YOUR IMPACTAt OpenText, every day is filled with unique and exciting challenges. We're thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity for a commercial
Legal Counsel to join our dynamic in-house legal team. This role is perfect for someone eager to work with a wide array of technology and AI forward products and services supporting company growth. You'll be at the forefront of negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial technology agreements, supporting our sales activities across the Americas. From cloud services agreements to software licenses and professional services, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our success.
In this role, you will be a trusted Legal advisor and business partner collaborating with cross-functional teams and diverse internal clients. You'll handle escalations with finesse and provide insightful analysis and guidance on company transactions and innovative go-to-market products. Your expertise will be crucial in evaluating risks, updating templates, creating and delivering impactful training, and managing projects that benefit the Legal team.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS- Ability to lead negotiation and drafting efforts on a wide range of SaaS commercial technology agreements including cloud services agreements, software licenses, and professional services.
- Act as trusted legal advisor and business partner supporting an evolving business and working with cross-functional groups.
- Drive the legal team's strategic initiatives, including development and implementation of processes that improve time-to-contract without material increases in risk.
- Provide practical guidance to the internal client groups that balance business-oriented solutions and legal risk with a commercial focus.
- Exposure to complexities of a multi-faceted, global business and cross-functional teams with a focus on collaboration and growth.
- Extremely collaborative team of colleagues worldwide. Office based - U.S Office locations include: Alpharetta and Gaithersburg
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED - 4+ years previous experience in legal counsel role conducting contract negotiations for technology cloud/SAAS services and software (sell-side).
- Interest in learning new technologies and business models; and using new technologies in your daily work.
- Vision to create new templates and streamline processes; and willing to make recommendations and participate in the decision-making process.
- Experience doing business with regulated industries, such as healthcare and finance; solid understanding or interest in data privacy/data security a plus.
- Strong 1hands on7 experience drafting, negotiating and providing guidance on a wide variety of agreements: particularly software licensing; hosted/cloud based product agreements; professional services contracts; and maintenance and support agreements.
- Knowledge of working in the IT sector and assisting sales executives on commercial and sales transactions.
- Ability to advise management on risks across the business and strategies for mitigation.
- Licensed member of the bar in good standing in a U.S state
- Practical mindset. Think creatively, act professionally.
Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we're happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.
Salary Range: $153,800 - $x; Depending on the candidate's education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.
California Residents: The pay range above is a reasonable estimate of salary based on pay scale, candidate experience, skills, and education. In addition to the comprehensive benefits noted above, the role may be eligible for bonus or commissions.
