Associate Corporate Counsel

Acumatica; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP program

Generous vacation & personal days

Hybrid and remote options

Health and dental coverage

Learning and development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Acumatica Canada is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to support product and business teams, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and RFP responses. You will provide legal guidance on privacy, security, and regulatory compliance across the business.

You will help ensure GDPR compliance, manage risk in business processes, and work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with hybrid/remote options.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or LL.B. from an accredited university.
• Membership in a Canadian provincial or territorial law society is required.
• Minimum 2+ years as tech legal counsel or equivalent experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Experience negotiating tech agreements (NDA, SaaS, EULA, MSA, SOW, DPA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and RFP responses.
• Provide legal guidance to product and business teams.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations including GDPR.
• Balance risks in business processes and decisions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.B.

Membership in a Canadian provincial or territorial law society

Job description

Acumatica is a company on a mission. We are a leading innovator in cloud ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions with growing businesses worldwide. Acumatica is different by design and purposely built to help small and midsized companies thrive in today’s digital economy. Our industry-specific business management solution is engineered to address real-world needs, featuring intelligent workflows and market-leading usability that enable companies to manage risk, anticipate disruption, and seize new opportunities. Our principled business practices, growth-friendly licensing, and flexible deployment options put organizations in control of their own future. Acumatica is more than just a product, we are a community of partners, customers, and creators committed to elevating business performance. Our ecosystem is driven by collaboration, merging leading technology and real-world insights to put organizations control of their future. In July of 2025, Acumatica was acquired by Vista Equity Partners, a global investment firm focused on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses.

Acumatica’s culture is collaborative and high-energy. We are passionate about our product and our mission, and we are loyal to each other and our company. We value work/life balance, efficiency, simplicity, freakishly friendly customer service, and making a difference in the world. Acumatica offers exceptional professional and financial growth potential. To learn more about Acumatica’s mission, please visit: http://www.acumatica.com .

Job Description

As an Associate Corporate Counsel, you’ll provide legal support and services to our product and business teams. You will review, interpret, and match legal requirements to business scenarios and effectively communicate these to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, requests for proposals, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal support and advice to product and business teams.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and protection regulations, including the EU and UK GDPR.
• Balance risks in business processes and decision making.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited university.
• Membership in a Canadian provincial or territorial law society.
• 2+ years of experience as a tech legal counsel (in-house or a law firm).
• Strong negotiating skills with both legal and business counterparties.
• Experience negotiating tech agreements (NDA, SaaS Agreement, EULA, MSA, SOW, DPA, etc.)
• Experience building trustful relationships with internal clients.
• Demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to work independently.

Additional Information

Acumatica is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Acumatica and the country where you work. Canadian based employees gain access to:

• Competitive compensation package, including annual bonus opportunities(eligibility based on role)
• Employer-matched RRSP program to support your long-term financial goals
• Generous vacation, personal days, and sick leave benefits
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and fully remote options
• Ongoing learning and development through training and certification programs
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage, including virtual healthcare services, and health and personal spending accounts
• Wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee recognition and rewards programs that celebrate your contributions
• Company-matched charitable donations to support causes that matter to you
• Collaborative, inclusive, and people-first culture where your growth is encouraged

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