Mirantis helps enterprises move to the cloud on their terms, delivering a true cloud experience on any infrastructure, powered by Kubernetes. The company uses a unique as-a-service model empowering developers to build, share and run their applications anywhere – from public to hybrid cloud and to the edge. Mirantis serves many of the world’s leading enterprises, including Adobe, DocuSign, Reliance Jio, STC, Vodafone, and Volkswagen.

We are looking for a business-savvy lawyer with a knack for effective problem solving in a hybrid cloud of ambiguity, and who can orchestrate both inside and outside the container and continuously integrate and continuously deliver great legal services.

As an experienced mid-to-senior level in house counsel you will be working closely with Mirantis’ General Counsel and legal team advising on a wide range of matters across the company, both US and international, in areas such as commercial transactions, open source, intellectual property, corporate, employment, and more. 

As a key member of the Mirantis legal team you will interface with all Mirantis team members to drive business results, manage risk, and help ensure compliance across all areas of the company.  To do this you will need an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think strategically, influence stakeholders, and enthusiastically get in the trenches and execute when things need to get done.

This is a unique opportunity to join Mirantis at a critically strategic time in its open source cloud journey.  

Responsibilities 

Senior Counsel to primarily support the sales organization and vendor operations in the United States and Canada.

Draft, negotiate, revise, and review revenue contracts which may include licenses, reseller agreements, technology partnership, non-disclosure, IP issues, cloud-based services agreements, professional services agreements, and statements of work.  

Partner with sales, services, training, and product teams to help craft deals that conform with Mirantis practices and customer requirements while ensuring obligations are clearly documented.

• Strong experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including but not limited to software licenses (SaaS and on premises), professional services, reseller and referral agreements, and vendor/supplier contracts.  Familiarity with open source is preferred.
• Understanding of intellectual property, licensing, SaaS, revenue recognition, privacy and other legal matters that arise in the connect of commercial transactions.
• Strong commercial sensibilities, and ability to work closely with business people on their terms, and to negotiate some commercial terms as well as legal terms.  Strong contract analysis, drafting and negotiation skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• 7+ years’ overall legal experience.  At least 3 years’ experience negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in an in-house role with a software (SaaS or open source) or technology-oriented company.
• Able to provide quick, concise and practical advice consistent with Mirantis business objectives and processes, while ensuring business needs are met.
• Able to work and act decisively in a fast-paced, high activity environment; comfortable in managing and responding to messages quickly and balancing multiple deals at one time.
• Team attitude that no job is too big or too small. Strategic and pragmatic thinking.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team are a must; strong organizational, project management and interpersonal skills.
• J.D. degree required, licensed to practice law in at least one state.
• Experience supporting business units in Canada or APAC is a plus.

What does Mirantis offer you?
- Work with an established Silicon Valley leader in the cloud infrastructure industry;
- Work with exceptionally passionate, talented and engaging colleagues, helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers implement next-generation cloud technologies;
- Be a part of cutting-edge, open-source innovation;
- Thrive in the high-energy environment of a young company where openness, collaboration, risk-taking, and continuous growth are valued;
- Internship provides you with the opportunity to combine work and education;
- Professional development and training;
- Attend conferences and working groups;
- Modern bright office, centrally located and close to public transportation;
- Customized workstation (macOS, Windows, Linux);
- Company outings, happy hours, hackathons, and tech talks;
- Receive a competitive compensation package with a strong benefits plan.

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