[High Salary] Open Source Compliance

Open Source Compliance - Legal Region Counsel This role has been designed as Hybrid with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office Who We Are Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work We help companies connect protect analyze and act on their data and applications wherever they live from edge to cloud so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today s complex world Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what s next We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs We make bold moves together and are a force for good If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you Open up opportunities with HPE Within HPE our Operations Legal and Admin teams work across the business providing visible accountability and measurable outcomes With a variety of roles and responsibilities these teams really connect the dots giving us the essential insights support and capability to accelerate our transformation to be the world s edge to cloud company Join us redefine what s next for you The Open Source Region Counsel will be a key member of HPE s Open Program Office OPO providing comprehensive legal guidance and support on all aspects of open source software use compliance and strategy This role requires a deep understanding of open source licensing community dynamics and the legal implications of open source contributions and usage The successful candidate will work closely with product development teams legal compliance and business units to ensure that HPE s use of open source software aligns with business objectives while mitigating legal risks As an Open Source Counsel you will have the opportunity to shape the future of open source strategy at HPE working with a dynamic and forward-thinking team What you ll do Responsibilities Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the use modification and distribution of open source software Provide expert legal advice on open source software licensing compliance and strategy to internal stakeholders including developers engineers product managers and executives Advise other attorneys on open source matters and help adapt review processes to meet dynamic industry changes Develop and implement comprehensive open source compliance programs including policies procedures and training to ensure adherence to open source licensing requirements Formulate and maintain internal policies and best practices regarding the use and contribution to open source projects Conduct legal due diligence on open source software components used in HPE products and services ensuring proper licensing and compliance Design and deliver training programs for HPE employees on open source software policies legal risks and best practices Provide legal support for transactions involving open source software including mergers and acquisitions partnerships and software licensing agreements Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering product management compliance and procurement to ensure alignment and understanding of open source policies and strategies Manage and resolve legal disputes related to open source software including infringement claims and license compliance issues Support the expansion of open source reviews into other areas of open technology investment such as open data open AI models open standards etc What you need to bring Education and Experience Required Advanced university degree in law e g JD or LLB Meets local legal license requirements Typically 3-7 years of legal experience with a significant focus on IP and open source software licensing and compliance In-depth knowledge of open source licenses e g GPL LGPL Apache MIT plus non-open source licenses e g SSPL BUSL and their implications for intellectual property and software development and distribution Ability to engage in tooling to facilitate reviews such as scanners e g FNCI BlackDuck etc and workflow e g Jira Strong understanding of open source development practices and culture Demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing legal strategies and policies related to open source software and training others Well-developed level of business experience supporting clients or advising on legal matters such as product launches and M A due diligence Strong analytical negotiation and communication skills Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders Demonstrated understanding of legal negotiation or counseling Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment English language skills to business standard Preferred Qualifications Background in Computer Science Engineering or another related technical field or experience working closely with software development teams Prior experience working as in-house counsel in a technology company Relevant certifications in open source software or intellectual property law Additional Skills Accountability Accountability Action Planning Active Learning Active Listening Bias Business Coaching Computer Literacy Conflict Resolution Creativity Critical Thinking Data Analysis Management Data Collection Management Inactive Design Thinking Empathy Follow-Through Growth Mindset Intellectual Curiosity Inactive Law Legal Consulting Legal Practices Legal Risk Legal Support Long Term Planning 5 more What We Can Offer You Health Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical financial and emotional wellbeing Personal Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are the better we all are We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your 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