[Hiring] Legal Counsel @Canonical

Role Description

We are expanding our in-house legal team, creating opportunities for exceptional lawyers as Legal Counsel at various levels. Successful candidates will be rigorous and effective practitioners with a track record of academic achievement and social engagement. At Canonical, they will have the opportunity to work on a variety of transactional matters in the technology and enterprise software realm, as well as the contracts that underpin global employment, contracting, and partnerships. Successful candidates will work closely with Canonical and external legal counsel in Europe and the Americas, and colleagues worldwide.

Location: This is a remote role available in EMEA and AMER, with the option of working from our London office.

What your day will look like

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts with customers and vendors in many countries across the globe
• Providing legal support to various internal clients across the company, including Canonical’s sales organisation
• Interfacing with cross-functional teams to support company initiatives
• Utilising Canonical’s contract management system to ensure accurate data is maintained for signed contracts
• Working with local counsel in many countries to seek and implement advice

Qualifications

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• A degree in law, JD or equivalent, and active licence to practise law or current progress towards that
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment
• Effective both independently and as part of a team
• A passion for technology evidenced by personal initiatives and projects
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent drafting and presentation skills
• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
• Appreciative of diversity; polite and effective in a multicultural multinational organisation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Business level written and spoken English
• Sincere personal motivation aligned with our mission
• International travel 2-4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long

Requirements

• Experience in commercial transactions, intellectual property, or corporate law
• Leadership and the ability to influence others to embrace new ideas or practices
• Understanding of the open source software community and values
• Understanding of the technology industry - silicon, data centers, PCs, connected devices, and software
• Experience working on in-house legal team and/or law firm

Benefits

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide
• Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Bi-annual compensation review
• Company recognition rewards
• 40 days annual leave per annum, including public holidays and our All Company holiday periods
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues, with Priority Pass for lounge access