Commercial Corporate Attorney

Entrust Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 149,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global security firm in Ottawa is seeking a Commercial Corporate Attorney to join its legal team. This role requires negotiating complex technology agreements, collaborating with the Americas Sales team to achieve revenue goals, and managing risks while providing practical legal advice. The ideal candidate will have a JD, over 4 years of legal experience, and strong skills in drafting and negotiating contracts. Join a supportive and diverse work environment focused on securing identities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and well-being programs

Generous 401(k) matching contribution

Education reimbursement

Paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant post-law school experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills for sophisticated contracts.
• Experience in an in-house corporate environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales team to meet revenue targets and manage corporate risk.
• Negotiate complex technology agreements.
• Manage high volume of transactions effectively.

Skills

Negotiating complex technology contracts

Interpreting and drafting legal documents

Providing business-oriented legal advice

Data privacy understanding

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Overview

Join us at Entrust. At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.

We’re looking for a Commercial Corporate Attorney

Join Entrust’s growing legal team as a Corporate Attorney. Work closely with our dynamic Americas Sales teams to support revenue goals while managing risk, including negotiating complex technology and service agreements, training Sales on legal topics, and improving contracting processes for scalability. Independently manage a high volume of transactions, build strong cross-functional relationships, and develop in-depth knowledge of Entrust’s technology to guide risk assessment. Support due diligence and integration for acquisitions and adopt a proactive, business-oriented approach to serving internal and external clients.

We are looking for creative, collaborative and results-driven lawyers. This Corporate Attorney role will play a key part in partnering with Entrust’s Americas Sales team and other members across the organization. Best of all – you will become part of an impactful and talented global legal team!

We offer flexibility

We offer a diverse work environment

Futureproof your career with a job in information security

How you will make an impact

• Partner with our Americas Sales team to meet revenue targets while managing corporate risk, which includes training Sales on relevant legal topics (e.g., negotiation efficiencies, corporate risk tolerance and other contracting positions, etc.), negotiating and closing complex technology, support and professional services agreements, and other agreements related to our business in a strategic, practical and timely manner
• Collaborate with the legal team and key stakeholders across the organization to build efficiencies and processes into the customer contracting lifecycle to enable scalability (e.g., playbooks, contract standardization, and CMS projects)
• Efficiently manage a large volume and variety of transactions and independently prioritize and manage projects effectively
• Build strong relationships within our global legal team and cross-functionally, at all levels of the organization, and coordinate resources to work through all aspects of contract negotiations
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Entrust’s technology and business practices to appropriately quantify risk and educate internal stakeholders in a business-friendly manner
• Adopt an engaging and proactive style of legal practice to effectively serve internal clients and Entrust’s customers
• Assist in due diligence and integration efforts associated with acquisitions, as required
• Conduct research on applicable laws and regulations regarding commercial and compliance matters
• The role may include responsibilities in other areas within the legal department

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• JD (or equivalent) from an accredited law school and authorized and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (including the jurisdiction from which you are working)
• Must be able to lawfully work within the jurisdiction in which you are residing and have unrestricted work authorization
• 4+ years of relevant, post-law school experience (at least 2 years in an in-house corporate environment preferred)
• Strong skills in interpreting, drafting, and negotiating sophisticated technology contracts (including agreements for hardware, software, managed and hosted services, cloud services / aaS technologies), providing practical and business-oriented advice and with an ability to think strategically and present alternative solutions
• Experience supporting Sales, both direct and indirect models, including negotiating managed service, OEM, system integrator agreements
• A solid understanding of data privacy and information security contractual issues
• Ability to travel as necessary (estimated at 10% or less)

Preferred Qualifications

• Superior interpersonal, communication (both written and oral) and organization skills
• Responsive and detailed-oriented (with the ability to see the bigger picture)
• Highly adaptable and agile; comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize competing interests
• Experience working effectively cross-functionally and building strong relationships with business partners across an organization
• Ability to solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
• Government contracting experience at federal, state and local levels a plus

Why Apply

• Leader in the security industry
• Friendly, supportive & knowledgeable teams
• Opportunities for on-the-job training
• You’ll help secure identities!

Entrust is an EEO / AA / Disabled / Veterans Employer. Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

Recruiter: Xochitl Ticas Lara

Compensation Range: The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $149,504-$219,272 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.