At Elastic, we see endless possibility in a world of endless data. And we use the power of search to help people and organizations turn that possibility into results. Elastic is the leading platform for search-powered solutions. With solutions in Enterprise Search, Observability, and Security, we help improve customer and employee search experiences, keep critical applications running smoothly, and protect against cyber threats. Elastic enables organizations worldwide to use the power of Elastic, including Netflix, Uber, BBC, Microsoft, and thousands of others.
Elastic was built on a foundation of being free and open, which trickles down to how we work. We’re a distributed organization and have been from the beginning. Being distributed isn’t just a way of doing business—it’s a mentality that is at the core of our culture.
We are hiring a Product Counsel to join the legal department in this fast growing, truly globally distributed company! Do you want to work for the company with the leading platform for search-powered solutions? Our platform helps everyone find what they need faster, while keeping applications running smoothly, and protecting against cyber threats. This position is ideal for a self-sufficient and resourceful mid-level attorney located anywhere in the United States or Canada.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Counsel product management, engineering, support, and services teams on legal issues arising throughout the product development lifecycle, with a focus on business models, licensing, compliance, and data collection and use.
- As a true business partner, thinking around corners, draft and maintain terms for new products and services and/or new features in existing products.
- Review and negotiate agreements involving product development, including for product integrations with partners, as applicable.
- Support M&A-related integration activities (e.g., product-related due diligence, product legal integration).
- Partner with co-workers, in a company culture that is open, welcoming and unequaled.
What You Bring Along:
- Experience advising technology companies on legal aspects of software and SaaS product development, either in house or at a law firm (approximately 3-5 years).
- Privacy experience is a plus, but is not required.
- Familiarity with, or desire to learn about, search, “big data”, artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning), cloud and open source products.
- Good judgment and the ability to balance legal risks with business goals.
- Ability to flexibly prioritize and handle ambiguity.
- Enthusiasm for cross-functional collaboration and team work.
Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People
As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.
We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
- Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- Double your charitable giving - We match up to $1500 (or local currency equivalent)
- Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
- Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
The typical starting Total Cash Compensation range for new hires in this role is between $106,800 and $146,900, which consists of a Base Salary or a Base Salary plus a Target Commission, depending on the specific role. The Base Salary offered may vary depending on factors including skills and experience.
Additionally, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic’s equity plan as well as a range of health & wellbeing, retirement savings, and other benefits within a holistic total rewards offering.
Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is committed to diversity as well as inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to the principles of affirmative action. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. If you require any reasonable accessibility support, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co.
