Software Licensing Lawyer (SaaS & Tech Transactions) | Remote / Toronto

Software Licensing Lawyer (SaaS & Tech Transactions) | Remote / Toronto

The Opportunity

Are you a senior Software Licensing Lawyer looking to work with the world’s most influential tech companies? This is a high-impact opportunity to join the global leader in on-demand legal talent. You will tackle complex legal challenges on a global scale, providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients in the SaaS, Cloud, and Fintech sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Provide practical legal advice on international business matters within fast-paced, high-growth environments.

• Complex Negotiations: Draft, review, and negotiate high-value technology agreements, including SaaS, cloud services, data processing (DPA), and API integration contracts.

• Product & Tech Counsel: Advise business and product teams on intellectual property (IP) ownership, cybersecurity, data usage, and technology development legalities.

• Risk & Compliance: Support procurement and vendor management by assessing contract risk, ensuring regulatory and data privacy compliance (PIPEDA/GDPR), and maintaining commercial consistency.

• Process Excellence: Develop and refine standard contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies to streamline global deal execution.

Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ Years of Experience: Proven track record drafting and negotiating software licensing and technology transactions.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Strong mastery of IP law, data privacy principles (including PIPEDA), and commercial contract law.

• Professional Standing: Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

• Adaptability: Ability to transition between different client environments and manage diverse stakeholder expectations.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

• Market-Leading Pay: Highly competitive compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, etc.).

• Remote-First: Predominantly remote work from anywhere in Ontario, with occasional on-site client presence as required.

• Professional Growth: Access to best-in-class professional development and learning resources.

• Diversity & Inclusion: Join a Mansfield Certified legal department and an award-winning employer recognized for LGBTQ+ Equality and social engagement.

How to Apply

Axiom is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and accessibility. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodation is available at all stages of the recruitment process.

Ready to elevate your legal career? [Apply Now / Contact toronto@axiomlaw.com]