Legal Counsel

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.

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YOUR IMPACT

At OpenText, every day is filled with unique and exciting challenges. We're thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity for a commercial Legal Counsel to join our dynamic in-house legal team.

This is a diverse role that will include drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial technology agreements in support of Americas region sales activity for OpenText’s Business Networks business, including software licenses, professional services and cloud services agreements, resolving commercial disputes, providing legal guidance on company transactions and new go-to-market products, and monitoring changes in laws and regulations. In this role, you will be a trusted Legal advisor and business partner collaborating with cross-functional teams and diverse internal clients. Your expertise will be crucial in evaluating risks, updating templates, creating and delivering impactful training, and managing projects that benefit the Legal team. You'll play a crucial role in shaping our success.

What The Role Offers

• Ability to lead negotiation and drafting efforts on a wide range of 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 working with cross-functional groups.
• Participate in 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.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Strong academic record and experience working in a law firm and/or in-house in a corporate environment
• 4+ years previous experience in legal counsel role conducting contract negotiations for technology cloud/SAAS services and software preferred
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution
• If applying to Canada- Admitted to practice law in at least one Canadian province (Ontario preferred)
• If applying to US location- Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, enjoy working in a team environment and confident working at a senior level with lawyers and other professional colleagues
• Interest in learning new technologies and business models; willing to make recommendations and participate in the decision-making process
• Experience doing business with governmental organizations (Federal, state and local) and regulated industries and 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.
• Good judgment, integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to build positive working relationships with teammates, subject matter experts, internal clients and customers
  
  

ONE LAST THING

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Our 30-year legacy encompasses delivering over 700 innovative products and services, with over 120,000 enterprise customers, including 98 of the Top 100 companies, and 150 million end users. 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's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on 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 due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.