Senior Legal Counsel

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel based in Toronto with strong technology background to join our organization as a senior member of our Legal team, reporting to the Global General Counsel. This is a broad role spanning technology transactions, M&A support, compliance and privacy for a global technology company. Role is hybrid with flexibility between remote and in-office at our Toronto headquarters. 

Responsibilities:

• Own technology transactions end-to-end, such SaaS, software licensing, software development, technology partnerships and services engagements.

• Drive internal compliance initiatives on topics such as privacy, open source, marketing, export compliance and others. 

• Take a lead role in M&A, overseeing due diligence and driving post-acquisition integration.

• Advise on intellectual property, open source, data protection and similar topics.

• Manage legal entities across our global jurisdictions.

• Manage outside counsel relationships around the world.

Qualifications:

• 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.

• Exceptional negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with ability to support fast-paced sales and partner transactions and advise internal sales clients.

• Knowledge of data privacy requirements and experience with data protection agreements.

This position offers a base salary range of $190,000 - $208,000 CAD per year plus participation in a discretionary bonus plan. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and qualifications. The role is for an existing vacancy.