Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for managing all legal matters, including contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and corporate governance. This role will be hands-on with focus on contract management and provide strategic legal leadership while ensuring the company operates within legal and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities 

Legal Oversight & Risk Management

• Lead contract negotiations and legal risk assessments across customer, vendor, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure compliance with international and regional laws relevant to SaaS, content delivery, and IT security 
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on legal risks, intellectual property, and corporate governance.
• Work closely with external legal counsel on complex legal cases and dispute resolution.

Contract & Commercial Legal Management

• Oversee customer contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and licensing models.
• Support Sales, Finance, and Partnerships teams in structuring legally sound agreements.
• Ensure contracts align with business goals while mitigating risks.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Collaborate with Compliance & ISO teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations.
• Provide legal input on security, privacy, and data protection policies.
• Support the Board with administration and ensure required documentations

Insurances

• Full control of our insurances globally and ensure that we have the correct information sharing with respective insurance providers. 
• Annually secure that insurance policies are updated in the correct way. 
• Act as a project leader when and if information needs to be gathered and shared.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Nordic Law degree with 7+ years of experience in corporate, IT, or SaaS-related law
• At least 5 years experience from working at a reputable law firm
• Proficient in English and Swedish, with strong communication skills
• Extensive experience in contract law, negotiations, and risk mitigation
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and impacting, products, service, IT and SaaS 
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a global organisation 
• Experience managing external legal counsel for high-risk cases

About Varnish Software

Varnish Software is a leading provider of advanced web acceleration and content delivery solutions. Our innovative technology helps businesses worldwide enhance website performance, improve user experience, and scale their digital presence efficiently. With a robust suite of products and services, including Varnish Cache, Varnish Enterprise, and Varnish Controller, we empower organizations to deliver lightning-fast content delivery, reduce server load, and handle high traffic volumes effortlessly. 

Join us in revolutionizing the digital landscape with cutting-edge solutions that redefine web performance optimization! 

About the team 

Our Finance, Legal & Compliance team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our operations not only meet legal and regulatory standards, but also exceed them. We believe that a strong foundation of financial, prudence, legal acumen, and ethical compliance is essential for sustainable growth and meaningful impact.

We embrace a company culture inspired by innovation and teamwork. For us, a sense of belonging, equality and trust is key for building high performing teams who thrive as professionals and individuals.

Benefits, Perks & Salary Range 

At our Varnish Software, we believe that a happy and healthy team is the foundation of our success. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks, including flexible working arrangements, generous parental pay, employee wellness programs, and extra vacation days. 

How to Apply

Ready to join our team? Simply click the "Apply" button to start your application process. We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to our success. Don’t hesitate—take the first step towards your new career with us today!