Commercial Paralegal

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Montréal, QC, CAN
In-Office
Entry level
Cloud • Information Technology
The Role
Provides day-to-day legal support focused on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including customer, supplier, SaaS, reseller, and referral agreements. Supports data protection compliance, privacy and security questionnaires, intellectual property matters, contract interpretation, RFPs, and internal stakeholders across the business. Maintains legal templates and processes, identifies risks, escalates complex issues, and coordinates with external counsel.
Summary Generated by Built In

At XTM Group, we build technology that helps enterprises connect with global audiences faster and more efficiently. Our Translation Management platform enables organizations to automate and streamline every stage of the localization process.

We believe innovation happens when talented people collaborate, experiment, and continuously learn. That’s why we foster an inclusive, solution-oriented culture where curiosity, teamwork, and ownership are valued every day. Our mission is to become the leading enterprise Translation Management System — and we’re looking for people who want to help shape the future of global communication technology.

The Role

Hybrid (3-4 days from the office)

Reporting to and working closely with the Legal & Compliance Director and Senior Legal Counsel, both based in the UK, you will provide day-to-day legal support to the business, with a particular focus on commercial contracts. Working under the guidance of Chloe and the wider Legal team, you will help ensure that customer and supplier agreements protect the company's interests, support business objectives and mitigate legal and commercial risks.

Responsibilities

Commercial & Contract Management
  • Draft, review and support the negotiation of commercial agreements, including customer and supplier contracts, NDAs, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Order Forms, Statements of Work (SOWs), reseller and referral agreements, and other commercial documentation.
  • Support internal stakeholders, particularly Sales, throughout the contract review and negotiation process to facilitate deal execution while protecting the company's commercial interests.
  • Review contractual terms and help identify potential legal and commercial risks, escalating complex issues where appropriate.
  • Maintain and update contract templates, policies, playbooks and supporting documentation.
  • Assist with legal aspects of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), including customer contract-related queries.
Data Protection & Compliance
  • Support the company's compliance efforts in relation to applicable data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA and relevant Canadian privacy legislation.
  • Assist with customer security, privacy and compliance questionnaires and related RFP responses.
  • Work with internal teams to support privacy policies and appropriate data-handling practices.
Intellectual Property
  • Assist with the protection and management of the company's intellectual property, including software, trademarks and copyrights.
  • Review intellectual property provisions in commercial, supplier and partner agreements, seeking guidance from senior colleagues where needed.
General Legal Support
  • Provide day-to-day legal support to internal stakeholders across Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Service Support, HR and Finance.
  • Assist with contract interpretation and queries relating to contractual rights, obligations and potential risks.
  • Support the Legal team with a range of other legal matters, including employment law, intellectual property and data privacy.
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel as required.
  • Contribute to improving legal processes, workflows and documentation.

Requirements
  • Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Executive or in a similar legal role, with strong experience drafting, reviewing and supporting the negotiation of commercial contracts.
  • A legal qualification or relevant legal training is preferred.
  • Experience with a range of commercial agreements, such as NDAs, customer and supplier contracts, and other business agreements.
  • An understanding of general legal principles and an interest in developing knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations, including GDPR.
  • Experience in the technology or SaaS industry is an advantage but is not essential.
  • Strong attention to detail, organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn and develop within a collaborative Legal team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different departments.
    • ............................The ability to work independently on day-to-day tasks while recognising when to seek guidance or escalate more complex matters.

BenefitsWhy You’ll Enjoy Working Here

At XTM, we want people to do meaningful work, grow their careers, and have the freedom to innovate. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Make a real impact — contribute to meaningful business outcomes, solve challenges, and help shape the future of our products and services.
  • Innovate with AI and technology — explore new ideas, use modern tools, and find smarter ways to work, build, and solve problems.
  • Grow your career globally — develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues, and explore opportunities across our international teams.
  • Collaborate across disciplines — work with talented people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise to turn ideas into practical solutions.
  • Keep learning and evolving — stay curious, explore emerging trends, and develop your expertise in a culture that values continuous improvement.
  • Enjoy competitive rewards and benefits — access compensation and benefits designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing.

Benefits may vary depending on location and employment type. Your Talent Partner will share additional details during the hiring process.

Inclusion at XTM

At XTM Group, we believe diverse perspectives create stronger ideas, better products, and more meaningful experiences. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know — we’re happy to support you.

What to Expect from the Hiring Process

We aim to create a hiring experience that is transparent, engaging, and respectful of your time.

Application Review

Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and experience carefully.

Introductory Conversation

If your profile aligns with the role, you’ll meet with a Talent Partner to discuss your background, career goals, and the opportunity in more detail.

Skills & Team Conversations

You’ll connect with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to discuss your experience, skills, problem-solving approach, and how you can contribute to the team and the wider business.

Final Discussions

Depending on the process, there may be a final conversation focused on strategic thinking, collaboration, and long-term growth potential.

Offer & Onboarding

Successful candidates will receive a tailored offer and onboarding support to help them succeed from day one.

Recruitment Notice

Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activity. Official communications from XTM will only come from email domains ending in:

  • @xtm-intl.com
  • @xtm.ai
  • @xtm.cloud
  • @transifex.com

Skills Required

  • Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Executive, or in a similar legal role
  • Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and supporting negotiation of commercial contracts
  • Experience with NDAs, customer contracts, supplier contracts, and other business agreements
  • Understanding of general legal principles
  • Interest in developing knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations, including GDPR
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Proactive, practical problem-solving approach and willingness to learn
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and recognize when to seek guidance or escalate complex matters
  • Legal qualification or relevant legal training
  • Experience in the technology or SaaS industry
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The Company
HQ: London
201 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

XTM International develops and sells XTM Cloud, a web-based, translation management system (TMS) with an integrated Computer Aided Translation (CAT) tool. Our mission is to help enterprises reach global markets more efficiently by creating, delivering and supporting an industry leading, easy to use platform to automate and manage all aspects of the localization process.” XTM is the complete translation solution for enterprises, LSPs and freelance translators. The system stores all linguistic assets and project data centrally, allowing users to collaborate on translation tasks, leveraging translation memory and terminology in real time. The flexible and automated workflow streamlines work and provides project managers with an up to date view of the project status. XTM is a modular system with an extensive web service API that allows integration with third-party systems. XTM Cloud is the SaaS version of the software, while XTM Suite is the traditionally licenced application for installation on client’s servers. XTM is cost effective, easy to use and reduces the technical barriers to installing and maintaining advanced CAT tools. Our customers around the globe, who benefit from the latest technology, include organizations of all sizes from freelance translators to the largest translation agencies and enterprises. For further information about XTM please contact our sales team ([email protected] - 0044 1753 480 479) or visit our website - https://xtm.cloud the translation management system.

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