Legal Counsel – Government, Software Licensing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Offer legal counsel to business stakeholders across diverse regions.

• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate commercial contracts, including software licensing, SaaS, service, supplier, reseller, distribution, and NDA agreements.

• Review and negotiate requests for proposals (RFPs), public and private tenders, and associated terms and conditions.

• Implement risk management strategies and deliver practical legal and strategic guidance.

• Examine contracts and subcontracting agreements while collaborating with customer and vendor contracting teams.

• Collaborate with management, sales, finance, and operations to structure contracts effectively.

• Oversee, guide, and mentor the Contracts Manager and Compliance Manager.

• Organize and supervise team activities while managing competing priorities.

• Evaluate contract risks and ensure adherence to laws, company policies, government regulations, and business objectives.

• Conduct research across various jurisdictions and enhance contract processes and templates.

• Maintain precise contract records and relay legal and contract information to stakeholders.

• Assist with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and portfolio acquisition activities, including due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-closing integration.

• Contribute to policy development and training initiatives.

• Provide advice on data protection and privacy compliance, including UK/EU GDPR and US state privacy regulations.

• Manage disputes, claims, and litigation in collaboration with external legal counsel.

• Support corporate governance and compliance efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience within an international law firm or an in-house legal department.

• A law degree (e.g., JD or equivalent) is mandatory.

• Must be licensed to practice law and called to the Bar in Canada or the United States, and maintain good standing.

• Strong expertise in commercial law and relevant experience.

• Knowledge of software licensing agreements, public procurement processes, and contract negotiations.

• Experience collaborating with public agencies and managing public procurements.

• Previous experience at a technology or software firm, dealing with IT contracts, government procurement, software licensing, or SaaS agreements.

• Experience in supporting M&A transactions is an advantage.

• General understanding of data protection and privacy legislation is a plus.

• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.

• Proficient in using Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI tools.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

• High attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative abilities.

• Capability to work across various companies and jurisdictions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Some travel may be necessary.

• Regular worker type.