We are actively seeking an experienced business lawyer to join our legal team as Legal Counsel. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of legal experience, with specific expertise in technology and intellectual property law,  SaaS sales agreements, vendor management, non-disclosure agreements, referral and revenue partnership agreements,  data privacy law and a strong interest in legal operations. A high percentage of the work would be the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of a wide variety of commercial contracts.

• Vendor Management:

  • Negotiate, draft, and manage vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards.

• SaaS Sales Agreements:

  • Review and negotiate software-as-a-service (SaaS) sales agreements, licensing agreements, and related contracts.

  • Provide legal guidance on SaaS transactions and API Agreements to ensure alignment with business goals.

• Technology  & IP Law:

  • Offer legal counsel on technology-related issues, including intellectual property, licensing, trademarks and contractual matters.

  • Stay informed about industry trends and changes in technology law, providing proactive guidance to the organization.

• Non-Disclosure Agreements:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate non-disclosure agreements and other commercial contracts.

  • Provide strategic advice on the use of non-disclosure agreements in various business contexts.

• Referral and Revenue Partnership Agreements:

  • Review, negotiate, and draft agreements related to referral and revenue partnerships.

  • Collaborate with business development teams to structure agreements that align with strategic objectives.

• Legal Operations:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize legal processes, enhance efficiency, and contribute to the development of innovative legal strategies with a particular emphasis on the use of AI tools.

  • Implement and maintain best practices to improve overall legal operations.

  • Manage Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform

• Privacy Law:

  • Develop and implement privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with data protection laws.

  • Provide counsel on privacy matters, including data breaches, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance.

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Qualifications:

• Admitted to practice law and an active member in good standing at the Law Society of a Canadian province or territory

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a commercial or technology lawyer with expertise in vendor management, SaaS sales agreements, privacy law, technology law, non-disclosure agreements, and referral and revenue partnership agreements.

• Strong interest and aptitude for legal operations, tech solutions and process improvement with a focus the use of AI tools for automated document review

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.