Hybrid Legal Manager

at Sidetrade

• Job title: Legal Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Calgary, Canada

About the role

• Legal Manager supporting Sidetrade's global SaaS operations, focusing on contractual risk and privacy compliance. Engaging with sales, procurement, and engineering teams in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of customer-facing commercial agreements, including: SaaS subscription agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs, Partnership Agreements and NDAs.
• Support Sales and Account Manager teams across multiple regions to facilitate efficient deal execution.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, fallback positions, and negotiation playbooks.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice balancing risk management and commercial objectives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier and third-party agreements, including: Technology and cloud service provider agreements, Professional services and consulting contracts
• Partner with Procurement and Finance to ensure appropriate risk allocation, service levels, data protection, and liability protections.
• Support vendor governance processes, renewals, and ongoing contractual compliance across jurisdictions.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the company’s privacy compliance framework, with particular focus on: CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) and PIPEDA (Canada).
• Contribute to broader international privacy compliance efforts (e.g., GDPR and other applicable frameworks).
• Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and privacy-related contractual provisions.
• Partner with Security and Product teams to ensure alignment between contractual commitments and technical practices.
• Assist with privacy risk assessments, internal policies, and incident response processes.
• Monitor and support compliance with emerging AI-related regulations, including: EU AI Act (where applicable) U.S. federal and state AI regulations, Canadian AI and data governance frameworks.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to assess legal risks related to AI-enabled features and machine learning models.
• Contribute to risk assessments related to algorithmic decision-making and automated processing.
• Support internal stakeholders in maintaining and strengthening the company’s compliance posture in connection with key security and trust frameworks, including: ISO 27001 certification, SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports (Type I & Type II), Contribute to the structuring and scaling of the Legal Team.
• Support the automation of legal processes and tools, including: Contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, Template automation, Workflow optimization and Legal knowledge management.
• Identify and assess legal risks associated with commercial, technological, and operational activities.
• Provide clear, actionable guidance to internal stakeholders across departments and regions.
• Manage external counsel relationships where specialized advice is required.
• Support dispute resolution and pre-litigation matters when necessary.
• Support the management of the company’s insurance programs, including coordination with brokers and internal stakeholders on coverage matters (e.g., professional liability, cyber insurance, D&O).

Requirements

• Law degree and qualification to practice law in Canada or another relevant jurisdiction.
• 5/7+ years of experience in commercial law, ideally within a SaaS or technology-driven company.
• Strong experience negotiating both customer and supplier contracts in a B2B environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of privacy regulations (CCPA, PIPEDA) and familiarity with emerging AI regulatory frameworks.
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively in a cross-functional, international environment.
• **Preferred**
• Prior in-house experience in a high-growth SaaS environment.
• Exposure to AI governance, technology risk, or digital regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional operations (Americas, Europe, Asia).
• Knowledge of French law would be considered an asset.
• Experience with CLM platforms and legal automation tools.

Benefits

• Premium office facilities- including a free health club membership, basketball court, golf simulator, food trucks, tenant lounge & bar, bike storage, and more!
• Hybrid work model – a flexible mix of in-office and remote days.
• Great culture – active Social Club organizing regular team events and activities.
• Health & wellness – medical coverage, life insurance, and other wellness programs.
• Time off – competitive paid holidays plus public holidays.
• Career growth & compensation – competitive salary, equal opportunities, learning & mentorship programs, and advancement support.
• Because when you thrive, we all succeed!
• We’re committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for every candidate If you need any accommodation during the hiring process, just let us know.