Graduate Legal Counsel - Tech Sector

Canonical; Lille; À distance; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading open source software provider is seeking a Junior Legal Advisor to support its in-house legal team. The role is home-based with opportunities to work on international contracts and collaborate closely with global teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in law and strong organizational skills. This position offers a chance to grow in a flexible environment with a focus on innovation.

Prestations

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
• Active license to practice law or current progress towards it.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Provide legal support to various internal clients.
• Interface with cross-functional teams.

Connaissances

Commercial judgment

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Formation

Degree in Law (JD or equivalent)

Description du poste

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders across sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are expanding our in-house legal team, creating an opportunity for an exceptional recent graduate as junior Legal Advisor or junior Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be a rigorous and effective practitioner 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. The appointment focuses on ability rather than experience; the position is open to applicants with a relevant degree and does not require extensive work experience. The successful candidate will work closely with our in-house legal team and colleagues worldwide.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate good commercial judgment as well as being organized, efficient, and capable of providing high quality legal and commercial advice. We are looking for a rigorous work ethic, detailed analysis, conscientiousness, and the ambition to identify opportunities for improvement.

Location: This role is home based in Europe, the Middle East, Africa or the Americas, with the option of our London office.

The role entails

• Report to our global general counsel
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and vendors in many countries across the globe
• Provide legal support to various internal clients across the company, including Canonical's sales organization
• Interface with cross-functional teams to support company initiatives
• Utilize Canonical's contract management system to ensure accurate data is maintained for signed contracts
• Work with local counsel in many countries to seek and implement advice

What we are looking for in you

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• A degree in law (JD or equivalent), and active license to practice law or current progress towards that
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Strong organizational and prioritization 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 organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Nice-to-have skills

• 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 teams and/or law firms

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, a central open-source project and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are shaping the future of software. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.