GRADUATE LEGAL COUNSEL - TECH SECTOR

Canonical; San Bernardino (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a recent graduate for the Graduate Legal Counsel role, focusing on technology and enterprise software. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on global contracts and collaborate with a diverse legal team. With a commitment to professional growth, the company provides a supportive environment for new legal talent. Enjoy a distributed work model, generous leave policies, and a budget for continuous learning. Join a team that values diversity and innovation while making a significant impact in the tech sector.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Generous leave policies

Wellness programs

Travel opportunities

Recognition rewards

Qualifications

• Strong academic record from high school and university.
• Law degree and active license or progress towards licensure.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts globally.
• Provide legal support to internal teams, including sales.

Skills

Legal Research

Contract Negotiation

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Team Collaboration

Education

Law Degree (JD or equivalent)

High School Diploma

Job description

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About Canonical

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, as well as industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet periodically worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

Position Overview

We are expanding our in-house legal team and seeking an exceptional recent graduate as a junior Legal Advisor or Legal Counsel. The candidate should demonstrate academic achievement and social engagement. The role involves working on transactional matters in technology and enterprise software, including contracts related to global employment, partnerships, and more. The position is open to applicants with a relevant degree; extensive experience is not required. The successful candidate will collaborate with our legal team and colleagues worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Report to our global general counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts globally.
• Provide legal support to internal teams, including sales.
• Support company initiatives through cross-functional collaboration.
• Coordinate with local counsel in various countries.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong academic record from high school and university.
• Law degree (JD or equivalent) and active license or progress towards licensure.
• Drive, organization, and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects.
• Excellent English communication and drafting skills.
• Confidence in sharing ideas and giving feedback.
• Appreciation for diversity and multicultural environments.
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Self-motivation and result-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to travel twice a year for up to two weeks.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in commercial transactions, IP, or corporate law.
• Leadership skills and influence.
• Understanding of open source community and values.
• Knowledge of the technology industry.
• Experience in in-house legal teams or law firms.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation reviews and recognition rewards.
• Generous leave policies, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Wellness programs and travel opportunities.

About Canonical

Canonical is at the forefront of the open source movement, publishing Ubuntu and leading innovations in AI, IoT, and cloud computing. We recruit globally and uphold high standards of excellence. Working here involves remote work since 2004, encouraging innovative thinking and skill development.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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Legal Counsel • San Bernardino, CA, United States