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OpenText

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1991

🏢 Enterprise

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

💰 $1G Post IPO debt on 2022-12

Enterprise • SaaS • B2B

OpenText is a Canadian enterprise software company that provides enterprise information management solutions and cloud-based services. It offers products for enterprise content management, document and records management, information governance, collaboration, and related IT/cloud operations, serving business customers with both on-premises and SaaS delivery models. The company's public materials emphasize enterprise-focused careers, cloud and IT operations, client success, and professional services.

📋 Description

• Work cross-functionally with different departments to close deals and achieve the Cyber Security SMB/C Division’s commercial objectives • Draft, review, and negotiate license, SaaS subscription, master and professional services, distribution, reseller, OEM, and privacy-related agreements • Drive the legal team’s strategic initiatives • Develop and implement processes that improve time-to-contract without material increases in risk • Provide practical guidance to Sales and Procurement organizations while balancing business objectives and legal risk • Keep abreast of changing regulations, laws, and industry standards • Report directly to the Associate General Counsel (Director, Legal Counsel) for the Cyber Security SMBC Division • Work independently and communicate virtually with global team members

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial contracting, preferably in an in-house setting • Experience with SaaS subscription agreements, software licenses, master and professional services agreements, distribution and reseller agreements, OEM agreements, and data processing agreements • Track record of good judgment and decision-making in a legal role with meaningful responsibility • Membership in good standing with at least one state bar • Ability to work autonomously and independently drive high-value projects to completion • Communication skills to interface effectively with non-legal colleagues, external partners, and clients • Sound business judgment and ability to balance business objectives and legal risk • Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, global corporation • Must be willing and able to work independently and communicate virtually with team members

🏖️ Benefits

• Benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing • Variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles • Vacation entitlement • Paid time off • Diversity, inclusion, and respectful workplace environment • Reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process • Global exposure and growth opportunities across the broader OpenText commercial legal team