Product Senior Counsel

Job Summary

Cohesity is seeking an experienced and passionate Product Attorney to join our Intellectual Property & Product (IPP) legal team. The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal counsel on all aspects of software product and SaaS development, deployment, and lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with, and advise, the Product Organization on upcoming roadmaps and key product developments and act as a liaison to legal department.
• Provide guidance and support to product, engineering, and other departments during the product release process to ensure legal risk assessments prior to a product launch.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to promote best practices and ensure alignment on Product strategies, security, and strategic initiatives.
• Draft product terms and advise on licensing/sales models.

Requirements

• 8+ years legal experience with at least 5+ years of in-house legal experience supporting Products
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to the bar and in good standing in the jurisdiction of hire, or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status)
• Proven ability to manage and improve scalable processes
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and develop deep relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of exhibiting sound judgment across multiple projects simultaneously
• Degree in computer science or related field (or comparable experience)

Qualifications

• Experience in intellectual property law, particularly in technology and software sectors
• Experience in drafting and negotiating software licensing agreements and other commercial contracts
• Experience in managing and advising on product development and lifecycle management
• Experience in providing legal advice on product compliance and regulatory issues

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a starting pay range of $217,080.00-$241,200.00 annually, depending on experience and location. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

Pay

The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment. Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates: For information on personal data processing, please see our Privacy Policy. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE): Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or recruiting@cohesity.com for assistance. In-Office Expectations: Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.