Legal Counsel, Commercial Legal
Description
Role Summary
Personal Characteristics
What you'll get to do
- Lead complex commercial transactions, with a focus on enterprise cloud and technology sales in Splunk’s AMER theater; Support Splunk’s other sales theaters as needed;
- Build strong internal and external relationships while balancing the needs in Splunk’s AMER field theater with Splunk’s global strategy and priorities
- Draft and negotiate outbound technology licenses, sales channel and strategic alliance sales, system integrator and OEM contracts
- Anticipate changes to and advise on relevant laws impacting Splunk’s commercial activities and its customers
- Provide continuous improvement of standard form agreements, playbooks, contract templates, and legal processes
- Effectively advise, educate and train on and assist in the enforcement of Splunk’s corporate policies and compliance programs
- Implement initiatives that advance Splunk’s business including Splunk’s priorities and initiatives
- Perform other legal responsibilities as requested
Must-have Qualifications
- Law degree with excellent academic credentials
- At least 8 years’ law experience in SaaS, cloud computing, and enterprise software
- Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state
- In-house experience strongly desired and previous experience in the legal department of a US listed company preferred
- High aptitude to learn quickly, assimilate to new teams and projects, provide critical thinking onnew and unknown tasks, and work well under pressure with appropriate attention to detail
- Deep substantive transaction experience with complex contract and/or licensing agreements, and experience working in fast-paced technology companies are required
- Deep experience in compliance, data security, privacy, and intellectual property matters, and strong knowledges of local data protection laws required; and knowledge of data protection laws of other countries, preferred.
Note:
Base Pay Range
SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area
Base Pay Range: $184,000.00 - 253,000.00 per year
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts
Base Pay Range: $165,600.00 - 227,700.00 per year
All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.
Base Pay Range: $153,600.00 - 211,200.00 per year
Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.
Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off and much more! Learn more about our comprehensive benefits and wellbeing offering at https://splunkbenefits.com.
Thank you for your interest in Splunk!