Associate General Counsel, OpenText

$134-192k

Salary in US currency, may vary in other locations

Mid and Senior level

Toronto

Remote from US

More information about location

Information management for enterprises

Open for applications

Information management for enterprises

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceEnterpriseBig dataContentMachine LearningSaaS

Open for applications

$134-192k

Salary in US currency, may vary in other locations

Mid and Senior level

Toronto

Remote from US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceEnterpriseBig dataContentMachine LearningSaaS

Company mission

To enable intelligent and connected enterprises by managing, leveraging, securing and gaining insight into enterprise information, on-premises or in the cloud.

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Role

Who you are

This role is perfect for someone eager to work with a growing line of business and dive into a diverse array of tasks
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

What the job involves

At OpenText, every day is filled with unique and exciting challenges
We're thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity for a commercial Legal Counsel/ Senior Counsel (depending on experience) to join our dynamic in-house legal team
You'll be at the forefront of negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial technology agreements, supporting our sales activities across the Americas
From cloud services agreements to software licenses and professional services, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our success
In this role, you will be a trusted Legal advisor and business partner collaborating with cross-functional teams and diverse internal clients
You'll handle escalations with finesse and provide insightful analysis and guidance on company transactions and innovative go-to-market products
Your expertise will be crucial in evaluating risks, updating templates, creating and delivering impactful training, and managing projects that benefit the Legal team
Ability to 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 working with 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
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

Our take

Founded back in 1991, OpenText offers software applications that manage content or unstructured data for enterprises such as large companies, government agencies or professional service firms.

The company has continuously built out its product suite over the years, keeping pace with the changing market. For example, in 2023 it launched OpenText Aviator, a generative AI platform for business networks and IT operations.

As a recognised market leader, this 25+ year old company shows no signs of slowing down. As well as internal development, it also adds to its value through acquisitions, such as that of MicroFocus in 2023.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

21% employee growth in 12 months

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Company

Company benefits

Education assistance
Wellness/fitness reimbursement
Time off to volunteer

Company HQ

Waterloo, ON

Leadership

Mark J. Barrenechea

(CEO & CTO)

Previously served as CEO and President of SGI and Rackable Systems, CTO for Computer Associates and Senior Vice President of Applications Development for Oracle.

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