Portfolio Counsel

Perseus Group; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the software industry is seeking an Associate General Counsel / Portfolio Counsel to support its diverse portfolio. This role involves providing legal guidance on contracts, compliance, and M&A transactions while working closely with senior management. Candidates should have substantial experience in software licensing and technology law, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. The position offers a hybrid work model in Markham, Ontario, with opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• Seven years or more of relevant experience in law.
• Strong experience leading M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for portfolio companies on various legal matters.
• Negotiate and draft commercial contracts including NDAs and license agreements.
• Collaborate with legal teams on M&A transactions.

Skills

Negotiation

Data Privacy

Communication

Research

Time Management

Education

JD, LLM, LLB

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Perseus Group Software Corp. is seeking candidates for the role of Associate General Counsel / Portfolio Counsel to support certain portfolios of companies within the Perseus Operating Group’s Zodiac Division of vertical market software companies. The Perseus Operating Group, a portfolio of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX : CSU), acquires and operates independently managed vertical market software companies throughout the world, and provides them with the strategic guidance and financial security they need to become leaders in their respective markets. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing international conglomerate and to be a catalyst for improvement. This role will report to the General Counsel of the Zodiac Division of the Perseus Operating Group and will provide advice and support to Contour and the companies within certain portfolios of the Zodiac Division, which are located in the US, Canada, and a number of other countries, and will collaborate with personnel in a variety of time zones.

Location : Markham, Ontario (hybrid 2-3 days / week in office) preferred; remote candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities :

• Work closely with a small legal team, providing training, mentorship, and guidance as appropriate, to support one or more portfolios of vertical market software companies on a wide range of legal, regulatory and business matters, and support and work closely with senior management.
• Provide negotiation and drafting support for commercial contracts including NDAs, license agreements, SaaS and professional service agreements, and data processing agreements with customers; partnership agreements; and vendor contracts for portfolio businesses in a variety of industries.
• Manage the negotiation process for portfolio companies adhering to corporate standards and protocol including but not limited to negotiating client contracts, facilitating preparation and execution of contracts, and managing the continuance enhancement of client contract workflow.
• Provide legal support and guidance to portfolio companies on data security and privacy matters in coordination with the Perseus head office legal and privacy teams, including responding to customer inquiries regarding data security and privacy practices and assistance in completion of security assessment documentation.
• Provide legal support for portfolio companies’ various go to market endeavors and initiatives, including aggressive global expansion efforts, and advise on other commercial initiatives which may include compliance activities and policies.
• Collaborate with Perseus head office legal team to lead and support all legal aspects of M&A for companies being acquired into the portfolio, including negotiating definitive agreements, participating in legal diligence, and managing transition of new portfolio companies onto Perseus-standard contracts and processes during the integration process.
• Support the legal team’s continuous improvement efforts through development and refinement of playbooks, policies, templates, and processes for portfolio companies; coordinate training and awareness activities for portfolio companies to implement and improve adoption of processes and best practices.
• Other tasks may include providing legal advice and support for pre-litigation customer and vendor disputes and compliance issues for portfolio businesses, as well as dispute resolution and litigation management.

Requirements :

• Seven years or more of relevant experience, preferably working with a large law firm and / or in-house, including :
• Substantial experience in software licensing, SaaS, and e-commerce.
• Advanced knowledge of technology law and contract law.
• Strong experience leading all aspects of M&A transactions, providing pragmatic, business-minded legal guidance on legal due diligence and negotiation of transaction documents.
• Working knowledge of data privacy laws, commercial marketing laws, and software export control laws is a plus.
• Deep knowledge and strategic understanding of the information technology industry, and an ability to anticipate the strategic implications of proposed transactions, in particular, current knowledge of software licensing, SaaS and e-commerce.
• Self-motivated, practical, and business-minded with a high sense of professional ethics, integrity and diplomacy.
• Excellent English and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must have good research and strong time management skills.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively with others in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Experience working with a global organization, and / or an acquisitive growth-oriented organization is a plus, and willingness to expand skill set to support additional international jurisdictions is a must.
• Light travel possible; ability to travel without restriction to the US and Canada is preferred.

Education & Bar Admission :

• JD, LLM, LLB or equivalent degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Must be an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Toronto or applicable jurisdiction.