At Canonical, we are expanding our in-house legal team to create an opportunity for an exceptional recent graduate as a junior legal advisor or junior legal counsel. The successful candidate will be a rigorous and effective practitioner with a track record of academic achievement and social engagement.

The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts with customers and vendors worldwide. You will provide legal support to internal clients across the organization, including sales teams. Additionally, you will interface with cross-functional teams to support company initiatives, work with contract management systems, and collaborate with local counsel in various countries.

• This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of transactional matters in the technology and enterprise software realm, including contracts that underpin global employment, contracting, and partnerships.
• You will have the chance to develop your skills in commercial law, employment law, and international contracting, working closely with our experienced team of lawyers.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and vendors worldwide.
• Provide legal support to internal clients across the organization, including sales teams.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to support company initiatives.
• Work with contract management systems to ensure accurate data is maintained for signed contracts.
• Collaborate with local counsel in various countries to seek and implement advice.

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
• A degree in law, JD, or equivalent, and active license to practice law or current progress towards that.
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
• Effective both independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for technology evidenced by personal initiatives and projects.
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent drafting and presentation skills.
• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation.
• Appreciative of diversity; polite and effective in a multicultural multinational organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation.
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.