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Senior Product & Commercial Counsel

Docker· General & Administrative
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Remote$178.5k - $255kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Hybrid senior legal role advising on product and commercial matters, with focus on open source licensing, cloud services, and AI-enabled product features. Reports to Head of Legal; partner with Product, Engineering, GRC, Sales, and Deal Desk to enable Docker’s product lifecycle from design to monetization while managing IP and licensing risk.

Responsibilities

  • Primary function will be to serve as embedded product counsel to Docker's Product Managers and Engineering teams, providing pragmatic, business-oriented advice on new products, features, pricing and packaging changes, Early Access and beta programs, and end-of-life decisions.
  • Advise on open source software matters, including license analysis and compatibility (Apache, MIT, BSD, GPL, LGPL, AGPL, and source-available licenses), inbound and outbound OSS usage, contribution and CLA policies, and compliance obligations across Docker's products and distribution channels.
  • Secondary function as needed, draft and maintain Docker's product-facing legal terms, including service-specific terms, subscription and licensing agreements, Early Access and beta terms, fair use and acceptable use policies, and documentation supporting new monetization models.
  • Structure and negotiate commercial provisions in customer and partner agreements relating to product licensing, cloud services, hybrid on-premise and SaaS deployments, IP ownership, indemnification, warranties, and support commitments, in partnership with Sales and Deal Desk.
  • Counsel on AI-enabled product features, including training data provenance, output ownership, third-party model licensing, and evolving AI regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with GRC on the intersection of product design and regulatory obligations, including software supply chain security expectations and emerging regimes such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
  • Support IP strategy, including trademark usage guidelines, brand protection in product and marketing contexts, and coordination with outside counsel on IP matters.
  • Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments affecting developer tools, open source, cloud services, and AI, advising the organization on necessary updates and adjustments.
  • Help build scalable playbooks, templates, and self-service resources that allow Product and GTM teams to move quickly within well-defined guardrails.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 6+ years of relevant legal experience, with a meaningful portion in-house at a software, cloud, or developer tools company; a combination of law firm and in-house experience is ideal.
  • Deep familiarity with open source software licensing, including copyleft and permissive license regimes, license compatibility analysis, and OSS program governance.
  • Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating SaaS, software licensing, and cloud services agreements, including enterprise customer negotiations of IP, indemnity, and liability provisions.
  • Working technical fluency with developer software concepts such as virtual containers, registries, CI/CD, APIs, and software supply chain security; direct familiarity with Docker's products or comparable developer platforms is a strong plus.
  • Understanding of AI and LLM legal issues, including model licensing, training data, and applicable regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act.
  • AI-Native work capability.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for Product Managers and Engineers.
  • Sound, risk-calibrated judgment and a bias toward practical solutions that enable the business.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and to manage competing priorities independently.
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and build strong working relationships.

Skills

Required:Open source licensing and governanceSaaS/software licensing negotiationAI and regulatory compliance

Benefits

  • Remote-first by design – Work from your home, with offices in Seattle and Paris for connection and collaboration.
  • Flexibility that fits your life – We trust you to manage your schedule while delivering great work.
  • Time to recharge – Generous PTO, designated quarterly Whaleness Days, and a designated end-of-year Whaleness break.
  • Home office support – Set up your workspace for comfort and success.
  • Technology stipend – Equivalent to US$100 net per month to help support your work.
  • Learning & development – Annual stipend for conferences, courses, certifications, and continued learning.
  • Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid parental leave after six months of employment.
  • Equity for all full-time employees – Share in Docker's long-term success as we continue to grow.
  • Comprehensive benefits – Medical, retirement, and paid holidays vary by country.
  • Docker swag – Representative branding.
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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