Legal Counsel

OpenText; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a commercial Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team in Alpharetta, GA. The role focuses on negotiating and drafting technology agreements, including cloud services, software licenses, and professional services contracts, to support North American sales activities.

The successful candidate will have 4+ years in contract negotiations, preferably in tech, with experience in licensing and hosted solutions, and knowledge of GenAI regulations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in contract negotiations, ideally in technology.
• Experience in a legal department or law firm handling commercial matters.
• Expertise in software licensing and hosted/cloud-based product agreements.
• Knowledge of GenAI systems and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft technology agreements (cloud, software licenses, professional services).
• Advise North American sales teams on commercial transactions.
• Evaluate risks for new product offerings and partnerships.
• Support the company's AI-first initiatives from a legal perspective.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Software licensing

SaaS experience

Legal drafting

GenAI knowledge

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

OpenText

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4+ years of experience in contract negotiations (preferably technology); experience in a legal department or law firm handling commercial matters; expertise in software licensing and SaaS.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: OpenText
Description: OpenText is seeking a commercial Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The role focuses on commercial transactions for a growing line of business, specifically negotiating and drafting technology agreements such as cloud services agreements, software licenses, and professional services contracts. The counsel will serve as a trusted advisor supporting North American sales activities, evaluating risks for new products, and supporting the company's AI-first initiatives.
Eligibility: Applicants must have at least 4 years of experience in contract negotiations, ideally within the technology sector. Strong experience in a legal department or law firm handling commercial matters is required. Candidates should possess expertise in software licensing, hosted/cloud-based product agreements, and professional services contracts. Knowledge of GenAI systems and regulations is strongly preferred.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified