serve as the trusted legal advisor and strategic partner, safeguarding Illumio's interests, accelerating company growth, and fostering compliance through expert legal counsel and leadership.
Illumio is a leading cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting organizations' digital assets through innovative segmentation technology. We are seeking a talented VP, Legal to join our team and lead our legal department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate law, contract negotiation, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance within the technology sector. You will lead the company’s global legal function and partner closely with executive leadership to support growth while managing legal and regulatory risk. This position will ensure that Illumio always operates within the law, offering counsel on legal issues, and limiting risk exposure.
This role works closely with Sales, Product, Finance, and HR, and requires a pragmatic, business-oriented leader who can operate effectively in a fast-moving, global environment. This is a hands-on role combining strategic judgment with day-to-day execution across a broad range of legal areas.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to support company growth and operations, build and lead a high-performing legal team aligned with company priorities, and enable efficient, informed decision-making by translating legal risk into clear, actionable advice.
Commercial & Revenue
Support complex enterprise SaaS transactions and help improve deal velocity
Develop scalable contracting frameworks that reduce friction
Advise on key negotiation issues, including liability, privacy, and regulatory risk
Product, IP & Regulatory
Advise on product-related legal issues, including privacy, cybersecurity, and open source
Oversee the company’s intellectual property strategy, including management of patent and trademark portfolio
Partner with Product and Engineering to proactively identify and mitigate legal risk
Support global regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, DORA, data residency)
Global & Corporate
Support international operations, including cross-border legal, regulatory, and employment matters
Provide legal support for partnerships and other strategic initiatives
Risk & Governance
Support the company’s approach to legal risk management, including litigation and regulatory matters
Maintain strong governance practices and partner with leadership on risk-informed decision-making
People & Leadership
Partner closely with HR on employment, compensation, and employee matters
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing legal team
Experience as a senior legal leader (e.g., GC, VP Legal, Deputy GC, or similar) in a high-growth technology company
Deep experience with enterprise SaaS and commercial agreements
Strong cross-functional partner to Sales, Product, Finance, and HR
Experience operating in a global environment, including data protection, cybersecurity, and intellectual property management
Experience implementing scalable compliance programs that support organizational integrity and growth
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams
Strong business judgment and a pragmatic approach to risk
Ability to balance legal rigor with operational speed
Clear communicator with strong executive presence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
High integrity and sound judgment in high-stakes situations
Brings a collaborative, low-ego approach, along with a sense of humor and a genuine interest in building a high-performing, world-class team
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Our Commitment
Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions creates a culture of belonging, drives our future, and makes us stronger together in support of our customers and their success.
All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience.
For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation Range: $329K - $395K