Open Source Compliance - Legal Region Counsel Lead

  

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work 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 diverse 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.

Job Description:

   

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.

Position Overview:

The Open Source Region Counsel Lead 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 lead, 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, 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 (Inactive), 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 field or apply your skills to another division.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse 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.

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Job Level:

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