Senior Legal Counsel

OpenText; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house HR, Litigation, Ethics & Compliance team. This role focuses on global commercial litigation and software compliance, reporting to the VP & GC. You will work with global business partners and external counsel to mitigate risk and support international matters.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, providing strategic legal guidance and partnering with sales and other functions across the globe.

Qualifications

• J.D. with 3–8 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in Canada.
• Experience with software licensing and services, privacy/security matters advantageous.
• Fluency in English; other European language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage global commercial litigation matters, liaise with external counsel, attend mediations/arbitrations/depositions/trials.
• Collaborate with business/sales teams globally to provide litigation support and assess risk related to security and software compliance.
• Support cross-border mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and divestitures requiring international legal expertise.
• Advise on risk mitigation and serve as a trusted business advisor to OpenText.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client orientation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Software licensing

Software compliance

Privacy/security matters

Job description

Opentext - The Information Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Opentext - The Information Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

YOUR IMPACT

An exceptional opportunity has become available at OpenText for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house HR, Litigation, Ethics & Compliance legal team reporting to the VP & GC – Legal HR, Litigation, Ethics & Compliance. This strategic in-house counsel position is dedicated to supporting the organization’s legal needs with respect to global commercial litigation and software compliance while working with the broader legal and HR teams.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization and will be adept at connecting business strategy to legal work. They will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, providing guidance to mitigate organizational risk. This role supports OpenText’s global business and therefore offers an opportunity for exposure to international litigation and compliance matters.

What The Role Offers

• Challenging Responsibilities: Manage and provide legal support for global commercial litigation matters, including collaborating and liaising with external counsel; attending mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with OpenText’s business and sales teams across the globe, and provide commercial litigation support as well as assessing litigation risk with respect to security and software compliance matters.
• Global Impact: Support corporate initiatives, such as cross-border mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and divestitures requiring international legal expertise.
• Professional Growth: Thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment, undertake diverse projects, and contribute to a dynamic, global legal team.

What You Need To Succeed

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, eager to explore new areas, and capable of undertaking projects in diverse fields.
• Analytical Skills: Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Client Orientation: Business-minded lawyer with a pragmatic, solution-driven sensibility, and sound judgment.
• Academic Background: J.D. with 3-8 years of experience in commercial litigation, excellent academic credentials. Licensed to practice law in Canada.
• Legal Knowledge: Prior experience and knowledge in software licensing and services, software compliance, professional services agreements, and privacy/security matters would be highly advantageous.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English; other European language skills would be a plus.

ONE LAST THING

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Our 30-year legacy encompasses delivering over 700 innovative products and services, with over 120,000 enterprise customers, including 98 of the Top 100 companies, and 150 million end users. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.