OpenText 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. At OpenText, 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. OpenText 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. At OpenText, 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. OpenText 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. We're thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity for a commercial Legal Counsel 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. 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 qualified 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. Extremely collaborative team of colleagues worldwide. Office based
- Canada Office locations include: 4+ years previous experience in legal counsel role conducting contract negotiations for technology cloud/SAAS services and software (sell-side). ~ 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; 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. ~ Licensed member of the bar in good standing in a Canadian province. ~ 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 setting 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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.
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