[Remote] Business Development Director (Legal Services, Remote Position)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VeraSafe is a company specializing in international privacy and technology compliance and legal services. They are seeking an exceptional Business Development Director to connect with prospective clients, conduct sales calls, and build relationships to support the growth of their commercial function.
Responsibilities
• Serve as a personable, professional, and engaging first point of contact for prospective clients
• Conduct a high volume of sales calls with confidence, warmth, and adaptability
• Build rapport quickly and communicate VeraSafe’s services with credibility and clarity
• Deliver polished follow‑up communications, proposals, and recaps with exceptional attention to detail
• Maintain accurate notes and data hygiene in our Customer Relationship Management platform and project management platform
• Prepare complex, detail‑oriented proposals requiring an understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, and VeraSafe’s consulting services
• Ensure materials are error‑free and professionally formatted (attention to detail really matters at VeraSafe!)
• Manage your own follow‑ups and task reminders with reliable, timely execution
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with prospective clients
• Support leadership in exploring new service offerings or market opportunities
• Represent VeraSafe at select conferences, events, and virtual engagements
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Commercial, marketing and sales teammates, and VeraSafe’s Professional Services Department
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sales processes
• Provide accurate forecasting inputs and maintain transparent communication regarding pipeline activity
• Streamline workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and leverage technology to automate routine tasks and enable sales team productivity. Ensure alignment between sales operations and other functional areas, such as marketing, customer service, and product development, to maximize constructive collaboration and drive holistic business outcomes
Skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) or experienced privacy professional
• At least eight (8) years of demonstrated experience presenting to clients, conducting discovery calls, or advising organizations
• Ability to own your sales follow‑ups, reminders, and documentation with high reliability
• Exceptional attention to detail — accuracy in notes, proposals, and communications is essential
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; dynamic and engaging on camera
• Comfort in adapting in conversation and navigating complex questions when needed
• Highly organized with a proven record of dependable execution
• Experience in privacy, cybersecurity, technology, or related legal areas is a plus
• Prior sales experience is helpful but not required; aptitude and demeanor are prioritized
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Experience in B2B environments within the law or cybersecurity sectors
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite
• Familiarity with HubSpot
Benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan: Employer match of up to 2% of employee salary
• Eligibility for annual bonuses
• Reimbursement for certain personal flight tickets
• Flexible working schedule in some roles
• Work from almost anywhere with Wi-Fi
• Membership in the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and IAPP exam fee reimbursement (CIPP/E) and eligibility for bonuses for achieving professional certifications
• Company laptop provided
• Twice-a-month paydays
• Direct deposit
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Pre-taxed funds available to pay for health-related expenses
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Employee Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Spouse Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Child(ren) Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD): Income assistance if unable to work due to injury/disability after 180 days from start of injury/disability
• Short Term Disability (STD): Income assistance (up to 26 weeks) if unable to work due to injury/disability after 14 days from start of injury/disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Legal Plan: Unlimited access (in person, by phone, online) to network attorneys for certain legal matters
• Group Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• OCB Transit Reimbursement: Pre-taxed funds available to pay for mass transit expenses
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Limited Health Care FSA: Pre-taxed funds available to pay for some health-related expenses
• Dependent Care FSA: Pre-taxed funds available to pay for dependent care expenses (such as daycare)
• Tremendous professional development growth opportunities in the privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity niche
• The chance to have a long-lasting effect on a small but growing international business
• Work in an open environment with a team that respects your ideas and contributions
• Occasional opportunities to travel in North America and Europe
Company Overview
• VeraSafe provides professional consulting services in the fields of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity law. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.verasafe.com.
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