Legal Counsel - Contract Management

Overview

This is a remote Legal Counsel role available in EMEA and AMER, with the option of working from the London office. The organization is expanding its in-house legal team and is seeking rigorous, effective legal professionals at various levels to support a wide range of transactional matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and vendors across multiple countries
• Provide legal support to internal clients, including the sales organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company initiatives
• Use a contract management system to ensure accurate data is maintained for signed contracts
• Work with local counsel in multiple countries to seek and implement advice
• Coordinate with both internal stakeholders and external legal counsel in Europe and the Americas, as well as colleagues worldwide

Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Degree in law, JD, or equivalent, and active licence to practise law or current progress towards that
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to deliver high-quality legal and commercial advice
• Organized and efficient with a rigorous work ethic and detailed analysis
• Strong prioritization skills to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent drafting and presentation skills
• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas
• Appreciation for diversity; polite and effective in a multicultural multinational organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation; result-oriented with a drive to meet commitments
• Business level written and spoken English
• Sincere personal motivation aligned with the organization’s mission
• International travel 2–4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial transactions, intellectual property, or corporate law
• Leadership experience 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 an in-house legal team and/or law firm

Compensation & Benefits

• Geographical location, experience, and performance are considered when shaping compensation worldwide
• Performance reviews and compensation reassessment twice annually
• Base pay plus a performance-driven annual bonus or commission
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Bi-annual compensation review
• Company recognition rewards
• 40 days annual leave per annum, including public holidays and company holiday periods
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues, with Priority Pass for lounge access

Location

Remote role available in EMEA and AMER, with the option of working from the London office.