Hybrid Legal Counsel – Temporary

at Equisoft

• Job title: Legal Counsel – Temporary
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Montreal, Canada

About the role

• Legal Counsel managing contract negotiations and corporate legal support in a global digital solutions provider. Involved in various jurisdictions including Canada, Colombia, and Chile ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel on contractual matters, risk assessment, and commercial arrangements.
• Lead contract negotiations and provide legal guidance on global NDAs, commercial agreements, licensing agreements, statements of work, amendments, change requests, and renewals.
• Identify and advise on legal risks in contractual arrangements and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand commercial objectives and provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and legal requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Lead the development and management of Spanish-language contract templates and ensure consistency across all Spanish-speaking jurisdictions where Equisoft operates.
• Support the continuous improvement of contracting processes and workflows to increase efficiency and ensure best practices across the organization.
• Oversee contract administration processes, including internal approvals, execution, document management, and e-signature workflows.
• Prepare and circulate contract summaries and maintain organized records of contract drafts, exchanges, and final executed versions.
• Support the management and maintenance of Equisoft's global trademark portfolio, including monitoring renewals, coordinating filings, and liaising with external counsel.
• Provide support for corporate secretarial matters as needed, primarily in Latin American jurisdictions.
• Oversee and coordinate Equisoft's renewal of insurance policies
• Assist the Director, Legal Services & Corporate Secretary on other matters as needed
• Stay informed of relevant legal developments and industry best practices in contract law and technology licensing.

Requirements

• Technical Bachelor's Degree in Law
• Licensed lawyer in the Canada, Colombia, or Chile
• Minimum of 5 years experience of legal experience in a law firm setting, in corporate or commercial law
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal principles.
• Knowledge of licensing agreements, including SaaS agreements, is a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent knowledge of French, English and Spanish (Spoken and written), for candidates in Montreal.
• Excellent knowledge in English & Spanish (spoken and written), for candidates in Latam.
• Strong sense of organization and prioritizing
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate, write and synthesize information
• Ability to multi-task in a rapid-paced environment
• Team spirit, tact, diplomacy, autonomy, rigor, and discipline

Benefits

• Educational Support (LOMA Courses and Equisoft University)