Sr. Legal Counsel

Join to apply for the Sr. Legal Counsel role at OpenText 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Opentext - The Information Company 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. AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us. Your Impact OpenText is seeking a commercial Senior Legal Counsel to join our in‑house legal team performing commercial transactional for an established but growing line of business. This is a diverse role that will require negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial technology agreements in support of various Americas‑region sales activity, including cloud services agreements, software licenses, and professional services. The role is also one of trusted Legal advisor supporting a growing and dynamic line of business, and working with cross‑functional groups, researching novel product offerings, and handling escalations are also key components of this position. In this capacity the successful candidate is expected to perform analysis and provide guidance on company transactions as well as new go‑to‑market products, evaluate risk, update templates, create and deliver training, and manage projects of benefit to the Legal team and department. What The Role Offers Working effectively and pragmatically in a fast‑paced environment Managing multiple responsibilities Understanding the complexities of a multi‑faced business Reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, extra credit for software & SaaS Communicating complex matters clearly and solving problems practically Building positive working relationships with teammates, subject matter experts, internal clients and customers Providing high quality, practical support to business Working with systems and processes Triage and prioritization What You Need To Succeed Interest in learning new technologies and business models; vision to create new templates and streamline processes; and willing to make recommendations and participate in the decision‑making process. Strong experience working in a legal department or a law firm handling commercial matters. 6+ years previous experience conducting contract negotiations, preferably concerning technology. Enthusiastic, hard‑working, enjoy working in a team environment and confident working at a senior level with lawyers and other professional colleagues. Experience doing business with regulated industries, and understanding or interest in data privacy/ data security a plus. Solid “hands on” experience drafting, negotiating and providing guidance on a wide variety of agreements; particularly in software licensing, hosted/ cloud‑based product agreements, professional services contracts, and maintenance and support agreements. Knowledge of working within the IT sector and assisting sales executives on commercial and sales transactions. Background in contract support for a variety of business functions including sales, marketing, engineering and other internal clients. Ability to advise management on risks across the business and strategies for mitigation. Good judgment, integrity, and attention to detail. Think creatively. Act professionally Preference will be given to applicants based in Canada. One Last Thing OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention. Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact. 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. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Legal Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at OpenText by 2x Get notified about new Senior Legal Counsel jobs in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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