General Counsel

About the Role

Talent Network Notice: This page describes a potential future CargoGuard role. It does not mean CargoGuard is currently hiring for this position, and the responsibilities below describe potential future scope rather than current team structure or operations.

This future role would advise CargoGuard leadership on commercial, corporate, privacy, intellectual-property, employment, and product matters as the company grows. The role could help build legal processes and governance appropriate to CargoGuard’s stage and future needs.

What You Will Do

• Lead all legal affairs, including corporate governance, commercial, privacy, employment, IP, and litigation
• Advise leadership on strategy, risk, governance, and financing matters as applicable
• Build a privacy and data protection program covering location, biometric, and identity data
• Protect and expand CargoGuard’s intellectual property portfolio
• Manage outside counsel relationships and the legal budget
• Help define legal operations and future staffing needs as the company grows

What We Require

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 15+ years of legal experience, including time at a top-tier law firm and 5+ years as a senior in-house leader
• Prior experience as General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel at a venture-backed technology company
• Deep expertise in SaaS commercial agreements, venture financings, and M&A
• Strong command of data privacy law, including state privacy and biometric statutes
• Sound business judgment and the ability to give clear, decisive guidance
• Experience presenting to and working with boards of directors

What Sets You Apart

• Transportation, logistics, or FMCSA regulatory experience
• Experience guiding a company through a major financing round or IPO
• CIPP/US or equivalent privacy certification

About Our Talent Network

This page is part of the CargoGuard Talent Network. It describes a role that may become relevant as the company grows. Submitting your background does not create an employment relationship or guarantee that this position will open.

CargoGuard is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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