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 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder led, profitable and growing.We are hiring a Global General Counsel to lead our in house legal, ESG, regulatory compliance and reporting team. We focus on customer, partner, supplier, contractor and employee contracts, predominantly under US and English law. We are growing our compliance and ESG reporting capacity as part of our program to list the business on a US or UK exchange.This is an opportunity to work in an exciting and dynamic technology company in the software sector. The successful candidate will lead work across a very wide variety of commercial contracts, counterparts and jurisdictions. The candidate must demonstrate excellent commercial and legal judgment, leadership, and teamwork at a global executive level. The sector is competitive and demanding, our GC will lead by example on work ethic, attention to detail, innovative use of technology and problem solving.The role entailsEstablish policy and default positions on commercial, regulatory and strategic mattersRepresent Canonical on complex regulatory matters including privacy, security, technology policy and employment in multiple jurisdictionsDraft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including complex agreements with large global customersAccountability for software licensing, technology service agreements, commercial contracts, real estate agreements, IP, tax and employment mattersCoordination and communication with legal counsel, executives, managers, specialists and the open source or Ubuntu CommunityLegal research and independent work to produce industry- or jurisdiction-specific analysis or position statementsRequired skills & experienceAn exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityAn undergraduate degree in law, JD or equivalent, and active license to practice lawDemonstrated leadership and management skill in a high profile, consequential roleExperience in corporate, commercial, and intellectual property law with a software or technology focusUnderstanding of digital privacy, and the challenges in defending privacy, in a complex geopolitical environmentAble to organise, prioritise and coordinate projects with end-to-end responsibilityConfidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitationTrack record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding resultsPassion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiativesProfessional written and spoken English with excellent presentation and interpersonal skillsAppreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisationCuriosity, flexibility, and accountabilityThoughtfulness and self-motivationResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks longNice to haveUnderstanding of free and open source software, and open culture, legal and philosophical principlesTechnical experience preferred, including experience of open source softwarePrevious experience of in-house legal workPrivate practice legal experienceWhat we offer youWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.#LI-remote#J-18808-Ljbffr
