Senior Legal Contract Specialist

5 days ago


Greater Toronto Area, Canada Pivotree Full time
Pivotree Career Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Contract Specialist to join our team at Pivotree. As a key member of our legal function, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day management of commercial agreements and its subsidiaries.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level contract manager to build strong expertise in commercial agreements related to services and products within the technology sector.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of corporate/commercial agreements and related documents, including client (managed and professional services), channel partnership, reseller, vendor, non-disclosure, license, privacy, and security agreements.
  • Developing, drafting, revising, administering, implementing, and interpreting the company's standard contracting policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Provide business acumen to the design of long-term contractual arrangements and deal structures.
  • Assist with RFPs and procurement efforts.
  • Assist with providing legal advice regarding privacy compliance requirements in countries where Pivotree does business, and opportunities for improvement of privacy policies.
  • Assist with legal due diligence from a corporate/commercial perspective on prospective acquisition targets and help manage the integration of corporate/commercial systems/processes post-acquisition.
  • Support the continuous improvement of legal and business processes to promote efficiency.
  • Assist in providing internal training sessions across different functional areas on legal and compliance issues and updates to relevant legislation and regulations.
  • Assisting with other general legal matters as they arise.
Requirements
  • Excellent academic credentials.
  • 2-5 years of experience in contract management, particularly within the technology sector.
  • Proven ability to negotiate and draft complex contracts, including MSAs, software licenses, service agreements, and partnership contracts.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the complexities involved in software licensing and service agreements, including SaaS, maintenance, and support contracts.
  • Excellent analytic, legal drafting, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Experience in IP, privacy, securities, and/or compliance practice an asset.
  • Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to dig into an issue or problem with minimal supervision.
  • Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Highly responsible with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented with high work quality and ethics.
  • Flexible team player – highly adaptable and comfortable with change.
  • Curiosity – you are not content with status quo – you are comfortable in recommending improvements to any and all processes company-wide.
About Pivotree

Pivotree is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace.



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