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OpenText

Legal Counsel

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 29, 2026
Experience: 4+ years previous experience in legal counsel role conducting contract negotiations for technology cloud/SAAS services and software (sell-side).
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

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 are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

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

At OpenText, every day is filled with unique and exciting challenges. We're thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity for a commercial Legal Counsel to join our dynamic in-house legal team. This role is perfect for someone eager to work with a wide array of technology and AI forward products and services supporting company growth. You'll be at the forefront of negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial technology agreements, supporting our sales activities across the Americas. From cloud services agreements to software licenses and professional services, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our success.

In this role, you will be a trusted Legal advisor and business partner collaborating with cross-functional teams and diverse internal clients. You'll handle escalations with finesse and provide insightful analysis and guidance on company transactions and innovative go-to-market products. Your expertise will be crucial in evaluating risks, updating templates, creating and delivering impactful training, and managing projects that benefit the Legal team.

What The Role Offers

Ability to lead negotiation and drafting efforts on a wide range of SaaS commercial technology agreements including cloud services agreements, software licenses, and professional services.
Act as trusted legal advisor and business partner supporting an evolving business and working with cross-functional groups.
Drive the legal team’s strategic initiatives, including development and implementation of processes that improve time-to-contract without material increases in risk.
Provide practical guidance to the internal client groups that balance business-oriented solutions and legal risk with a commercial focus.
Exposure to complexities of a multi-faceted, global business and cross-functional teams with a focus on collaboration and growth.
Extremely collaborative team of colleagues worldwide. Office based - Canada Office locations include: Richmond Hill, Waterloo, Toronto, Ottawa.

What You Need To Succeed

4+ years previous experience in legal counsel role conducting contract negotiations for technology cloud/SAAS services and software (sell-side).
Interest in learning new technologies and business models; and using new technologies in your daily work.
Vision to create new templates and streamline processes; and willing to make recommendations and participate in the decision-making process.
Experience doing business with regulated industries, such as healthcare and finance; solid understanding or interest in data privacy/data security a plus.
Strong “hands on” experience drafting, negotiating and providing guidance on a wide variety of agreements: particularly software licensing; hosted/cloud based product agreements; professional services contracts; and maintenance and support agreements.
Knowledge of working in the IT sector and assisting sales executives on commercial and sales transactions.
Ability to advise management on risks across the business and strategies for mitigation.
Licensed member of the bar in good standing in a Canadian province.
Practical mindset. Think creatively, act professionally.

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. Our 30-year legacy encompasses delivering over 700 innovative products and services, with over 120,000 enterprise customers, including 98 of the Top 100 companies, and 150 million end users. 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 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 contact us at hr@opentext.com. 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 wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. 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.

Salary Range: $125,520- $175,520; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

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Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft commercial technology agreements, including SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, professional services, and support contracts, while advising sales teams and internal stakeholders across the Americas. Assess and mitigate legal risks, improve contracting processes and templates, deliver training, and support strategic initiatives and go-to-market products.

Requirements

Requires at least four years of experience negotiating sell-side technology, cloud, SaaS, and software contracts, along with strong drafting skills and experience supporting IT sales transactions. Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the bar in a Canadian province; experience with regulated industries and knowledge or interest in data privacy and security are advantageous.

Skills

Contract Drafting
SaaS Agreements
Cloud Services Agreements
Software Licensing
Professional Services Contracts
Maintenance And Support Agreements
Legal Risk Assessment
Risk Mitigation
Data Privacy
Data Security
Sales Transactions
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Collaboration
Legal Advisory
Technology Law

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Keywords

Commercial Legal Counsel
OpenText
Information Management
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Transformation
SaaS
Cloud Services
Software Licensing
Professional Services
Maintenance And Support Agreements
Technology Agreements
Sell-Side Contracts
Contract Negotiation
Contract Drafting
Sales Transactions
IT Sector
Data Privacy
Data Security
Regulated Industries
Healthcare
Finance
Risk Assessment
Risk Mitigation
Legal Templates
Process Improvement
Go-To-Market Products
Canadian Bar License
Cross-Functional Collaboration

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