Senior Legal Counsel

5 days ago

Richmond Hill, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time
Senior Legal Counsel (M&A)

Req id: 40706

Location: Richmond Hill, ON, CA

OPENTEXT
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

YOUR IMPACT

An exceptional opportunity has arisen at OpenText for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house M&A team based in the Richmond Hill office. Reporting to the VP, Legal M&A, and working closely with the broader legal team and Corporate Development team, this strategic in-house counsel position is dedicated to supporting the company's global M&A activities. OpenText has completed over $15 billion in M&A over the last 10 years and M&A continues to be one of OpenText’s leading growth drivers - you would be a key player in supporting this growth with high visibility to leadership.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

  • Partnering with the Corporate Development team to lead OpenText’s M&A transactions - mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
  • Managing all legal aspects of OpenText’s transactions globally from inception to completion, including establishing appropriate transaction structures, letters of interest, term sheets, coordinating the due diligence process, and negotiating transaction documentation.
  • Handling the internal approval process and supporting closing transactions and some post-closing integration activities.
  • Cross functional teamwork to create continuous improvements, scalability, and operational excellence in deal and integration processes and execution.
  • Advise senior business leaders on legal risks and propose business-oriented solutions with a commercial focus.
  • Coordinating with outside legal counsel.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • 5+ years M&A experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department with high volume of M&A activity.
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • Must have experience managing and executing complex private and public M&A processes, including overseeing M&A transactions from legal due diligence to closing.
  • Ability to work autonomously and drive high value projects to completion.
  • Communication skills to effectively interface with all levels of leadership as well as external partners and customers.
  • Sound business judgment and the ability to appropriately balance business objectives and legal risk.
  • Work under pressure and retain a sense of humor, strong sense of accountability, and inclusivity.

ONE LAST THING:

OpenText is more than just a corporation; it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 days ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada opentext Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel sought for in-house M&A team to support global M&A activities, partnering with Corporate Development team to lead transactions, managing legal aspects, and advising senior business leaders on legal risks. OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are key components of our...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    4 months ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada opentext Full time

    OPENTEXT OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 months ago

    Richmond Hill, Canada OpenText Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel (M&A)OPENTEXTOpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 months ago

    Richmond Hill, Canada OpenText Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel (M&A)OPENTEXTOpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Richmond Hill, Canada OpenText Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel (M&A)OPENTEXTOpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    3 days ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada OpenText Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel (M&A) Job OpportunityOpenText, a global leader in information management, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to support the company's global M&A activities.Role OverviewThis strategic in-house counsel position is dedicated to partnering with the Corporate Development team to lead OpenText's M&A transactions, managing all legal aspects, and...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    3 days ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada OpenText Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel (M&A) Job OpportunityOpenText, a global leader in information management, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to support the company's global M&A activities.Role OverviewThis strategic in-house counsel position is dedicated to partnering with the Corporate Development team to lead OpenText's M&A transactions, managing all legal aspects, and...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Richmond, British Columbia, Canada CB Canada Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team at CB Canada. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and analyzing and summarizing legal documentation.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct thorough legal research and provide expert advice to...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    5 days ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel (M&A) - OpenTextJob Summary OpenText Corporation is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    5 days ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel (M&A) - OpenTextJob Summary OpenText Corporation is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    4 months ago

    Richmond Hill, Canada OpenText Full time

    OPENTEXT  OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    4 months ago

    Richmond Hill, Canada opentext Full time

      OPENTEXT OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    5 days ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel for Mergers and AcquisitionsAbout the RoleThis is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house M&A team at OpenText Corporation. As a key member of our legal team, you will play a critical role in supporting the company's global M&A activities.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with the Corporate...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    5 days ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel for Mergers and AcquisitionsAbout the RoleThis is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house M&A team at OpenText Corporation. As a key member of our legal team, you will play a critical role in supporting the company's global M&A activities.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with the Corporate...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    5 days ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house M&A team at OpenText Corporation. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the company's global M&A activities.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with the Corporate Development team to lead OpenText's M&A transactions, including mergers,...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    5 days ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house M&A team at OpenText Corporation. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the company's global M&A activities.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with the Corporate Development team to lead OpenText's M&A transactions, including mergers,...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 month ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, L2C, York region, Canada OpenText Full time

    Senior Legal Counsel (M&A)OPENTEXTOpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    5 days ago

    Richmond Hill, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time

    h3>Senior Legal Counsel (M&A) OPENTEXT OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 week ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada OpenText Full time

    About the RoleOpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada OpenText Full time

    About the RoleOpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of...