Counsel - Commercial (West Coast)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced mid-level in-house Counsel to work closely with Mirantis’ General Counsel and legal team, advising on a wide range of matters across the company, both US and international. This role involves managing corporate legal affairs, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring compliance with legal standards and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and implement transaction playbooks and integration checklists.
• Manage the company’s and its subsidiaries’ corporate legal affairs domestically and internationally.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of commercial and vendor agreements, primarily from the U.S. but also including international exposure.
• Review vendor and contractor agreements.
• Assist the Data Protection Officer in reviewing and updating Data Processing Addenda and other documents.
• Support training efforts to educate internal teams on legal standards and regulatory expectations.
• Work cross-functionally with business teams to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships.
• Collaborate with General Counsel to update templates.
• Partner with sales, channel sales, services, training, and product teams to craft deals that conform with Mirantis practices and customer requirements while ensuring obligations are clearly documented.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ overall legal experience, with at least 3 years negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in an in-house role with a software (SaaS or open source) or technology-oriented company.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, including software licenses (SaaS and on-premises), professional services, reseller and referral agreements, and vendor/supplier contracts.
• Familiarity with open source and AI is preferred.
• Understanding of intellectual property, licensing, SaaS, revenue recognition, privacy, and other legal matters arising in commercial transactions.
• Strong commercial sensibilities and ability to work closely with business people on their terms, negotiating both commercial and legal terms.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to provide quick, concise, and practical advice consistent with business objectives while ensuring needs are met.
• Ability to work decisively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deals simultaneously.
• Team-oriented mindset with strategic and pragmatic thinking.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience supporting business units in Canada, EU, or APAC is a plus.
• Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• In-house counsel experience.
• Ability to register as in-house counsel in California.
• Experience working for a top-tier law firm.
• Experience representing mature private and public companies.
• Experience with complex corporate structures and transactions, including cross-border transactions.
• Ability to adapt to rapid developments and work with novel legal issues.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

What Mirantis Offers

• Work with an established Silicon Valley leader in the cloud infrastructure industry.
• Collaborate with passionate, talented colleagues, helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers implement next-generation cloud technologies.
• Be part of cutting-edge, open-source innovation.
• Thrive in a high-energy environment that values openness, collaboration, risk-taking, and continuous growth.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Attend conferences and working groups.
• Company outings, happy hours, hackathons, and tech talks.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with a strong benefits plan.

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