Sr. Legal Counsel

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 partner with highly regarded companies, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects shaping 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 AI can’t replace to help us 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 an established but growing line of business. The role focuses on negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial technology agreements, supporting Americas‑region sales activity, including cloud services agreements, software licenses, and professional services. It also involves acting as a trusted legal advisor, working with cross‑functional groups, researching novel product offerings, and handling escalations.

The successful candidate will perform analysis, provide guidance on company transactions and new go‑to‑market products, evaluate risk, update templates, create and deliver training, and manage projects that benefit the Legal team and department.

What The Role Offers

Working effectively 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 decision‑making

Strong experience working in a legal department or law firm handling commercial matters

8+ years of experience conducting contract negotiations, preferably concerning technology

Enthusiastic, hard‑working, enjoys working in a team environment, and confident at a senior level with lawyers and other professional colleagues

Experience with regulated industries; understanding or interest in data privacy/security a plus

Hands‑on experience drafting, negotiating, and providing guidance on a variety of agreements: software licensing, hosted/cloud products, professional services contracts, 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: sales, marketing, engineering, other internal clients

Ability to advise management on risks across the business and mitigation strategies

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 (Canada) and Alpharetta, Gaithersburg (US).

One Last Thing OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. 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, with an Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy that promotes a respectful environment for employees of all backgrounds.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, submit a ticket at Ask HR.

Compensation We offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well‑being. As you move through the hiring process, we’ll share details about compensation programs, variable and commission opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Seniority level:

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:

Legal

Industries:

Software Development

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