Staff Product & Commercial Counsel

Docker, Inc

Staff Product & Commercial Counsel advising Docker’s Product and Engineering teams on open source, cloud, SaaS, licensing, and AI legal issues. Negotiating enterprise agreements and building scalable legal processes for Docker’s developer tools business.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $178,500 - $255,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in open source software licensing, SaaS and cloud services agreements, and AI regulatory compliance. Capable of providing legal counsel throughout the product lifecycle while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Membership In A U.S. State Bar6+ Years Of Relevant Legal ExperienceDeep Familiarity With Open Source Software LicensingHands-On Experience Drafting And Negotiating SaaS Agreements

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Hard Skills

Open Source Software LicensingSaaS AgreementsCloud Services AgreementsIP OwnershipIndemnificationRegulatory ComplianceContract NegotiationLegal DraftingCompatibility AnalysisRisk Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationSound JudgmentAbility To Work IndependentlyCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Virtual ContainersCI/CDAPIsSoftware Supply Chain Security

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership In A U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Developer ToolsCloud ServicesAI Regulatory RequirementsEU AI ActOSS Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerOpen Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as embedded product counsel to Product Management and Engineering across the product lifecycle, advising on products, features, pricing, packaging, Early Access and beta programs, and end-of-life decisions
Advise on open source software licensing, compatibility, usage, contributions, CLAs, and compliance obligations
Draft and maintain product-facing legal terms, subscription and licensing agreements, Early Access and beta terms, fair use and acceptable use policies, and monetization documentation
Structure and negotiate commercial provisions in customer and partner agreements covering product licensing, cloud services, hybrid on-premise and SaaS deployments, IP ownership, indemnification, warranties, and support
Counsel on AI-enabled product features, including training data provenance, output ownership, third-party model licensing, and AI regulatory requirements
Collaborate with GRC on product design and regulatory obligations, including software supply chain security and the EU Cyber Resilience Act
Support IP strategy, trademark usage guidelines, brand protection, and coordination with outside counsel
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting developer tools, open source, cloud services, and AI
Build playbooks, templates, and self-service resources for Product and GTM teams
Report to Docker's Head of Legal and collaborate with Product, Engineering, GRC, Sales, Deal Desk, and senior executives
Take ownership of legal review for product and feature launches
Establish product roadmap legal intake and review processes
Assess product terms and OSS compliance and create improvement roadmaps
Lead assigned product and licensing negotiations
Build and deploy resources supporting product legal review and commercial negotiations

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
6+ years of relevant legal experience, with meaningful in-house experience at a software, cloud, or developer tools company
Deep familiarity with open source software licensing, copyleft and permissive licenses, compatibility analysis, and OSS governance
Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating SaaS, software licensing, and cloud services agreements
Experience negotiating enterprise customer IP, indemnity, and liability provisions
Working technical fluency with virtual containers, registries, CI/CD, APIs, and software supply chain security
Understanding of AI and LLM legal issues, including model licensing, training data, and regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act
AI-Native work capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Sound, risk-calibrated judgment and practical business-oriented solutions
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage competing priorities
Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and build strong working relationships
Docker does not offer visa sponsorship for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
Home office setup
16 weeks of paid Parental leave (after 6 months of employment)
Technology stipend equivalent to $100 USD net/month
PTO plan
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity
Docker Swag
Medical benefits
Retirement
Holidays vary by country
Remote-first culture