CAD - Software Licensing Lawyer

Trellis Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Software Licensing Lawyer to provide essential legal support and advice on complex technology agreements. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in drafting and negotiating software licensing and SaaS agreements. This role offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package. The candidate is expected to work primarily remotely, with some on-site presence required for certain clients. Join a diverse team committed to innovation in legal services.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Professional development resources

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software licensing, SaaS, and technology transactions.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract principles.
• Ability to provide legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on international business matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements.
• Advise on legal issues related to technology development and data usage.
• Support procurement by assessing contract risk and ensuring compliance.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and negotiation strategies.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating software licensing agreements

Strong understanding of intellectual property

Knowledge of data privacy laws (PIPEDA)

Advising on technology transactions

Education

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

We are currently seeking Software LicensingLawyers to work with some of the world’s largest tech companies. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle complex legal challenges on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice and support on international business matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, cloud services, data processing, and API integration contracts.
• Advise business and product teams on legal issues related to technology development, data usage, cybersecurity, and intellectual property ownership.
• Support procurement and vendor management by assessing contract risk, ensuring regulatory and data privacy compliance, and maintaining consistent commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies to streamline deal execution and ensure alignment with corporate policy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, and technology transactions.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, data privacy (PIPEDA), and commercial contract principles.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail]. In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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