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Director, Legal - US Commercial

SonarSource - Austin, TX, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-28

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Sonar is the leader in AI code verification and governance, helping over 75% of the Fortune 100 build trusted, reliable, and compliant software. The company integrates with major AI development platforms including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and others to ensure that AI-generated code is secure and maintainable. Sonar's flagship products include SonarQube (the world's leading AI code review platform), SonarQube Foundation Agent (topping leaderboards for agentic software repair), and SonarSweep & Sonar Context Augmentation. The Director of Legal - US Commercial will lead legal strategy and operations for Sonar's US commercial business. This role reports to senior leadership and is responsible for overseeing all legal matters related to commercial operations, including contract negotiation, compliance, risk management, and legal governance. The Director will manage a legal team, set legal strategy aligned with business objectives, and serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on legal and regulatory matters affecting the US commercial business. Key responsibilities include: managing commercial contracts and negotiations; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; identifying and mitigating legal risks; providing counsel on business transactions and partnerships; overseeing intellectual property matters related to commercial operations; managing litigation and dispute resolution; and building and leading a high-performing legal team. Sonar operates across global hubs in Austin, Bochum, Dubai, Geneva, London, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington D.C. The company is profitable with over $400M in revenue and is experiencing fast-paced growth. The culture emphasizes three anchor days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) for in-office collaboration. Candidates must be genuinely based in Austin; relocation support is available for the right candidate. Requirements: Not specified in the provided posting text.

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