Legal Counsel

Docebo; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 123,700 - 164,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ESPP with 15% discount

Health benefits

Paid vacation & Docebo Days

Floating holidays

Job summary

Docebo, a global AI-powered learning platform, seeks a Legal Counsel to own high-stakes enterprise agreements and advise Sales, Dealdesk, Partnerships, and Finance. You’ll steer strategy on AI terms, data privacy, and SaaS contracts while protecting Docebo’s commercial interests.

We value your JD/LLB and 3+ years in-house SaaS/tech experience, with a pragmatic, collaborative mindset and strong drafting skills.

Qualifications

• JD/LLB from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in any province.
• 3+ years’ experience as in-house lawyer in SaaS/Tech, with drafting and negotiating subscription software, data privacy, AI terms, and professional services.
• Ability to balance risk, compliance, and business goals with a pragmatic, collaborative approach.
• Strong cross-functional communication to translate legal nuances into actionable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end negotiation for global client agreements (MSAs, SLAs, NDAs, SOWs) including AI terms.
• Partner with Sales, Dealdesk, Partnerships, Security, and Finance to close complex deals efficiently.
• Draft new templates and conduct contract reviews to balance business needs and risk.
• Drive growth by supporting tenders and strategic partnerships and negotiating subcontractor terms.
• Develop streamlined contract processes and provide training on contract governance.

Skills

JD/LLB

3+ years in-house SaaS/Tech

Pragmatic problem-solver

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Negotiation and drafting

Education

JD/LLB

Tools

Salesforce

LinkSquares

MS Office

Zoom

Job description

Artificial Intelligence. Actual Impact.

At Docebo, we’re using AI to change how people learn at work—and we mean actually change it. We’re an AI‑powered learning platform that helps organizations create, deliver, and manage training all in one place. But our real mission goes deeper: we help teams move faster, work smarter, and focus on the work that truly matters. Our platform is built with intelligent, time‑saving tools that personalize learning, eliminate busywork, and turn training from a checkbox into a superpower. The result? Better experiences for learners and real results for businesses.

The Adventure Ahead

Step into the fast lane as our Legal Counsel, where you’ll directly fuel Docebo’s global growth by orchestrating high-stakes enterprise deals! You won't just be reviewing contracts; you'll serve as a trusted business advisor partnering with Sales, Dealdesk, Partnerships, and Finance to close complex tech transactions. In this role, you will navigate cutting-edge AI software terms, drive deal strategy, and protect our business while directly powering our revenue velocity. If you thrive on solving complex legal puzzles and turning contract negotiations into winning partnerships, this is your stage.

The Day-to-Day

• Orchestrate High-Impact Deals: Drive the end-to-end negotiation lifecycle for key global client agreements, including MSAs, SLAs, NDAs, SOWs, and cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence terms.
• Become a Trusted Business Partner: Work side-by-side with Sales, Dealdesk, Partnerships, Security, and Finance teams to deliver practical legal advice and help close complex deals efficiently.
• Craft & Safeguard Terms: Draft fresh legal templates, perform forensic contract reviews, and proactively negotiate terms that balance business risks with Docebo’s revenue goals.
• Drive Strategic Growth: Partner with our RFP and Partnership teams to win major tenders, build strategic reseller/referral networks, and negotiate key subcontractor agreements.
• Champion Compliance & Efficiency: Build streamlined contract management processes, track key benchmarking metrics, and run training sessions to ensure our agreements remain clear, fair, and binding.
• Adapt & Innovate: Tackle diverse legal challenges as they arise, advising on product inquiries, sales disputes, contract terminations, and special team initiatives.

Your Superpowers

• Legal Credentials: Holds a JD/LLB from an accredited law school and is active/admitted to practice law in any province.
• Commercial Transaction Mastery: 3+ years of experience as an in-house lawyer in SaaS/Tech, bringing deep expertise in drafting and negotiating subscription software, data privacy, AI terms, and professional services.
• Pragmatic Problem Solver: Demonstrates a positive, “can-do” attitude with a talent for balancing risk, compliance, and fast-paced business goals creatively and with high integrity.
• Cross-Functional Collaborator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a knack for translating complex legal nuances into actionable guidance for internal and external stakeholders.
• Project Management Dynamo: Highly organized, self-directed, and results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple high-priority deals under tight deadlines.

Bonus Points

• Bilingual Advantage: Fluency in both written and spoken French.
• Privacy Expertise: Strong working knowledge of GDPR and modern global data privacy regulations.
• Tech Stack Techie: Hands-on experience with Salesforce (or CRM equivalents), LinkSquares (or CLM tools), alongside proficiency in MS Office and Zoom.

Our Hybrid Work Philosophy

Great work can happen anywhere but coming together helps us go further. Our team spends three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday) to collaborate, solve problems, and learn from each other. With flexibility the rest of the week, it’s a balance designed to help everyone do their best work and keep growing.

Our Total Rewards Philosophy

Our Total Rewards Philosophy centers around three core areas to reward and care for our People:

• Rewarding Impact: We lead with competitive pay to reward the impact, skills and traits that fuel our success.
• Fostering Holistic Wellbeing: We care deeply about and invest in the whole person with programs that support our people’s physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Empowering Our Talent Culture: We build a culture of trust and empowerment by designing our rewards and benefits with transparency, equity, and flexibility, enabling our people to do their best work and stay for the long haul.

Our Promise to You

• Financial Wellness: Own a piece of Docebo through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) at a 15% discount, plus a competitive compensation package.
• Your Well-Being, Covered: You’ll get access to health benefits, so you can get the care you need when you need it.
• Rest, Relax, Repeat: Rest and recharge with paid vacation days, two company-wide Docebo Days, floating holidays for cultural celebrations, and your birthday off!
• Family First: We provide coverage offering you time with your little one(s) so you can soak up all those precious moments. Fun fact: we had 30 Docebian babies join the family in 2025!
• Connections That Count: Connect with global communities through our Employee Resource Groups (including PRIDE, DWA, BIDOC, and Green Ambassadors) and company-wide events that keep the fun rolling all year long.

About Docebo

At Docebo, we create seamless, AI-powered learning experiences for over 3,000 customers worldwide. We have successfully achieved two IPOs (TSX: DCBO & NASDAQ: DCBO), been recognized as a top SaaS e-learning solution, and are growing exponentially in the process. We’re a global company, with office across North America, EMEA, APAC, and beyond. Our team is guided by five core values—Grow Together Win Together, Build with Our Customer, Clear is Kind, Own Outcomes, Progress Over Perfection— that shape everything we do. If this resonates with you, now is the perfect time to join one of the fastest-growing learning technology companies in the world.

Docebo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law.

As a federal contractor, Docebo is committed to the principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Docebo does not discriminate because of protected veteran status or on the basis of disability, and Docebo takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Any individuals requiring a reasonable accommodation or would like to voluntarily disclose a disability or protected veteran status to assist with their employment application should send an e‑mail to [e-mail]. The email should also include the position you’re interested in.

Compensation Range: CA$123.7K - CA$164.9K