Legal Counsel

Hiring Manager: Carolyn Adler Finlayson

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Nancy Jbeily

Job Code Level: LGP5

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

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.
• 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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 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, 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
• Practical and creative problem-solving skills
• Good judgement and ability to advise management on risks across the business and strategies for mitigation
• Active bar admission in the US or Canada

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 commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

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