Overview
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.
OpenText is AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. We’re hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.
Responsibilities
- Lead negotiation and drafting efforts on a wide range of SaaS commercial technology agreements including cloud services agreements, software licenses, and professional services
- Act as trusted legal advisor and business partner supporting an evolving business and cross-functional groups
- Drive the legal team’s strategic initiatives, including development and implementation of processes that improve time-to-contract without material increases in risk
- Provide practical guidance to the internal client groups that balance business-oriented solutions and legal risk with a commercial focus. Exposure to complexities of a multi-faceted, global business and cross-functional teams with a focus on collaboration and growth
- Extremely collaborative team of colleagues worldwide. Hybrid office based Canada/US (three days in office, two remote) preferred, or may be virtual. Office locations: Toronto, Richmond Hill, Waterloo, Alpharetta, and Gaithersburg
What You Need To Succeed
- 4+ years previous experience in legal counsel role conducting contract negotiations for technology cloud/SAAS services and software (sell-side)
- Interest in learning new technologies and business models
- Vision to create new templates and streamline processes; and willing to make recommendations and participate in the decision-making process
- Experience doing business with regulated industries, such as healthcare and finance; solid understanding or interest in data privacy/data security a plus
- Strong “hands on” experience drafting, negotiating and providing guidance on a wide variety of agreements: particularly software licensing; hosted/cloud based product agreements; professional services contracts; and maintenance and support agreements
- Knowledge of working in the IT sector and assisting sales executives on commercial and sales transactions
- Ability to advise management on risks across the business and strategies for mitigation
Equity, Diversity, and Accessibility
OpenText is committed to building an inclusive work environment and maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please contact
Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Contract
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Software Development