Legal Counsel, OpenText
Enterprise Information Management software
Job no longer available
Enterprise Information Management software
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable intelligent and connected enterprises by managing, leveraging, securing and gaining insight into enterprise information, on-premises or in the cloud.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a high-performing, self-directed Legal Counsel to join our Partner Legal team
- Approx. 4-6 years’ experience in commercial contracting, preferably in an in-house setting
- Experience with partner (reseller, technology partnerships, distribution agreements) and OEM agreements preferred
- Experience with SaaS subscription agreements, software licenses, master and professional services agreements and data processing agreements
- Experience of anti-trust, anti-corruption and data privacy laws preferred
- A track record of good judgment and decision-making in a legal role with meaningful responsibility
- Membership in good standing with at least one state bar
- Ability to work autonomously and independently drive high value projects to completion Communication skills to effectively interface with non-legal colleagues as well as external partners and customers
- Sound business judgment and the ability to appropriately balance business objectives and legal risk
- Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a new business unit within a dynamic, global corporation
What the job involves
- 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
- As Legal Counsel, you’ll be a key player in supporting OpenText’s Partner and OEM business
- Your role will focus on drafting and negotiating agreements, providing strategic legal guidance, and collaborating across teams to achieve commercial objectives
- You’ll have the opportunity to shape business growth while driving innovation in a global, fast-paced environment
- This is an exceptional opportunity to learn the partner and OEM business of a large enterprise information software and cloud company and meaningfully impact the company’s growth
- It is an exciting time to join our team as we, among other things, look to consolidate the OpenText Partner Network and grow our business with SAP
- The successful candidate will be energized by working in an evolving organization and capable of connecting business strategy to legal work
- Reporting directly to and working closely with, the Sr. Director, General Counsel, Partner & OEM business, you will also be part of a global yet close-knit Legal team
- This role will have both a US and a global focus, and so you must be willing and able to work independently and communicate virtually with team members
- Work cross-functionally with different departments to close deals and achieve the partner and OEM teams’ commercial objectives
- Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements, including partner, reseller and distribution, OEM, SaaS subscription, license, master and professional services, and privacy related agreements
- 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 Partner, OEM, Engineering and other teams that balances business objectives and legal risk
- Keep abreast of changing regulations, laws, and industry standards
- This is more than a legal role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of OpenText’s Partner and OEM business
- You’ll work at the intersection of law and strategy, collaborating closely with senior leadership and global teams to consolidate the OpenText Partner Network and expand partnerships like our growing relationship with SAP
- By joining our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the company’s growth, streamlining processes, and ensuring success in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Our take
Founded in 1991 and growing every day - recently hitting $1B revenue - OpenText offers software applications that manage content or unstructured data for enterprises, such as large companies, government agencies or professional service firms.
The Canadian-based company continues to add to its suite of products and portfolio of acquisitions, expanding its offerings and, in doing so, its market reach. For instance, in August 2023 it launched OpenText Aviator, a generative AI platform for business networks and IT operations, which was expertly designed with the knowledge and expertise of a 25+ year-old company.
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Insights
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back within 2 weeks
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- OpenText's employee programs prioritize employees’ well-being and that of their families. It offers a comprehensive benefit plan, education assistance, a wellness/fitness reimbursement and time off to volunteer
Company values
- Trust
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Customer-first approach
- Being a best place to work
Company HQ
Waterloo, ON
Articles
Leadership
Mark J. Barrenechea
(CEO & CTO, not founder)Previously served as CEO & President of SGI and Rackable Systems, CTO for Computer Associates and Senior Vice President of Applications Development for Oracle.
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