Legal
Attorneys at VMware advise upon legal matters arising within a sophisticated and competitive business context. The work of the VMware legal team contributes to the success of the company and the personal development of the attorney. The legal team practices a collaborative, creative, results-oriented approach. The collegial work environment leads to rewarding professional relationships for team members. Attorneys also have the opportunity to work with and advise company executives, who share a high-level of intellect, confidence and professionalism. Legal team members handle, prioritize and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously. This provides excellent opportunities to learn the many aspects of the business and see the results and value of the work and advice.
Contracts
Contracts attorneys negotiate and manage software licensing and services agreements, distribution agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other revenue generating agreements.
Channel & Distribution
Channel & Distribution attorneys drive good business process within an organization pertaining to channel marketing, antitrust and competition law, commercial law, consumer marketing, IP and technology licensing.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property attorneys provide Intellectual Property support to draft, file and prosecute patent applications, to evaluate patent risks relating to corporate initiatives patents, and to assess the strength of the patent portfolio vis-à-vis third parties.
Employment & Litigation
Employment & Litigation attorneys focus on employment counseling and related litigation and transactional matters, including the creation and communication of relevant policies, training and education within the organization pertaining to employment, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations, employee benefits, diversity programs, manager and human resources training, M&A due diligence and integration, and general litigation.
Mergers & Acquisitions and Investments
M&A and Investments attorneys provide legal consultation on transactions, including leading due diligence efforts, drafting and negotiating non-disclosure agreements, term sheets and definitive agreements, coordinating closings and working closely with the corporate development team. Manage legal aspects related to the integration of combined companies, legal entity structuring and subsidiary governance, and assist in the monitoring and maintenance of various corporate governance practices and policies.
Securities & Corporate Governance
Securities & Corporate Governance attorneys and staff manage the preparation and filing of periodic and annual reports and other securities-law filings. We also establish, monitor and maintain various corporate governance practices and policies, including advising the company on governance best practices and maintaining various VMware policies, such as its insider trading policy.
Testimonials
“VMware is a very dynamic environment. You are given the latitude and discretion to think outside of the box and resolve unexpected challenges in creative ways. As VMware continues to expand its product offering and global footprint in an ever changing technological environment, time and again, our Legal Department is called on and rises to the challenge buttressed by the sum of individual contributions; you literally see your input and its impact at work each quarter of every fiscal year.” — Joel, Sr. Manager, Contracts
“Our department is very collegial and the opinion and contribution of each person is respected and valued. This holds true as well in my relationship with my manager who is always available to listen to the issues I am dealing with which helps further my career.” — Lewis, Sr. Contracts Manager
“I really like that the company is on the cutting edge of technology and continues to operate in a creative/open-minded corporate fashion. In my particular position, I really like variation of work/tasks/problems on a daily basis.” — Teresa, Corporate Counsel
“Within the corporate legal team, I’ve found that if you speak up about what you want to do and what you are interested in learning, the team usually finds a way to make that opportunity to work on it happen. I’ve been with VMware for 2 years and have found my role shift, expand and include things I never thought I would be working on – always challenging and so far, never boring.” — Colleen, Corporate Counsel
“VMware provides two distinct advantages in being able to provide learning and growth opportunities. First, as a young and dynamic company, there are always new processes to be put into place and new responsibilities to be assumed, and second, as a cutting edge technology, VMware is exploring a new frontier which inherently results in greater opportunities for members of the VMware family.” — Stephen, Director and Sr. Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions/Investments
“People in the VMware legal department are great. They are hardworking, friendly and good humored people who also appreciate the work-life balance that VMware fosters.” — Jodi, Senior Paralegal, Corporate Securities and Corporate Governance
