Remote Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Couchbase to be a part of a greater change. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the most innovative, passionate and humble individuals in the database industry.

Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required
• Bachelor Degree in Law; Singapore-qualified lawyer with 2+ years PQE
• Passion for closing high-quality deals while working collaboratively with our customers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with significant attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to be organized, work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage cross-functional projects
• Sound and practical business judgment with an awareness of when issues need to be escalated
• Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively, being resourceful and taking on additional responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and effectively across a variety of operational areas in several jurisdictions and within multiple time zones
• Flexibility to work with colleagues in APAC, US and Europe to accommodate meetings and deadlines aligned to their time zones

Responsibilities

• Drafting and Negotiation: Proven experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of inbound (vendor) and outbound (sales) commercial contracts
• Building and improving processes for inbound transactions in partnership with Couchbase’s procurement team
• Leveraging excellent writing and negotiation skills to present Couchbase’s positions persuasively and drive deals to close
• Creating, maintaining and improving Couchbase’s templates for inbound and outbound transactions, contract negotiation playbooks and legal processes
• Negotiating data processing agreements (DPAs) and other similar agreements directly with customers, partners and vendors to support Couchbase’s sales, operations and compliance obligations
• Advising on deal terms and contract structure with multinational customers, including understanding nuances between US and other governing laws
• Serving as a trusted legal advisor and business partner on a variety of complex, cross-functional projects in furtherance of Couchbase’s overall strategy and goals
• Using excellent judgment and communication skills to partner with both internal business stakeholders, as well as external customers and partners to address complex issues across diverse subject matters
• Leading cross-functionally to drive deals to close, improve Couchbase’s internal processes and procedures, and achieve company objectives
• Providing advice and guidance related to new and existing features and products, privacy compliance, intellectual property and other legal matters as needed by the business
• Supporting and driving improvements in Couchbase’s regulatory compliance programs
• Remaining current on applicable laws and regulations surrounding privacy, security and IP
• Supporting ad hoc requests from across the organization of almost any size and type
• Understanding, demonstrating and honing operational best practices set by the Couchbase Legal Team while striving for constant improvement and efficiency
• Continuously improve the design and implementation of internal Couchbase processes as the business scales
• Providing training to stakeholders on relevant topics
• Solving complex issues cross-functionally and creatively from start to finish
• Working effectively with colleagues in multiple time zones across APAC, US and Europe as needed

Benefits

• Generous Time Off Program - Flexibility to care for you and your family
• Wellness Benefits - A variety of world class medical plans to choose from, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs*
• Financial Planning - RSU equity program*, ESPP program*, Retirement program* and Business Travel Insurance
• Career Growth - Be valued, Create value approach
• Fun Perks - A Monthly Lifestyle Spending Account credit, an ergonomic and comfortable in-office / WFH setup. Food & Snacks for in-office employees