Graduate Legal Counsel - Tech Sector - Remote

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

In Short

• Opportunity for a recent graduate as junior Legal Advisor or junior Legal Counsel.
• Work on transactional matters in technology and enterprise software.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts globally.
• Provide legal support to various internal clients.
• Interface with cross-functional teams.
• Utilize Canonical’s contract management system.
• Work with local counsel in various countries.
• Position is open to applicants with a relevant degree.
• Focus on ability rather than extensive experience.
• Home-based role with travel opportunities.

Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record.
• Degree in law, JD or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Effective independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for technology.
• Professional written and spoken English skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and curiosity.
• Ability to travel for company events.
• Result-oriented with a personal drive.
• Polite and effective in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for events.