Github is seeking a senior corporate counsel to join its growing corporate, external, and legal affairs (cela) teamThis role will, among other things, be a front-line responder to a wide range of general legal inquiries and demands from third parties, including subpoenas and government demands for information, and in connection with litigation and other third-party disputesThis role will also partner with github’s cybersecurity counsel to provide legal advice to github’s security organization and support various aspects of legal compliance.
Our company
Github is the world’s largest platform for software developers and software development: over 65 million people use github to build amazing things together across more than 200 million repositories, and trust github to securely host their code, their personal information, and software collaborationWe make it easier for developers to work together, to solve challenging problems, and to create the world’s most important technologies to advance human progress.
Github also continues to grow its product innovation, user base, and global presenceWith software development becoming a vital function at every organization on the planet, commercial and public sector customers are also increasingly turning to github to participate in developer innovation on the platform and digitally transform their own internal software development.
Our team
Github cela is an innovative team of professionals, located across the u.sAnd around the world, who collaborate closely together and with the businessThe cela team operates on the cutting edge of legal practice, developer policy, and social impactLike the rest of the software world, we use github itself to work more collaboratively, transparently, and efficientlyWe believe strongly in working from first principles, practicing kindness and helping make each other and the team better, and being careful stewards of the unique github culture we are developing togetherWe value diversity of thought and experience, excellence and rigor in our work, growth mindset and continuous improvement, cultivating a deep understanding of our products and services, intellectual curiosity, a passion for technology, and innovation in our practiceWe require strong bias for driving results, and a commitment to prioritizing developer and customer trust in our platform.
Responsibilities:
Serve as front-line responder to general legal inquiries and demands from third parties, including subpoenas and government demands for information, and in connection with litigation and other third-party disputes.
Serve as legal advisor to various github teams, including security, across a range of subjects, including data security, incident response, regulatory compliance, and compliance with government demands.
Collaborate with cela, other github teams, and, where appropriate, microsoft stakeholders on all of the above, and lead consensus building and drive coordination with them.
Minimum qualifications:
J.dOr equivalent and a license to practice law in the united states
7+ years of relevant legal experience
Experience with intellectual property law, internet law, and privacy, data security, and government compliance
Experience taking on projects involving different subject matters
Demonstrated success in issue spotting, problem solving, and the ability to be agile through change
Demonstrated commitment to provide high quality client service and a strong desire to build trusted advisor relationships with key clients and executives
High standards of integrity, a commitment to personal excellence, strong judgment, and intellectual curiosity that takes your understanding, work product and client relationships to the next level
A joy and passion for legal drafting that is clear, concise, and human readable, including an ability to simply describe complex legal and technical scenarios
A proven track record of success on cross-team collaborations and an ability to influence without authority
A desire and ability to perform as part of a diverse and inclusive team, and to foster a spirit of diversity, inclusion, and belonging across cela
Energized by a dynamic, fast-paced, and remote-first workplace
Tailored cover letter and résumé
Preferred qualifications:
Litigation experience and in-house experience
Familiarity with the stored communications act and other laws and regulations covering service providers
Knowledge of open source software and law
Familiarity with using github.com and its collaboration features
Who we are:
Github is the developer companyWe make it easier for developers to be developers: to work together, to solve challenging problems, and to create the world’s most important technologiesWe foster a collaborative community that can come together—as individuals and in teams—to create the future of software and make a difference in the world.
Leadership principles:
Customer obsessed - trust by default - ship to learn - own the outcome - growth mindset - global product, global team - anything is possible - practice kindness
Why you should join:
At github, we constantly strive to create an environment that allows our employees (hubbers) to do the best work of their livesWe`ve designed one of the coolest workspaces in san francisco (hq), where many hubbers work, snack, and create dailyThe rest of our hubbers work remotely around the globeCheck out an updated list of where we can hire here: https://github.com/about/careers/remote
We are also committed to keeping hubbers healthy, motivated, focused and creativeWe`ve designed our top-notch benefits program with these goals in mindIn a nutshell, we`ve built a place where we truly love working, we think you will too.
Github is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestylesWe embrace diversity and invite applications from people of all walks of lifeWe don`t discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differencesAlso, if you have a disability, please let us know if there`s any way we can make the interview process better for you; we`re happy to accommodate!
Please note that benefits vary by countryIf you have any questions, please don`t hesitate to ask your talent partner.
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