Technology & AI Lawyer

Axiom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Axiom is seeking Technology Lawyers to advise clients across technology-rich sectors, including AI, cloud, SaaS licensing, AdTech, and product platforms. You will partner with product, engineering, and sales teams to deliver compliant, business-savvy legal solutions.

This role emphasizes negotiating technology agreements, governance of AI development, and product counseling throughout the lifecycle, with in-house experience and ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience in AI, cloud, SaaS licensing/technology transactions, product counsel, or advertising technology.
• Experience advising technology or business teams and drafting technology-related commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory considerations affecting technology, digital products, data, and emerging technologies.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on technology, digital product, AI, and commercial matters with cross-functional teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate technology transactions including SaaS, cloud, software licensing, and data agreements.
• Advise on AI development, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide product counsel throughout the product lifecycle, including regulatory considerations for tech and digital products.
• Advise on advertising technology and digital advertising matters and related commercial/regulatory considerations.

Skills

AI

Cloud & SaaS licensing

Technology transactions

Product counsel

AdTech

Education

Licensed to practice law in Ontario

Job description

We are currently seeking Technology Lawyers to work with our clients at some of the world’s largest technology, financial services, consumer goods, retail, and professional services companies.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising businesses on technology-related legal matters, with a background in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence (AI); cloud, SaaS and software licensing/technology transactions; product counsel; or advertising technology (AdTech). Candidates do not need experience across all areas.

Join Our Team as a Lawyer at Axiom!

Technology Lawyer

We are currently seeking Technology Lawyers to work with our clients at some of the world’s largest technology, financial services, consumer goods, retail, and professional services companies.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising businesses on technology-related legal matters, with a background in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence (AI); cloud, SaaS and software licensing/technology transactions; product counsel; or advertising technology (AdTech). Candidates do not need experience across all areas.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on a range of technology, digital product, AI, and commercial matters, partnering with legal, product, engineering, sales, marketing, and other business teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate technology transactions, including SaaS, cloud, software licensing, technology services, data, platform, and other technology-related agreements.
• Advise on AI development, deployment, and use, including AI contracting, governance, product considerations, and evolving legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide product counsel throughout the product lifecycle, advising on legal and regulatory considerations related to the development, launch, and operation of technology and digital products.
• Advise on advertising technology and digital advertising matters, including AdTech platforms, data use, digital marketing technologies, and related commercial and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of legal experience in one or more of the following areas: AI; cloud, SaaS and software licensing/technology transactions; product counsel; or advertising technology, preferably with in-house experience.
• Experience advising technology or business teams and/or drafting and negotiating technology-related commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory considerations affecting technology, digital products, data, and emerging technologies.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $114,000-250,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $64,000-201,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid holidays and PTO
• flexible work arrangements
• professional development opportunities and tools

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world‑class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top‑tier talent with cutting‑edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward‑thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi‑fied, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

Axiom is the global leader in high‑caliber, on‑demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail].

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.