Senior Counsel - Commercial and Technology

Life After Law; Toronto; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Life After Law in Canada is seeking a Senior Counsel to join a sophisticated team, reporting to the Director, Legal, and to handle commercial and technology agreements across cross-border matters. The Senior Counsel will draft, review and negotiate a range of sophisticated agreements including SaaS, licenses, procurement, and M&A guidance, while providing strategic risk assessment and policy guidance.

The role offers competitive compensation with bonus and benefits; requires Ontario Bar

Qualifications

• Called to the Bar of Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience in law firm or in-house settings.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial, corporate, and technology agreements.
• Solid negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills; team player.
• Background in cross-border transactions and jurisdictional awareness.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated commercial and technology agreements (SaaS, procurement, licensing, software development, AI, etc.).
• Advise on cross-border strategic projects and assess legal risks.
• Provide guidance on M&A transactions and reorganizations.
• Advise on corporate policies and ensure efficient contract templates/playbooks.
• Stay up-to-date on applicable legal developments and trends.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Contract management

Cross-border

M&A experience

Education

Ontario Bar admission

Law degree

Job description

LIFE AFTER LAW is Canada’s trusted Legal Search Authority.

25+ years developing lasting relationships with lawyers, law firms and companies.

This is an exciting opportunity at a public company to work as a Senior Counsel and report to the Director, Legal and be involved in commercial and transactional matters, including diverse commercial contracts and technology agreements. Excellent opportunity to join a thriving, sophisticated and collegial team.

This Senior Counsel will work with the business units, procurement division, and technology team to draft, review and negotiate a variety of sophisticated and strategic commercial agreements. They will play an integral role on a variety of complex and critical projects and commercial transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate various sophisticated commercial and technology agreements, including general commercial contracts, procurement, acquisitions, service agreements, SaaS, PaaS, cloud, consulting, licensing, software development, compliance, AI, etc.;
• Advise re: multi-faceted cross border strategic projects and evaluate legal risks;
• Provide guidance re: m & a transactions and reorganizations;
• Advise re: corporate policies and ensure contract templates and playbooks are optimal and efficient; and
• Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable legal developments and trends.

Qualifications:

• Called to the Bar of Ontario and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario;
• A minimum of 3 years of pertinent legal experience, acquired in a law firm and/or In House setting;
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial and corporate agreements and transactions, including technology matters;
• Solid negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills; and
• Excellent team player and interpersonal abilities.

We thank all applicants, only those candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.

This is an active opening for a current role.

The compensation range is approximately $175,000-$195,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation may include bonuses, benefits and other incentives. Adjustments may apply for candidates with more or less experience than listed.

AI may be used for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made.