Legal Counsel – Commercial & Technology Transactions

Canonical (via VISSPO); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

London office option

Travel opportunities

Remote/hybrid work

Job summary

Canonical (via VISSPO) is expanding its in-house legal team, offering a role as Legal Counsel – Commercial & Technology Transactions. The position covers drafting and negotiating commercial and technology contracts for a globally distributed environment, including the London office and remote work across EMEA/AMER.

The successful candidate will have a law degree (JD or equivalent) with an active license or progress toward it, exceptional academic history, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in law (JD or equivalent) with active license to practice law or progress toward it.
• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Passionate about technology with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts globally.
• Provide legal support to internal clients, including Canonical's sales organisation.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to support corporate initiatives.
• Utilise Canonical’s contract management system to maintain contract data.
• Work with local and international counsel across jurisdictions.

Skills

English communication

Commercial judgment

Organizational skills

Education

Law degree/JD or equivalent

Job description

Legal Counsel – Commercial & Technology Transactions

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Organising Institution / Firm

Canonical (via VISSPO)

Rolling Basis (Official)

London, England, United Kingdom (Remote in EMEA and AMER)

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Degree in law, JD or equivalent, and active licence to practise law or current progress towards that; exceptional academic track record from high school and university.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Canonical is expanding its in-house legal team, offering an opportunity for a Legal Counsel – Commercial & Technology Transactions. The role involves handling commercial and technology transactions within a globally distributed open-source software environment.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Degree in law (JD or equivalent) with an active license to practice law or current progress toward it.
• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and written/spoken English communication skills.
• Passionate about technology with a rigorous work ethic and commercial judgment.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts with customers and vendors globally.
• Providing legal support to internal clients, including Canonical's sales organisation.
• Interfacing with cross-functional teams to support corporate initiatives.
• Utilising Canonical’s contract management system to maintain accurate contract data.
• Working alongside local and international legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Compensation: Competitive base pay with a performance-driven annual bonus or commission, reviewed bi-annually.
• Mode: Distributed remote work environment (EMEA/AMER) with the option of working from the London office, plus international travel 2-4 times a year for company events.