Sophos
Corporate Legal Program Manager
TLDR
Support Sophos's Legal Department by managing and guiding key processes across Corporate and Employment legal functions while thriving on execution and process design.
About Us
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.
Role Summary
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.
What You Will Do
What You Will Bring
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.
- 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.
In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $118,000 to $196,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
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Benefits
Wellbeing webinars and training
Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Remote-Friendly
Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees.
Sophos builds advanced security solutions designed to protect against cyberattacks, delivering comprehensive services like Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and endpoint, network, and email security. Targeting organizations across the globe, Sophos serves over 600,000 clients, utilizing the expertise of their combined technologies following the acquisition of Secureworks. Their unique offerings interoperate through the Sophos Central platform, fortified by real-time threat intelligence from their dedicated threat teams.
- Founded
- Founded 1985
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Professional Services
Program Manager