About the team & role:
The Rubrik Commercial Legal Team is responsible for managing global commercial contracts and related revenue-based transaction matters. This position is for an experienced, business-oriented attorney with a passion for structuring and negotiating complex strategic alliance, technology partnership, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreements. You'll work cross-functionally to enable Rubrik's product and go-to-market strategies through impactful partnerships.
Where You Can Make an Impact
- Lead complex negotiations: Structure, draft, and negotiate a wide range of sophisticated product alliance agreements, including strategic partnership agreements, OEM agreements, technology licensing agreements (inbound and outbound), joint development agreements, and other complex commercial arrangements critical to Rubrik's product roadmap.
- Strategic legal counsel: Provide proactive and practical legal advice to senior stakeholders, including Product, Engineering, and Growth & Monetization teams, on legal risks and opportunities associated with new product initiatives, technology integrations, and strategic partnerships.
- Risk mitigation: Identify and assess legal risks related to product alliances, including intellectual property, data privacy, security, regulatory compliance, and indemnification, and develop practical mitigation strategies.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product Counsel, Commercial Counsel, Privacy, Security, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure alignment and consistency across all legal aspects of product alliances.
- Product launch support: Advise on legal requirements for product launches involving third-party integrations or technologies, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
- Agreement lifecycle management: Support the entire lifecycle of alliance agreements, from initial structuring and negotiation through amendment, termination, and advice on ongoing compliance.
- Form development & training: Develop and refine form agreements, playbooks, and internal training materials related to product alliances and technology partnerships.
- Stay current: Monitor and advise on relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting technology partnerships, intellectual property, and cloud services.
- Drive efficiency: Employ strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple work streams and meet business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
Ideal Background
- JD degree with 8+ years of demonstrated experience in complex technology transactions, with a strong emphasis on product alliances, strategic partnerships, OEM, and technology licensing agreements, gained at a reputable law firm plus at least 4 years in-house at a technology company.
- Proven track record of success independently leading and closing sophisticated, high-value alliance deals.
- Deep understanding of intellectual property law as it relates to technology licensing and product development.
- Proficiency in data security and data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) in the context of data sharing and processing in partnerships.
- Experience working closely with product, engineering, and business strategy teams on strategic initiatives.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice.
- Independent, proactive, and business-oriented with excellent judgment and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, dynamic, and revenue-driven environment.
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world’s data. With Zero Trust Data Security™, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.
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Inclusion @ RubrikAt Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data.
Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.
Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.
Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.
Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.
Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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