Corporate Legal Program Manager

Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.

 

Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.

 

Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

As part of an international legal support team, including legal operations and program managers, this role is designed for a program manager who thrives on execution and process design. The role will support Sophos’s Legal Department by managing and guiding key processes across the Corporate and Employment legal functions, and other legal groups as time permits.

• Provide program and administrative support to the Corporate legal team, including support for board meetings, drafting minutes and consents, drafting and interpreting policies, and educating officers and directors.  Maintain litigation, legal hold, and e-discovery and subpoena response.
• Provide program and administrative support to the Employment legal team, including research and communication with selected outside counsel, creating and administering investigation programs, creating and administering training programs, drafting and interpreting policies, and providing pre-litigation and litigation support for queries and claims, and other activities supporting the employment lifecycle.
• Provide program and administrative support to the Procurement/Facilities teams, including project management, program management, administration of automation tools, and utilization of AI to achieve efficient and accurate work product.
• Assist in the implementation, administration, and ongoing maintenance of processes and automated systems.
• Create content and maintain knowledge management materials related to all processes and instructions for the supported legal functions, including developing training materials, FAQs, playbooks, checklists, and templates.
• Collaborate with the internal teams, as well as external counsel on cross-functional projects in conjunction with the Chief Legal Officer and their direct reports.
• Build partnerships with internal clients and provide training to promote awareness and engagement on relevant legal issues, policies, tools, and processes.   
• Collaborate with attorneys on various legal projects and initiatives.

10+ years relevant experience, preferably in a technology company.

Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with legal and cross-functional business teams.

Ability to take initiative and exercise discretion and independent judgment.

Collaborative spirit, positive attitude, and high level of integrity.

Strong process orientation.

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Experience in the cybersecurity industry is a plus.