Sr. Legal Counsel at Open Text Inc.
United States
$176.7k - $265.2k
<p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY</strong></span></p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p><p> </p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.</strong></span></p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.</span></p><p> </p><br><p><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Your Impact</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are seeking a high-performing, self-directed Legal Counsel excited to help achieve the mission and commercial objectives of OpenText’s Cyber Security Division. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn the business of cyber resilience and meaningfully impact the Division’s growth. The successful candidate will be energized by working in an evolving organization and capable of connecting business strategy to legal work. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Reporting directly to the Associate General Counsel (Director, Legal Counsel) for the Cyber Security SMBC Division. You will be joining a close-knit, collaborative SMBC legal team with global exposure and growth opportunities across the broader OpenText commercial legal team. Our team and our organization work from several locations across the globe and you must be willing and able to work independently and communicate virtually with team members. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What The Role Offers</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work cross-functionally with different departments to close deals and achieve the Cyber Security SMB/C Division’s commercial objectives</span></li><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements, including license, SaaS subscription, master and professional services, distribution, reseller, OEM and privacy related agreements</span></li><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive the legal team’s strategic initiatives, including development and implementation of processes that improve time-to-contract without material increases in risk</span></li><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide practical guidance to the Sales and Procurement organizations that balances business objectives and legal risk</span></li><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Keep abreast of changing regulations, laws, and industry standards</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What You Need To Succeed</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5+ years’ experience in commercial contracting, preferably in an in-house setting</span></li><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with SaaS subscription agreements, software licenses, master and professional services agreements, distribution and reseller agreements, OEM agreements, and data processing agreements</span></li><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A track record of good judgment and decision-making in a legal role with meaningful responsibility</span></li><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Membership in good standing with at least one state bar</span></li><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work autonomously and independently drive high value projects to completion Communication skills to effectively interface with non-legal colleagues as well as external partners and clients</span></li><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sound business judgment and the ability to appropriately balance business objectives and legal risk</span></li><li style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a new business unit within a dynamic, global corporation</span></li></ul><p style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">One Last Thing</span></strong><br><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our clients first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention.</span><br><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.</span></p> <br><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our <a href="https://www.opentext.com/assets/documents/en-US/pdf/opentext-equal-employment-opportunity-statement-of-policy-us-en.pdf">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy</a> which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.</span></p><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:hr@opentext.com">hr@opentext.com</a>. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.</span></p><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Compensation:</strong> At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our <a href="https://careers.opentext.com/us/en/why-join-us">Why Join Us</a> page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.</span></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Salary Range:</strong><span style="background-color: white;"> $176,700 - $265,200; Dep</span>ending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.</span></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>AI Usage Disclosure:</strong> <em>As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.</em></span></p>
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