Oracle is transforming the Cloud and we’re looking for lawyers to be part of a dynamic, hands-on Cloud Legal team.  At Oracle you will be working on transactions for Cloud solutions that have a huge influence on global society. 

THE MISSION

• Support the Cloud line of business (may include software-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service, infrastructure-as-a-service, data-as-a-service, and associated services)
• Independently handle major tasks  and improvement projects
• Engage with local management
• Liaise with Commercial Management and Contract Management organisations
• Implement legal policies and business practices
• Present and train on Cloud-related issues

THE ROLE

• Draft, vet and negotiate major/non-standard agreements
• Advise the Cloud business on structure of contractual relationship, including appropriate documents to use
• Respond to ad hoc queries, providing appropriate solutions
• Identify, analyse and evaluate risks
• Ensure compliance with Oracle business practices, policies, procedures and law
• Interface with selected external lawyers as required
• Participate in EMEA-wide initiatives as required
• Provide input into new policies and practices

 REQUIREMENTS

• Law degree and professional qualification
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Fluency in English and preferably a 2nd European language
• High-level legal drafting skills (also in English)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Commercial outlook
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to develop detailed understanding of Oracle´s Cloud service offerings
• Ability to develop understanding of Oracle’s business requirements and policies

  IDEAL SKILLS

• Experience with Cloud computing
• Familiarity with data protection / privacy law in European Union
• Familiarity with heavily regulated industries

WHY JOIN ORACLE?

• Flexible hours
• Parental benefits
• Multi-cultural company
• Steadfastly philanthropic
• Focused on building a more sustainable future

 

Provide legal support across all lines of business enabling profitable growth while mitigating legal risks and assure adherence to governance policies, ethics, and country specific laws and regulations

Responsible for providing legal advice to the organization. Close liaison to business in providing a variety of corporate and commercial legal services. May perform litigation on Oracle's behalf or coordinates litigation and other legal, administrative or investigative actions handled by outside counsel. May draft, review, and negotiate major and/or non-standard technology contracts with public and private sector customers, including licensing agreements, professional services agreements, and cloud services agreements. May advise on legal issues involving government and regulatory compliance. Responds to ad hoc queries to include identification, analysis, and evaluation of risks in order to provide appropriate legal solutions. Works closely with other lawyers throughout Oracle and coordinates legal matters handled by outside lawyers. Demonstrates deep general commercial or functional knowledge across a wide range of sub disciplines within the individual's specialty area(s), (e.g., general corporate law, antitrust/competition law, securities compliance and regulatory, employment law, immigration law, cloud transactions, data privacy, risk management asset-backed financing, contract management, intellectual property, trade secrets, advertising law, registration and other resolutions specific to the computer and technology industry)

Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. 8+ years related experience. Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, or similar background is a plus for roles within certain sub disciplines. Completed law degree and member of bar association in relevant jurisdictions. Excellent legal skills and business judgment in areas of responsibility. Proficient writing skills.

As part of Oracle's employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).