Legal Counsel, EMEA

Get to Know Us

Horizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organisations to proactively find and fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our flagship product, the NodeZeroTM platform, delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal, external, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. NodeZero has been adopted by organisations of all sizes, from small educational institutions to government agencies and Global 100 enterprises. It is used by ITOps/SecOps teams, consulting pentesters, and MSSPs and MSPs.

We are a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. We're committed to helping solve our common security problems: ineffective security tools, false positives resulting in alert fatigue, blind spots, "checkbox” security culture, cybersecurity skills shortage, and the long lead time and expense of hiring outside consultants. Collectively, we are a team of learn it alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Legal Counsel, depending upon experience, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our legal function in EMEA. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial attorney to contribute to our evolving legal strategies, particularly in commercial contracts and compliance. You will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and work closely with the leadership team. This is a great opportunity to work at a pre-IPO company and have the chance to build and expand the legal team as we grow.

This role will be responsible for…..

• Negotiate, draft, and review a variety of commercial contracts, including services, supply, and licensing agreements.

• Develop and implement processes related to contract management and compliance to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

• Manage compliance matters, including privacy, antitrust, and anti-corruption regulations.

• Work on government relations matters regarding state, federal and other government-related opportunities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide proactive legal advice and solutions that align with business objectives, employment best practices and assist with entity management.

• Support the company’s growth and strategy during the pre-IPO phase, helping to establish robust legal frameworks in EMEA.

• Provide guidance on risk assessment and management, ensuring compliance and best practices are followed.

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and dynamic working environment within the legal team and the broader organization.

What You’ll Bring

• Law Degree from a European university and post graduate qualification

• 8-10 years of experience as a commercial attorney, with a focus on contract negotiation and compliance.

• Strong knowledge of privacy, antitrust, and anti-corruption laws and experience applying them in a commercial context.

• Ability to assist with and knowledge of employment law and international expansion matters

• Proven ability to build and implement legal processes in a fast-paced and changing environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexibility and agility in adapting to the dynamic environment of a late-stage start-up

• Fluency in English as well as other additional European languages a plus

• Ability to adapt with a good sense of humor is a huge plus!

Values

At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.

Perks of Horizon3.ai

• Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.

• Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

• Hybrid Work: We are building out our EMEA hub in Amsterdam and request that employees spend 2 - 3 days a week in the office.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary and benefits which includes pension plan, 30 days holiday, and generous parental leave.

You Belong Here

Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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