Sr. Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel – OpenText OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. You will partner with highly regarded companies, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation. 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 shape the future of information management. Your Impact OpenText is seeking a commercial Senior Legal Counsel to join our in‑house legal team performing commercial transactional work for a growing line of business. This diverse role requires negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial technology agreements, including cloud services agreements, software licenses, and professional services contracts. The successful candidate will provide legal advice, research new product offerings, handle escalations, analyze transactions, evaluate risk, update templates, deliver training, and manage projects that benefit 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; 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. 8+ years previous experience conducting contract negotiations, preferably concerning technology. Enthusiastic, hard‑working, enjoys 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. This role is a hybrid position (in office 3 days a week), with OpenText offices in Mississauga, Richmond Hill, Waterloo, Toronto for Canada and in Alpharetta, and Gaithersburg for U.S. 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 commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, 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 submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace. Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. 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. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Legal Industries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr