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Legal Counsel I, Corporate

The Legal Counsel job family is responsible for advising clients across GitLab on legal matters related to their functional area of expertise.

Don’t have a ton of knowledge about GitLab yet? Don’t worry. We have an extensive onboarding and training program at GitLab and you will be provided with necessary DevOps and GitLab knowledge to fulfill your role.

What you'll do in this role

• Partner with team members and stakeholders across GitLab to provide pragmatic advice to minimize legal risks while advancing the goals of the business
• Advise on, 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 agreements
• Build the necessary processes, systems, and documentation to improve legal department processes and resources

We're looking for

• 4 - 8 years' legal experience, preferably in a multinational company
• JD/LLB or local law degree equivalent and admission to local governing body
• Experience working effectively across business units and internal functions to efficiently 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
• Familiarity working across the globe, to support multiple time zones and cultures Outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to interface effectively with all business functions throughout the organization with a highly responsive and service-oriented attitude
• Sound and practical business judgment
• 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
  

Also, we know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap . You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role.

Hiring Process

To view the full job description and hiring process, please view our handbook . Additional details about our process can also be found on our hiring page .

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