Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cority is a leading company in EHS+ solutions, helping customers manage risks across their operations. They are seeking a versatile Legal Counsel to join their legal team, focusing on drafting and negotiating commercial SaaS transactions, advising on data privacy, and navigating AI legal frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including SaaS subscription agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Professional Services Agreements, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Structure, draft, and negotiate strategic partnership, channel partner, reseller, and referral agreements to expand market reach
- Manage vendor and procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and inbound technology transfers
- Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Business Development teams to streamline contract cycles and provide pragmatic, risk-adjusted legal advice
- Act as embedded product counsel, collaborating with Product and Engineering teams from concept to launch to ensure 'compliance-by-design.'
- Review product roadmaps, new feature rollouts, and third-party software/API integrations to identify regulatory, intellectual property, and liability risks
- Assess legal considerations for data ingestion, user workflows, and the technical integration of internal and customer-facing AI tools
- Advise on global data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, Law 25/PIPEDA) and draft/negotiate Data Processing Addendums (DPAs) and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Stay ahead of emerging AI regulatory frameworks and legal trends (e.g., EU AI Act, intellectual property implications of generative AI)
- Manage potential disputes, commercial claims, and active litigation matters under the direction of the General Counsel
- Coordinate with and manage external counsel efficiently to ensure cost-effective representation and strategic alignment
- Conduct internal investigations and formulate risk-mitigation strategies to prevent escalation
- Support corporate governance, compliance, and employment law matters as needed
- Assist with intellectual property management, including trademark enforcement and protecting proprietary software assets
- Develop, update, and maintain internal legal playbooks, templates, and compliance policies to scale legal operations
Skills
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited institution and active membership in good standing with a relevant Bar Association or Law Society
- 2–3+ years of experience practicing law, ideally with a mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a technology/SaaS company
- Experience or strong interest in acting as a product counsel, with the ability to analyze product integrations and technical workflows through a legal lens
- Strong foundational knowledge of data privacy frameworks. Demonstrated familiarity with, or a keen interest in, AI legal issues, data scraping, and technology ethics
- Proven track record of negotiating commercial tech transactions and partnership frameworks with sophisticated enterprise clients and procurement teams
- Exceptional drafting skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders
- Proven capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment, maintaining strong communication channels across time zones
Benefits
- We support a remote working environment with a one-time home office allowance and subsidized monthly internet allowance
- Competitive health benefits, dental plans, and retirement savings plan (RRSP, 401K plan etc.)
- Annual fitness allowance
- Mental health support provided through access to Calm Premium meditation app and access to Talkspace
- Access to learning tools & platforms, internal training programs, annual training allowance and certifications (if applicable), and High Talent Programs
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