Graduate Legal Counsel - Tech Sector

Canonical; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a Graduate Legal Counsel to join its expanding in-house legal team. This role offers the chance to work on various legal matters, including contract negotiation and support for internal teams, in a dynamic tech environment. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and a strong interest in technology, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year

Annual pay review and recognition rewards

Comprehensive benefits including parental leave and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Strong academic background from high school and university.
• Active law license or in progress.
• Effective in fast-paced, multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts globally.
• Provide legal support to internal teams, including sales.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on company initiatives.

Skills

Legal advice

Communication

Organization

Technology interest

Education

Law degree, JD or equivalent

Job description

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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 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 founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a distributed team of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries.

We are expanding our in-house legal team and seeking an exceptional recent graduate as a junior Legal Advisor or Legal Counsel. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record, social engagement, and a keen interest in technology and enterprise software. The role offers the opportunity to work on transactional matters, contracts, and legal support across various internal teams. The position values ability and potential over extensive experience.

Location: This role is home-based in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or the Americas, with an option to work from our London office.

Role Responsibilities:

• Report to the global general counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts globally.
• Provide legal support to internal teams, including sales.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on company initiatives.
• Manage contract data using Canonical's system.
• Work with local counsel in various countries.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong academic background from high school and university.
• Law degree, JD or equivalent, with active license or in progress.
• Driven, organized, and capable of high-quality legal advice.
• Effective in fast-paced, multicultural environments.
• Passionate about technology and proactive in personal initiatives.
• Excellent English communication and drafting skills.
• Polite, respectful, and effective in diverse settings.
• Self-motivated, curious, flexible, and accountable.
• Result-oriented with a commitment to meet deadlines.
• Willing to travel twice a year for company events.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in commercial transactions, IP, or corporate law.
• Leadership qualities and influence skills.
• Understanding of open source community and tech industry.
• Legal experience in-house or at law firms.

What We Offer:

• Global, flexible work environment with in-person team sprints.
• Learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year.
• Annual pay review and recognition rewards.
• Comprehensive benefits including parental leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities.

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering open source tech company, publisher of Ubuntu, and leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace where innovation thrives. Working here means thinking differently and continuously learning.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and fairness in hiring.