Senior Legal Counsel

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BlueCat is a Canadian-based, fast growing, global technology company transforming corporate networks for the largest enterprises in the world. With operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Iceland, Japan, China, Singapore and Serbia, we are a super collaborative global community working together to bring amazing technology to our customers and partners.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel based in Toronto with strong technology background to join our organization as a senior member of our Legal team, reporting to the Global General Counsel. This is a broad role spanning technology transactions, M&A support, compliance and privacy for a global technology company. Role is hybrid with flexibility between remote and in-office at our Toronto headquarters. 

Responsibilities:

• Own technology transactions end-to-end, such SaaS, software licensing, software development, technology partnerships and services engagements.

• Drive internal compliance initiatives on topics such as privacy, open source, marketing, export compliance and others. 

• Take a lead role in M&A, overseeing due diligence and driving post-acquisition integration.

• Advise on intellectual property, open source, data protection and similar topics.

• Manage legal entities across our global jurisdictions.

• Manage outside counsel relationships around the world.

 

Qualifications:

• Active member in good standing with Law Society of Ontario.

• 7+ years of relevant experience in a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department in SaaS/software.

• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, technology development contracts and partner agreements.

• Exceptional negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with ability to support fast-paced sales and partner transactions and advise internal sales clients.

• Knowledge of data privacy requirements and experience with data protection agreements.

This position offers a base salary range of $190,000 - $208,000 CAD per year plus participation in a discretionary bonus plan. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and qualifications. The role is for an existing vacancy.