Commercial Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada BlackBerry Full time

Worker Sub-Type:
Regular

Job Description:

BlackBerry is a transformed company. Today, BlackBerry provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 215M vehicles.

Based in Waterloo, Ontario with offices around the globe, we use AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions to cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and we are a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems.

BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.

BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.

Position Summary

BlackBerry is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to support and grow its global cybersecurity software business.

As a member of BlackBerry's diligent and collegial legal team, you will advise on and negotiate licensing, services and channel agreements and other related agreements.

You will also collaborate with other members of the legal team, functional teams, and leaders across the company on intellectual property, privacy, product security and other business matters.


Responsibilities:

  • Draft and negotiate software license agreements, services agreements, partnering agreements, channel agreements, nondisclosure agreements and related agreements.
  • Provide legal support to the BlackBerry Spark business to mitigate legal risks while advancing business initiatives in compliance with corporate policies.
  • Respond to business queries and evaluate and mitigate risks to provide appropriate legal solutions.
  • Reporting to Director, Legal Counsel
  • Commercial Affairs
Essential Skills and Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant legal experience
  • LLB or JD and admission to practice law
  • Law firm and/or inhouse commercial transactions experience
  • Exceptional social skills and can work in a collaborative team environment
  • Excellent drafting skills and oral and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Enthusiastic learner
  • Ability to work independently with great attention to detail
  • Experience drafting and negotiating software licensing agreements and/or service agreements is a plus
  • Work locations in Ontario (Toronto, Mississauga, Waterloo, and Ottawa)._
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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