At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold “what if.”
What if your ideas could ignite global innovation?
What if your curiosity could redefine the future?
We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it’s like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we’re looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold “what if” can take the world, your community, and your career.
Here, how we empower our people is extraordinary: Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and Cigna Healthy Workforce honors three years running — and what we build is world-class: recognized as CybersecAsia’s Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024 — evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent, remarkable careers take shape. So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every “what if” into “what’s next”.
In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox.
Senior Commercial and Privacy Counsel
We have an opportunity for a Senior Commercial and Privacy Counsel to join our Legal team in North America in US Remote, reporting to Saba Legesse, VP of Legal. In this pivotal role, you will independently lead complex technology and commercial transactions while providing practical, business-minded guidance on privacy, security, product development, and regulatory matters. Collaborating closely with Sales, Finance, Product, Engineering, Security, Procurement, Marketing, Business Development, Human Resources, and Legal Operations, you will help Infoblox move quickly and responsibly in a dynamic technology environment.
Be a Contributor — What You’ll Do
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage SaaS, cloud, subscription, technology licensing, intellectual property, services, statements of work, vendor, partnership, reseller, alliance, end-user, and data processing agreements
- Lead commercial transactions from intake through approval and execution, identify material risks, recommend practical solutions, and escalate issues consistent with company policies and risk tolerance
- Negotiate privacy and security provisions, including data-use restrictions, confidentiality, audit rights, subprocessors, hosting, breach obligations, data return and deletion, indemnity, limitation of liability, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Advise Sales, Finance, Product, Engineering, Security, Procurement, Marketing, Business Development, Human Resources, and other stakeholders on legal risks, intellectual property, privacy, compliance, and business operations
- Counsel stakeholders on GDPR and other domestic and international data protection requirements, including cross-border data transfers, data processing agreements, and privacy-by-design considerations
- Assess legal and regulatory implications of cloud services, network security solutions, data use, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technology features
- Apply approved AI-enabled legal tools to support contract intake, clause comparison, issue spotting, legal research, drafting, workflow automation, and matter analytics
- Improve contracting efficiency through templates, playbooks, clause libraries, intake and triage processes, CLM workflows, and stakeholder enablement
- Analyze contracting and matter data to identify trends, improve cycle time, strengthen compliance, and support informed Legal team decisions
- Analyze proposed legislation, regulations, standards, and government initiatives affecting cybersecurity, privacy, AI, and digital infrastructure, and advise the Public Policy and Legal teams on their implications for the company
Be Prepared — What You Bring
- Eight or more years of in-house and/or top-tier law firm experience with substantial responsibility for technology transactions, SaaS contracting, commercial agreements, or privacy and security matters
- Active bar admission and good standing, or other authorization to practice law, in the state where you reside
- Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate complex domestic and international commercial transactions from intake through execution
- Experience negotiating SaaS, cloud, technology licensing, services, vendor, partnership, reseller, intellectual property, and data processing agreements
- Strong working knowledge of GDPR and other domestic and international data protection and privacy requirements, including practical experience with DPAs and privacy or security contract terms
- Familiarity with network security, cloud computing, SaaS business models, professional services, business associate agreements, intellectual property, and government contracting or flow-down requirements
- Experience improving contracting processes through templates, playbooks, clause libraries, CLM platforms, workflow automation, legal analytics, or other scalable legal operations practices
- Sound judgment when using generative AI, contract review tools, legal research platforms, and other technology while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, privilege, and accountability
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships, communicate complex legal concepts in plain language, manage competing priorities, and influence stakeholders without direct authority
- Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree; privacy certification such as CIPP/US or CIPP/E is preferred but not required
First 90 Days: Immerse in our culture, connect with mentors (Blox Buddies), and map the systems and meet with key stakeholders that rely on your work. Discuss and create short- and long-term goals.
Six Months:
- Develop a strong understanding of Infoblox’s products, business model, contracting standards, approval processes, and sales cycle
- Build trusted partnerships with Sales, Product, Engineering, Security, Procurement, Finance, and Legal Operations stakeholders
- Independently manage a portfolio of commercial matters and focus negotiations on the most critical aspects of Infoblox’s objectives
- Identify opportunities to improve contracting intake, templates, playbooks, CLM workflows, and AI-enabled productivity tools
- Establish practical guidance for responsible use of AI in contract review, drafting, research, analytics, and workflow automation
One Year:
- Become a trusted advisor and recognized subject-matter expert for commercial contracting, privacy, security, and technology transactions
- Own the end-to-end contracting model for assigned matters and help shape Legal team policies, playbooks, and escalation practices
- Demonstrate measurable improvements in deal velocity, contracting consistency, stakeholder enablement, or legal workflow efficiency
- Use contract and matter data to recommend improvements that support business priorities and informed legal decision-making
- Mentor colleagues and contribute to a flexible, collaborative Legal team that cross-trains and responds effectively to changing business needs
Belong— Your Community
Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding the bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you’ll grow and belong here.
Be Rewarded — Benefits That Help You Grow, Thrive, Belong
- Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options
- Learning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshops
- Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a “No Jerks” policy that keeps collaboration healthy
- Modern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrations
- Charitable Giving Program supported by Company Match
- We practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary for this position: $140,600– $220,860 plus bonus or commission.
Ready to Be the Difference?
Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis
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Infoblox Santa Clara, California, USA Office
2390 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA, United States, 95054
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