Director, Commercial Legal - Global Partners & Alliances
About The Position
Atlassian is seeking an experienced attorney to join its dynamic and collaborative legal team. The role is within the Transformation and Scale team, part of the broader Commercial Legal team. This team applies a programmatic mindset to its work, partnering with stakeholders across Legal and the business to develop and execute team strategy that scales support. The position will specifically cover Atlassian’s Partners & Alliances organization and will offer opportunities to collaborate on other key team initiatives. The team values putting the customer first, making smart, risk-based decisions, and collaborating. Team members are encouraged to understand Atlassian products and have a passion for innovation. Atlassian offers flexible work arrangements, allowing employees to choose where they work (office, home, or a combination).
Requirements
- 7+ years practicing law
- Juris Doctor and license to practice law in a US jurisdiction
- In-house experience at a technology company, B2B SaaS preferred
- A knack for distilling complex concepts into clear language and pragmatic solutions, both in contracts and in communication
- Demonstrated success supporting a global partner organization
- Demonstrated success in a dynamic, fast-paced and matrixed organization
- Demonstrated growth mindset
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate and advise on partner agreements and transactions
- Support the Partners & Alliances organization in developing programs, policies and offerings, advising on complex legal and business issues
- Develop and implement strategy for effectively scaling support of the Partners & Alliances organization
- Engage with teammates on other key Transformation and Scale and Commercial Legal initiatives, like contract drafting and playbooks, including through use of AI
- Take a collaboration-first mindset, understanding that the best work product comes from considering multiple viewpoints and improving together
- Learn and use Atlassian products, both to understand Atlassian’s business and collaborate with peers and stakeholders
Benefits
- Health and wellbeing resources
- Paid volunteer days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
