We’re building tools to help the best software teams stay happy andproductive. We’ve rethought how CI/CD should work and have built aplatform that is fast, reliable, secure, and is able to scale to the needsof the most demanding high-growth tech companies including Shopify, Uber,Pinterest, Wayfair, Cruise, PagerDuty, Culture Amp, and Canva.We are looking for a Legal Counsel to help oversee and manage the legalaffairs of Buildkite. You will be working with our CFOO and seniorleadership team to provide legal advice and guidance to the business.The role will encompass guiding corporate governance, assisting thebusiness in negotiating and drafting contracts for both customers andsuppliers, and managing risk. As you grow in this role you’ll be regardedas an expert in all things legal within the SAAS and technology space.What your typical week may look like:Engaging in discussions and interactions with various stakeholdersacross the business, fostering relationships and collaboration.Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts alongside the business,providing valuable insights on risk factors and suggesting mitigationstrategies, covering aspects such as SLAs, NDAs, and TOS.Staying updated on relevant global legislation and regulations, currentand emerging and and providing advice to proactively identify issues whichmay impact strategy, operational issues or business processes..Drafting internal legal documents for the Senior Leadership Team andBoard, including assisting with Company resolutions, and Board meetings asneeded.Managing and overseeing the relationships with external legal advisorsas required.Work closely with Sales and Customer Success by assessing enterprisecontracts, suggesting revisions or modifications as needed, ensuringalignment with business objectives and legal standards.Work closely with Risk and Security teams to ensure ongoing compliance,including SOC2 requirements.Playing a key role, alongside other LT members in administeringBuildkite’s ESOP program. Including compliance requirements and ensuringadherence to global regulations and company policies.Reporting to regulatory bodies such as ASIC and other global entities,ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.Collaborating with Marketing and Product teams, offering legal insightsand advice on external communications to ensure alignment with legalstandards and company policies.Reviewing agreements with vendors and partners, safeguarding companyinterests and ensuring legal compliance in business relationships.Managing trademarks and other intellectual property protections,safeguarding company assets and rights.Be a trusted and diplomatic internal advisor by guidance and support onlegal matters and strategic decisions to the businessThis job is for you if you have:Legal Qualifications with 4+ years of PQERelevant experience in a similar internal facing roleDemonstrable knowledge around SaaS agreements and technologyStrong commercial awareness and high understanding of current markettechnology conditions.A can-do attitude to learn on the job and pick up projects as they comeupExcellent written and verbal English skills to effectively support ahigh performing team to achieve our legal and organisationalprioritiesExceptional stakeholder managementAbility to work autonomously and prioritise tasks in a fast-pacedenvironment.Love to be uniquely yourselfExcellent attention to detail and enjoy asking questionsAn interest in working at a remote first companyAbout UsWe build tools to help the best software teams stay happy andproductive. We’ve rethought how CI/CD should work and have built aplatform that is fast, reliable, secure, and is able to scale to the needsof the most demanding high-growth tech companies including Shopify,Pinterest, Wayfair, Cruise, PagerDuty, Culture Amp, and Canva.Buildkite is a differently shaped company that values work-life balanceand supports staff to work the ways that make sense for them. From thebeginning, our goal has been to build a company that is people-centered,supportive and just a little bit weird 💚 Show more Show lessTagged as: remote, remote job, virtual, Virtual Job,virtual position, Work at Home, work from home