Remote Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Job in United States GitLab

Who you are

• 6 - 10 years legal experience, preferably in a multinational company
• JD/LLB or local law degree equivalent and admission to local governing body
• Experience identifying and leading initiatives effectively across business units and internal functions to efficiently and proactively resolve business issues
• Practical yet creative problem-solving approach that emphasizes addressing business needs while protecting GitLab’s interests
• Proactive, dynamic, and result driven self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Experience working across the globe in support of multiple time zones and cultures
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to influence and interface effectively with leadership across all business functions
• Sound and practical business judgment consistent with industry best-practices
• Previous experience in a remote work environment would be an added advantage
• Ability to use GitLab
• A shared interest in our values, and working in accordance with those values

What the job involves

• Independently manage strategic and complex legal matters with both internal and external partners
• Partner and provide leadership to team members and stakeholders across GitLab to provide pragmatic advice to minimize legal risks while advancing the goals of the business
• Benchmark, advise, draft, maintain, and review templates and policies
• Monitor and analyze changes in the law and legal risks; propose creative and effective solutions to address those risks
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex agreements and provide guidance and mentorship to more junior team members
• Build and improve processes, systems, and documentation both within the legal department and in coordination with other impacted business units