Senior Legal Counsel, BlueCat
CA$180-200k
+ Discretionary Bonus Plan
Intelligent network operations
Open for applications
Intelligent network operations
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
CA$180-200k
+ Discretionary Bonus Plan
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To help network teams accelerate businesses.
Role
Who you are
- Active member in good standing with Law Society of Ontario
- 7+ years of relevant experience in a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department in SaaS/software
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, technology development contracts and partner agreements
- Knowledge of data privacy requirements and experience with data protection agreements
- Exceptional negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with ability to support fast-paced sales and partner transactions and advise internal sales clients
- Business-minded individual with a commercial mindset
- Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver results
- Creative problem-solving skills and a collaborative team player
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel based in Toronto with strong technology background to join our organization as a key member of our Legal team, reporting to the Global General Counsel. This is a hybrid role with flexibility between remote and in-office at our Toronto headquarters
- Provide business-focused legal advice on technology transactions, such as SaaS, software licensing, software development, technology partnerships and services engagements
- Support internal compliance initiatives on topics such as privacy, open source, marketing, export compliance and others
- Support M&A activity, including overseeing due diligence and assisting with post-acquisition integration activities
- Work with product teams on development of new products and features and advise on intellectual property, open source, data protection and similar topics
- Assist with management of legal entities in various global jurisdictions
- Coordinate with outside legal counsel in different parts of the world
Our take
DNS (Domain Name System) is the backbone of internet navigation, translating domain names into IP addresses to connect users with websites. However, many enterprises still rely on outdated DNS systems, which can severely hinder IT operations. BlueCat addresses these issues by providing advanced DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management) solutions, offering businesses a faster, more efficient way to manage their network infrastructure.
BlueCat's solutions accelerate the adoption of cloud computing and automation, making it highly attractive to large-scale enterprises looking to streamline IT operations and reduce costs. By simplifying complex network management, BlueCat helps companies enhance efficiency and adapt to modern technological needs.
The company is making significant strides, with the recent announcement of new capabilities to help organizations modernize their network infrastructure. Alongside this, it also appointed a new Chief Product and Chief Technology Officer and partnered with Grupo Dice to transform DDI management across Mexico and Latin America These exciting developments signal a bright future for BlueCat as it continues to lead the way in network modernization.
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Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jul 2011
$16.8m
SERIES B
Oct 2009
$11m
SERIES A
Total funding: $27.8m
Company HQ
Nortown, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Stephen Devito
(CEO)Stephen joined BlueCat in 2018, initially serving as the company's CFO before becoming CEO in 2020. Previously, he served as the CFO at Q4 and as an Executive VP & CFO at Marketwired.
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