At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

Overview: As an important member of the Product, Intellectual Property and Procurement (PIPP) Team at Juniper, the candidate will be a seasoned attorney working with business units to support all aspects of product development and new product introductions through the entire product life cycle, from design for security/compliance/manufacturing, product development, to sales and post-sales support. The product attorney will have an emphasis on providing legal support for the open source program, providing legal support for cybersecurity programs, artificial intelligence (AI), advising the company on a wide-range of open source licensing, cybersecurity, AI and compliance matters. The candidate will contribute to and oversee a variety of objectives, and will align and coordinate priorities and activities with cross-functional stakeholders.

The attorney will be embedded with engineering and product management teams, and work closely with the privacy, security, IP, trade compliance and other members of the Legal department to provide integrated support, including coordination of holistic legal review of new products and product features for compliance with AI, data protection, export control, localization, open source, third-party licensing terms and other applicable requirements. This is a newly created position reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Senior Director. The Product Counsel may be located at Juniper’s headquarters in Sunnyvale, California (hybrid position), or anywhere in the US.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Support product managers and engineers within development teams by providing integrated legal review of new products and new product features, including for compliance with regulatory (e.g., AI, privacy and security) and third-party licensing requirements
Embed with product development teams to support all aspects of engineering development throughout the entire product life cycle
Act as a primary point of contact within the Products, IP and Procurement legal team for Open Source and/or cybersecurity related activities
Maintain authoritative knowledge of Juniper’s Open Source usage and/or cybersecurity policies and review procedures
Collaborating closely with software development and software assurance teams to drive strategy and policies related to the use of and contributions to open source projects
Coordinate with the AI, privacy, security, IP, trade compliance and other members of the legal department to translate risk management requirements into the product development process
Support product end of life and end of service issues
Monitor global regulations that affect product introductions and work with product design teams during early phase of the product life cycle to ensure compliance by design

Required Experience and Qualifications:

JD degree or equivalent. Admission to the State of California Bar or other states
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a product attorney; relevant in-house experience within a large, complex organization or high-tech corporate environment
Experienced in embedding inside R&D teams and providing early risk management guidance and advice
Understanding of Linux, embedded systems, software containers, build systems, and/or computer networking is preferred
Familiarity with product-related regulatory compliance requirements such as export control, intellectual property, privacy, standards, cybersecurity and customized go-to-market terms
Proven expertise in advising business clients regarding open source legal issues, and a dedication to developing solutions for business clients

Essential Attributes:

Capacity to think analytically and strategically to identify issues early on at the first line of defense and to develop long-term solutions
Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to take the legal lead on a project, juggle and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to facilitate mutual understanding between the business side and the legal department
Technically inclined and technology savvy with some level of technical background, including experience with software products for engineering applications and exposure to end of life or end of service issues. Strong business acumen, organizational skills, and attention to detail/accuracy
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization; exceptional consultative skills
Ability to thrive in a high-functioning, fast-paced environment
Trustworthy, collegial, cooperative, authentic, transparent
Knowledge about interactions with regulatory and standard setting bodies
A technical degree in science or engineering is preferred
Prior experience as a commercial attorney is preferred

Minimum Salary: $172,000.00

Maximum Salary:$247,250.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $172,000.00 and $247,250.00/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Juniper’s pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether its downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bangalore, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their lifes work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - its an opportunity to help change the world...

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT JUNIPER

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together. We know from experience that people from underrepresented groups often do not apply for roles they do not feel they meet all the criteria for. If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to speak with you.

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