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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 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 across sectors. The company is pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet a few times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. We are expanding our in-house legal team, creating an opportunity for an exceptional recent graduate as junior Legal Advisor or junior Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be rigorous, effective, and have a strong academic record and social engagement. They will work on transactional matters related to technology and enterprise software, including global employment, contracting, and partnerships. The role is open to applicants with a relevant degree; extensive experience is not required. They will collaborate with our legal team and colleagues worldwide. Candidates must demonstrate good commercial judgment, be organized, efficient, and capable of providing high-quality legal and commercial advice. We seek a rigorous work ethic, attention to detail, conscientiousness, and a proactive attitude to improvement. Location : This role is home-based in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or the Americas, with an option to work from our London office. Responsibilities include:
Reporting to our global general counsel Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts globally Providing legal support to internal teams, including sales Supporting company initiatives with cross-functional teams Maintaining contract data in Canonical's system Consulting with local counsel in various countries Ideal candidate profile:
Excellent academic record from high school and university Law degree, JD, or equivalent, with active license or in progress Driven, proactive, and willing to exceed expectations Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a multicultural, fast-paced environment Effective independently and in teams Passionate about technology, with personal initiatives or projects Excellent English communication, drafting, and presentation skills Confident in sharing ideas and feedback respectfully Appreciative of diversity, polite, and effective in multicultural settings Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Self-motivated and thoughtful Result-oriented with a commitment to deadlines Willing to travel twice a year for company events Nice-to-have skills:
Experience in commercial transactions, IP, or corporate law Leadership qualities and influence skills 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 review and performance bonuses Additional benefits aligned with our values About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech company leading the open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming software. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-first culture. Working here challenges you to innovate, learn, and grow. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fair hiring practices regardless of background or identity.
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Graduate Legal Counsel - Tech Sector
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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 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 across sectors. The company is pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet a few times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. We are expanding our in-house legal team, creating an opportunity for an exceptional recent graduate as junior Legal Advisor or junior Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be rigorous, effective, and have a strong academic record and social engagement. They will work on transactional matters related to technology and enterprise software, including global employment, contracting, and partnerships. The role is open to applicants with a relevant degree; extensive experience is not required. They will collaborate with our legal team and colleagues worldwide. Candidates must demonstrate good commercial judgment, be organized, efficient, and capable of providing high-quality legal and commercial advice. We seek a rigorous work ethic, attention to detail, conscientiousness, and a proactive attitude to improvement. Location : This role is home-based in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or the Americas, with an option to work from our London office. Responsibilities include:
Reporting to our global general counsel Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts globally Providing legal support to internal teams, including sales Supporting company initiatives with cross-functional teams Maintaining contract data in Canonical's system Consulting with local counsel in various countries Ideal candidate profile:
Excellent academic record from high school and university Law degree, JD, or equivalent, with active license or in progress Driven, proactive, and willing to exceed expectations Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a multicultural, fast-paced environment Effective independently and in teams Passionate about technology, with personal initiatives or projects Excellent English communication, drafting, and presentation skills Confident in sharing ideas and feedback respectfully Appreciative of diversity, polite, and effective in multicultural settings Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Self-motivated and thoughtful Result-oriented with a commitment to deadlines Willing to travel twice a year for company events Nice-to-have skills:
Experience in commercial transactions, IP, or corporate law Leadership qualities and influence skills 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 review and performance bonuses Additional benefits aligned with our values About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech company leading the open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming software. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-first culture. Working here challenges you to innovate, learn, and grow. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fair hiring practices regardless of background or identity.
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