Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel (SaaS - commercial agreements)

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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.

YOUR IMPACT

OpenText is seeking a commercial Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team supporting the On-Demand Messaging (ODM) Sales Team. The OpenText ODM group is part of the Digital Experience business unit and powered by the world’s largest business network in the Cloud.

As a key contributor, you will be negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial technology agreements in support of various Americas-region sales activity, including cloud services agreements, software licenses, professional services, and novel templates keeping pace with new business offerings.

As a trusted partner, you will be instrumental working with cross-functional groups, diverse internal clients, and handling escalations from the business. As a business savvy attorney, you will provide practical guidance to the internal client groups that balance business objectives and legal risk.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• Opportunity to provide meaningful guidance on transactions as well as new go-to-market products.
• Be part of the entire lifecycle of legal business services, from evaluating risk, to updating templates, to creating and delivering training.
• Opportunity to stretch and flex in areas of interest through our internal Legal Department Initiatives program.
• Exposure to complexities of a multi-faceted, global business and cross-functional teams with a focus on collaboration and growth.
• Negotiate a wide variety of sell-side SaaS commercial agreement, making a real difference to the business’ bottom line.
• Building positive working relationships with teammates, subject matter experts, internal clients, and customers
• Drive the legal team’s strategic objectives, including development and implementation of processes that improve time-to-contract without material increases in risk.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 5 - 7 years previous experience of legal counsel role conducting contract negotiations for technology cloud/SaaS services and software (sell-side preferred).
• Strong experience working either as in-house counsel or within law firms handling commercial matters.
• Experience doing business with regulated industries, such as healthcare and finance, 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 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.
• 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.

Salary Statement

This job is expected to pay in the range of $160,000 to $200,000 annual salary as well as a comprehensive and competitive group benefits and healthcare plan. Individual compensation will be determined based on skills and experience comparable to the job requirements.

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. 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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.