Legal Counsel – Commercial & Technology Transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and vendors worldwide.
• Provide legal support to internal teams including sales.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company initiatives.
• Manage contract data using Canonical's contract management system.
• Work with local legal counsel in various countries to obtain and implement advice.

• A law degree (JD or equivalent) and an active licence to practise law or progress towards it.
• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent drafting and presentation skills.
• Confidence to communicate respectfully and share ideas openly.
• Appreciation of diversity and ability to work effectively in a multinational organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, accountability, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation.
• Result-oriented with a drive to meet commitments.
• Willingness to travel internationally 2-4 times per year for company events up to two weeks long.
• A passion for technology demonstrated by personal initiatives or projects.
• Business-level English communication.
• Sincere motivation aligned with the company's mission.
• Preferred skills include experience in commercial transactions, intellectual property, or corporate law; leadership abilities; understanding of open source software and the technology industry; and experience in-house or at a law firm.

Compensation is based on location, experience, and performance, reviewed twice yearly, with a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. Benefits include a distributed work environment with biannual in-person team meetings, a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 yearly, 40 days annual leave including public holidays, maternity and paternity leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities with Priority Pass lounge access.

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