Commercial Counsel - SaaS & Technology Transactions

ABSORB; Calgary; Remote; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings programs

Bonus plans (2 kinds)

Equipment and flex allowances

Career growth and internal mobility

Job summary

Absorb Software, a leading AI-driven learning platform, seeks a commercial technology transactions attorney with 5+ years of B2B SaaS experience. You will negotiate licenses, NDAs and multi‑jurisdiction agreements, advise on IP, privacy and data use, and partner with Sales, Product and Finance to drive timely deal closure.

The role offers remote-first work with flexible arrangements, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a global team.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree with active bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial/tech transactional experience, with hands-on SaaS/software negotiations.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and risk assessment skills in tech contracts.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate licenses, statements of work, SLAs and professional services agreements.
• Lead NDAs, data processing, vendor, technology partnership, reseller and distribution contracts.
• Advise on indemnities, liability, IP, privacy, data usage and termination rights.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Finance and Privacy teams to close deals.
• Manage multiple negotiations, assess risks, and provide actionable guidance.
• Support AI-enabled product contracting including data use and model training.
• Coordinate international transactions and develop standard templates and playbooks.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Commercial judgment

Technology licensing

Privacy & information security

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent

Tools

MS Suite

Link Squares

Ivo

Jira

Claude

OpenAI

Job description

“What makes Absorb special is how genuinely we show up for each other. You’ll find smart, kind people who collaborate without ego, celebrate wins together, and step in quickly when someone needs support. That energy, paired with a shared drive to build something meaningful, is what makes this team such a great place to grow.” – Kim Jorgensen, Director – Financial Operations

What you’ll do:

• software licenses, order forms, statements of work, service level agreements and professional services agreements.
• Negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, data processing agreements, vendor and procurement contracts, technology partnerships, reseller and distribution agreements.
• Advise on indemnities, limitations of liability, warranties, intellectual property rights, data usage, confidentiality, privacy and information security obligations, payment terms and termination rights.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Finance, Procurement, Privacy and Security to structure practical solutions and support timely deal closure.
• Independently manage concurrent negotiations, assess and escape material legal and commercial risks, and provide clear, actionable guidance to business stakeholders.
• Support contracting for AI-enabled products and services, as applicable, including issues relating to data use, model training, output rights and allocation of risk.
• Collaborate on international transactions and jurisdiction-specific contracting requirements, when needed.
• Develop and improve standard agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, fallback positions and contract processes.

What you’ll bring:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree; active admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant commercial and technology transactional legal experience, with substantial hands‑on negotiation of B2B SaaS and enterprise software agreements.
• Strong commercial judgment, contract drafting and negotiation skills, and working knowledge of technology licensing, intellectual property, privacy and information security matters.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional business teams.
• Preferred: experience with AI or generative AI contracting and global or cross‑border commercial negotiations.

Technologies we use:

• MS Suite, Link Squares, Ivo, Jira, Claude, OpenAI

Are you ready to become an Absorber?

What we offer:

• Fully remote-first work with flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits including retirement savings programs, eligibility for two different bonus plans, generous time off, comprehensive medical and dental benefits based on your country of location
• New Hire Equipment Allowance and monthly Flex Allowance to support your success
• Endless opportunity for career growth and internal mobility
• Employee driven DE&I programs

Who are we?

Absorb Software is the leading global AI-driven learning platform provider, helping organizations unlock the full potential of their workforce. With its innovative Strategic Learning Systems (SLS) approach, Absorb empowers businesses to align learning with strategic goals, driving measurable impact and workforce agility. The Absorb LMS platform delivers personalized, scalable, and engaging learning experiences for employees, customers, and partners worldwide. Trusted by over 3,300 organizations and 34 million users, Absorb is redefining the future of workplace learning through cutting-edge AI, seamless integrations, and an unwavering commitment to innovation. We empower learners to enrich their lives, workplaces and communities.

Our values are simple:

• We achieve exceptional results by genuinely caring about each other and the work we do
• We’re united, and we grow through our commitment to elevating continual learning!

AI @ Absorb

We believe in the power of AI and technology to make learning accessible to everyone. By exploring new tools and constantly experimenting, we’re redefining what’s possible. We take an AI‑first approach to unlock human potential, drive impact, and scale better outcomes. As the world evolves, Absorb is committed to growing with you. Investing in your skills every step of the way.

We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, such as organizing applications and highlighting potential matches based on role requirements. While these tools help streamline our review, all screening and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. We encourage candidates to apply authentically and not rely solely on AI-generated responses in their applications.

Absorb is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all our people. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, please contact us at [e-mail]

Successful candidates for this position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check and must be able to show proof of legal eligibility to work in the country they have applied to without sponsorship.