Senior Legal Counsel, League

• Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment?
• Legal Experience: 5+ years of experience in private practice or in-house at a company specializing in enterprise SaaS contracting
• Education: A J.D./LL.B, in good standing with a Canadian Law Society
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to lead complex commercial negotiations and achieve successful results
• Global Perspective: Experience with cross-border transactions and negotiating with international counterparties (US/Canada required; UK/EU, Australia is a plus)
• Independence & Agility: Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving tech environment, managing tight deadlines and prioritizing effectively
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders
• Legal Area of Expertises: Experience with information technology, software, and SaaS is essential

Desirable

• We're seeking a dynamic Senior Legal Counsel to join our team and play a pivotal role in our sales organization's success
• Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, as a key advisor, you'll navigate complex commercial agreements, lead crucial negotiations, and contribute to our continued growth in the fast-paced SaaS industry
• This isn't just a legal role; it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and make a real impact
• Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted legal advisor to our sales team and other business units, providing guidance on diverse and complex revenue-generating commercial matters
• Negotiation Leadership: Spearhead negotiations and offer expert counsel on enterprise SaaS agreements and licensing arrangements, ensuring favorable outcomes and risk mitigation
• Contract Excellence: Draft, review, negotiate, and provide comprehensive guidance on a wide range of commercial agreements, driving efficiency and compliance
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with external enterprise clients, partners, advisors, and vendors on legal matters, building strong relationships and fostering trust
• Dispute Resolution: Support management by advising on contract interpretation and resolving disputes, protecting the company's interests
• External Counsel Management: Oversee external legal counsel as needed, ensuring high-quality service and cost-effectiveness
• Ensure access management is performed in compliance with the employee's role and responsibilities
• Responsibility and accountability for executing League's policies and procedures within the department/ team
• Notification of HR, Legal, Compliance & Security of any incidents, breaches or policy violations
• Compliance with Information Security Policies

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• You should receive a confirmation email after submitting your application
• A recruiter (not a computer) reviews all applications at League
• If we see alignment with League's needs, a recruiter will reach out to learn more about your goals. The recruiter will also share the team-specific interview process depending on the roles you are exploring
• The final step is an offer, which we hope you will accept!
• Prior to joining us, we conduct reference and background checks. Additional checks could be required for US Candidates, depending on the role you are exploring