Sr. Legal Counsel

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 highly regarded companies, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects shaping the future of digital transformation.

About the role

We are seeking a high-performing, self-directed Legal Counsel to help achieve the mission and commercial objectives of OpenText’s Cyber Security Division. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to learn the business of cyber resilience and meaningfully impact the Division’s growth. The successful candidate will thrive in an evolving organization and connect business strategy to legal work.

Reporting directly to the Associate General Counsel (Director, Legal Counsel) for the Cyber Security SMBC Division, you will join a close-knit, collaborative legal team with global exposure and growth opportunities across the broader OpenText commercial legal team. This role requires the ability to work independently and communicate virtually with global team members.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with different departments to close deals and achieve the Cyber Security SMB/C Division’s commercial objectives
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including license, SaaS subscription, master and professional services, distribution, reseller, OEM, and privacy-related agreements
• 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 Sales and Procurement organizations that balances business objectives and legal risk
• Keep abreast of changing regulations, laws, and industry standards

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial contracting, preferably in an in-house setting
• Experience with SaaS subscription agreements, software licenses, master and professional services agreements, distribution and reseller agreements, OEM agreements, and data processing agreements
• A track record of good judgment and decision-making in a legal role with meaningful responsibility
• Membership in good standing with at least one state bar
• Ability to work autonomously and independently drive high-value projects to completion
• Strong communication skills to effectively interface with non-legal colleagues as well as external partners and clients
• Sound business judgment and the ability to appropriately balance business objectives and legal risk
• Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a new business unit within a dynamic, global corporation

Benefits

OpenText offers a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Eligible roles may include variable and commission compensation opportunities, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary Range: $176,700 - $265,200. Depending on education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the posted range.