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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.
Skills Required
- Active member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 7+ years of relevant experience in a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department in SaaS or 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
- 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
What We Do
BlueCat is the Adaptive DNS™ company. Our mission is to help the world’s largest organizations thrive on network complexity, from the edge to the core. To do this, BlueCat re-imagined DNS. The result – Adaptive DNS™ – is a dynamic, open, secure, scalable, and automated resource that supports the most challenging digital transformation initiatives, like adoption of hybrid cloud and rapid application development.
