General Counsel Remote (anywhere in United Kingdom) + 1 more

The Company is seeking a General Counsel to lead its global Legal and Compliance function. This senior lawyer will be responsible for setting the structure, standards, and priorities of the legal team across EMEA and the Americas. The role involves building and managing a distributed team, owning the company's legal, regulatory, and governance posture, and leading the development of a public-market readiness strategy. The successful candidate will also be involved in advising on commercial contracts, intellectual property, and open-source licensing, and will be expected to have a strong background in the software industry and open-source dynamics. Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company should have an exceptional academic track record, a degree in law, and an active license to practice. The role requires substantial senior in-house experience in a global technology or software business, with a proven track record of leading a distributed legal team and managing legal operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of technology-related legal matters, including commercial technology contracts and open-source licensing, and experience in areas such as data protection, IP, export controls, and trade. The role demands a high level of confidence, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Hiring Company

Canonical