Gigamon is seeking an experienced Product and Commercial Counsel to support its innovative product portfolio and commercial legal activities, enabling cross-functional teams as the business grows and evolves. The role aims to provide legal guidance on product development, licensing, distribution, marketing, and commercial transactions to protect the hybrid networks and data of large organizations.
Requirements
- Counseled on product lifecycles, software licensing, privacy/data protection, intellectual property, and commercial transactions.
- Drafted and negotiated a wide range of complex contracts supporting sales, partnerships, and operations.
- Supported product development and go-to-market strategies with legal and compliance guidance.
- A licensed attorney in good standing in a relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
- An exceptional drafter, negotiator, and communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
- Business-minded, pragmatic, and resourceful, able to simplify complex issues.
- Curious, proactive, and solutions-oriented with the ability to adapt quickly in a global, fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities
- Advise cross-functional teams on legal, regulatory, and compliance aspects of product development, launch, licensing, distribution, and marketing.
- Provide guidance on intellectual property, data privacy, open source, and technology licensing issues.
- Support go-to-market readiness, strategic partnerships, and product-related commercial activities.
- Draft, negotiate, and review complex agreements, including reseller, end-customer, vendor, professional services, OEM, marketing, and alliance contracts.
- Ensure commercial contracts and transactions align with internal policies, business objectives, and revenue recognition requirements.
- Advise on business law, competition, contract interpretation, and compliance initiatives.
- Assist with disputes, litigation support, and risk management tied to both products and commercial operations.
Other
- Accumulated at least 7+ years of relevant legal experience in technology counseling and commercial law, ideally across both law firm and in-house roles.
- Built trusted cross-functional partnerships and delivered clear, practical legal advice to diverse stakeholders.
- Balanced multiple priorities independently while exercising sound judgment and knowing when to escalate.
- A collaborative partner who builds trust and credibility across all levels of an organization.
- Someone who brings integrity, a positive “can-do” approach — and a sense of humor that makes working together more enjoyable.
