[Remote] Vice President of Legal and Procurement

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RSA Security is a leader in identity and access management, providing secure solutions for various industries. The Vice President of Legal and Procurement will oversee global legal and procurement functions, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies to support company objectives.ResponsibilitiesOwn the end-to-end legal process, ensuring timely, accurate, and risk-aware contract drafting, negotiation, and execution across all segments (Strategic, Federal, Enterprise, Commercial, Channel, etc.)Provide executives with visibility into major legal risks, contract concessions, compliance gaps, and anticipated impact on business operationsStandardize and operationalize legal review cadence (weekly contract reviews, quarterly compliance checkpoints) while highlighting data hygiene in contract management systemsDevelop and maintain legal risk assessment models, supporting business functions with insights into regulatory changes, competitive pressures, and contract exposuresManage outside counsel relationships, including engagement terms, budgets, performance expectations, and coordination across mattersOversee the company’s intellectual property portfolio and strategy (trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets), including protection, enforcement, and alignment with business objectivesEnsure regulatory compliance across applicable employment and benefits laws and standards, including EEOC, ADA, and ERISA requirements, in partnership with HR and other stakeholdersOwn the design, execution, and maintenance of global procurement strategies, ensuring equitable supplier distribution and optimal sourcing based on spend analysis and regional coverageUse data-driven analysis to assess market opportunity, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives to optimize procurement coverage and efficiencyTrack and report on procurement productivity and supplier effectiveness, proactively surfacing imbalances or risks to leadershipDesign, model, and deploy contract frameworks that align with company risk appetite, compliance requirements, and business strategyDevelop scalable frameworks for contract negotiation across segments, regions, and roles (vendor agreements, customer contracts, channel/partner deals)Own the design and administration of contract policies, ensuring alignment with corporate governance and clear documentation of terms and conditionsPartner with HR and other departments to ensure procurement structures are compliant and documented, with clear policies and rules of engagementEngage with Compliance teams to ensure accuracy and transparency in contract terms and procurement processesContinuously refine contract management and procurement processes to scale with growth and new product offeringsAct as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on legal and procurement strategy, balancing business needs with company policy and risk mitigation goalsPartner with business leaders, Finance, and Sales to ensure proposals align with compliance, pricing strategy, and contract standardsReview and approve large or strategic contracts (e.g., above a defined risk/spend threshold) to ensure alignment with corporate policy and risk toleranceAct as escalation point for complex negotiations, providing clear guidance on acceptable terms, exceptions, and tradeoffsCoordinate with Finance on contract impacts, billing structures, and long-term commitmentsSkillsProficient with contract management systems and legal processesPrior experience working as a Legal and Procurement leader for an international companyBachelor's degree in Law is requiredSix to eight years of progressive experience in Legal roles in a multinational company is requiredPrevious experience working in Procurement is preferredExperience in a private equity-backed technology businessSuperior analytical and risk assessment capabilitiesCompany OverviewThe identity standard for government, finance, and high-assurance organizations. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.rsa.com.