22 Oct
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The Information
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Richmond Hill
22 Oct
The Information
Richmond Hill
The company - THE INFORMATION COMPANYthe company is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. 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.
AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. At the company, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.
As the Information Company, our mission at the company is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Technology for the Legal markets, Digital Security Solutions, Enterprise Information Management, and Digital Platforms.
YOUR IMPACT the company is seeking a commercialLegal Counsel to join our in-house legal team performing commercial transactional for an established but growing line of business. This is a diverse role that will require negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial technology agreements in support of various North American-region sales activity, including cloud services agreements, software licenses, and professional services. The role is also one of trusted Legal advisor supporting a growing and dynamic line of business, and working with cross-functional groups, researching novel product offerings, and handling escalations are also key components of this position.
In this capacity the successful candidate is expected to perform analysis and provide guidance on company transactions as well as new go-to-market products, evaluate risk, update templates, create efficiencies, create and deliver training, and manage projects of benefit to the Legal team and department. Use of AI and the ability to support a business leaning heavily into this field is also an important part of this position.
What the Role Offers
Working effectively and pragmatically in a rapid-paced environment
Managing multiple responsibilities while understanding the complexities of a multi-faceted business
Reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, extra credit for software & SaaS
Communicatingcomplex matters clearly and solving problems practically
Building positive working relationships with teammates, subject matter experts, internal clients and customers
Providing high quality, practical support to business
Working with systems and processes
Triage and prioritization
What You Need to Succeed
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.
Strong experience working in a legal department or a law firm handling commercial matters.
4+ years previous experience conducting contract negotiations, preferably concerning technology.
Enthusiastic, hard-working, enjoy working in a team environment and confident working at a senior level with lawyers and other professional colleagues.
Experience doing business with regulated industries, and understanding or interest in data privacy/ data security a plus.
Solid “hands on” experience drafting, negotiating and providing guidance on a wide variety of agreements;
particularly in software licensing, hosted/ cloud based product agreements, professional services contracts, and maintenance and support agreements.
Knowledge of working within the IT sector and assisting sales executives on commercial and sales transactions. Work with GenAI systems, contracting, and regulation strongly preferred.
Background in contract support for a variety of business functions including sales, marketing, engineering and other internal clients.
Ability to advise management on risks across the business and strategies for mitigation.
Good judgment, integrity, and attention to detail, think creatively, act professionally
One Last Thing the company is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention. Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At the company, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a compan
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