Strategic M&A Legal Counsel — Tech & Data Privacy

Jonas Software; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonas Software – Corporate in Canada seeks an energetic, independent legal counsel with a focus on M&A and contract administration. You will work closely with Jonas’ Managing Counsel on complex transactions and help guide corporate initiatives.

The role involves drafting and negotiating software licenses, maintenance, and non-disclosure agreements, plus overseeing data privacy matters and coordinating with outside counsel. There is potential to grow into General Counsel as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Ontario-licensed lawyer; JD/LLB required.
• 2–4 years of corporate law and M&A experience.
• Experience with software/tech contracts and NDAs.
• Experience coordinating with outside counsel and managing matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead transactional work in a fast-paced IT environment.
• Negotiate and administer contracts including software licenses, maintenance, and NDAs.
• Oversee data privacy and data security matters; engage outside counsel when needed.
• Support Jonas’ corporate development program and potential path to General Counsel.

Skills

M&A experience

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Data privacy

Education

Ontario-licensed lawyer (JD/LLB)

Job description

Jonas Software – Corporate in Canada seeks an energetic, independent legal counsel with a focus on M&A and contract administration. You will work closely with Jonas’ Managing Counsel on complex transactions and help guide corporate initiatives.

The role involves drafting and negotiating software licenses, maintenance, and non-disclosure agreements, plus overseeing data privacy matters and coordinating with outside counsel. There is potential to grow into General Counsel as the company expands.