We are seeking a versatile, business-minded Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor, managing a broad range of legal matters characteristic of a full-service corporate legal department.
Your day-to-day will heavily focus on drafting and negotiating commercial SaaS transactions, safeguarding data privacy, and navigating emerging AI legal frameworks. Additionally, you will oversee litigation management, advise on product strategy, and support general corporate governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including SaaS subscription agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Professional Services Agreements, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Structure, draft, and negotiate strategic partnership, channel partner, reseller, and referral agreements to expand market reach.
- Manage vendor and procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and inbound technology transfers.
- Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Business Development teams to streamline contract cycles and provide pragmatic, risk-adjusted legal advice.
- Act as embedded product counsel, collaborating with Product and Engineering teams from concept to launch to ensure "compliance-by-design."
- Review product roadmaps, new feature rollouts, and third-party software/API integrations to identify regulatory, intellectual property, and liability risks.
- Assess legal considerations for data ingestion, user workflows, and the technical integration of internal and customer-facing AI tools.
- Advise on global data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, Law 25/PIPEDA) and draft/negotiate Data Processing Addendums (DPAs) and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
- Stay ahead of emerging AI regulatory frameworks and legal trends (e.g., EU AI Act, intellectual property implications of generative AI).
- Manage potential disputes, commercial claims, and active litigation matters under the direction of the General Counsel.
- Coordinate with and manage external counsel efficiently to ensure cost-effective representation and strategic alignment.
- Conduct internal investigations and formulate risk-mitigation strategies to prevent escalation.
- Support corporate governance, compliance, and employment law matters as needed.
- Assist with intellectual property management, including trademark enforcement and protecting proprietary software assets.
- Develop, update, and maintain internal legal playbooks, templates, and compliance policies to scale legal operations.
1. Commercial SaaS & Strategic Partnerships
2. Product Counsel, Integration, & Strategy
3. Data Privacy & AI Governance
4. Litigation Management & Dispute Resolution
5. Full-Service General Corporate Support
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education & Credentials: Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited institution and active membership in good standing with a relevant Bar Association or Law Society.
- Experience: 2–3+ years of experience practicing law, ideally with a mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a technology/SaaS company.
- Product & Strategic Mindset: Experience or strong interest in acting as a product counsel, with the ability to analyze product integrations and technical workflows through a legal lens.
- Privacy & AI Acumen: Strong foundational knowledge of data privacy frameworks. Demonstrated familiarity with, or a keen interest in, AI legal issues, data scraping, and technology ethics.
- Commercial Acumen: Proven track record of negotiating commercial tech transactions and partnership frameworks with sophisticated enterprise clients and procurement teams.
- Communication: Exceptional drafting skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders.
- Remote Autonomy: Proven capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment, maintaining strong communication channels across time zones.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to take on a true "generalist" in-house role within a fast-paced technology environment. Working directly with the General Counsel, you will have a direct impact on product strategy, commercial growth, and risk management while expanding your skillset across multiple legal disciplines.
- An opportunity to work in a values-driven, performance oriented, dynamic and growth focused culture
- We support a remote working environment with a one-time home office allowance and subsidized monthly internet allowance
- Competitive health benefits, dental plans, and retirement savings plan (RRSP, 401K plan etc.)
- Annual fitness allowance
- Mental health support provided through access to Calm Premium meditation app and access to Talkspace
- Access to learning tools & platforms, internal training programs, annual training allowance and certifications (if applicable), and High Talent Programs
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and active membership in good standing with a Bar Association or Law Society
- 2-3+ years practicing law, ideally with a mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house technology/SaaS experience
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial SaaS agreements (subscription agreements, MSAs, PSAs, SLAs)
- Experience structuring and negotiating partnership, channel partner, reseller, and referral agreements
- Knowledge and experience with data privacy frameworks and contracts (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, Law 25/PIPEDA), including drafting/negotiating DPAs and SCCs
- Familiarity with AI legal issues and emerging AI regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act) and intellectual property implications of generative AI
- Experience advising on product integrations, third-party software/API integrations, and related IP/liability risks
- Experience managing litigation, coordinating with external counsel, and conducting internal investigations
- Proven commercial acumen negotiating with enterprise clients and procurement teams
- Exceptional drafting and communication skills to translate legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment across time zones
- Experience managing vendor/procurement contracts, NDAs, and inbound technology transfers
- Experience with trademark enforcement and protecting proprietary software assets
What We Do
Cority is the global enterprise EHS software provider that empowers those who transform the way the world works. For over 35 years, Cority has been powered by a spirit of innovation, deep domain expertise, and a commitment to integrity that enables our customers to achieve higher levels of operational and sustainable performance. With the most comprehensive, human-centered, and secure SaaS platform, Cority helps people and businesses thrive around the world. The company enjoys the industry’s highest levels of client satisfaction and has received many awards for its strong employee culture and outstanding business performance. To learn more, visit www.cority.com.
