This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Contracts and Legal Manager based in Canada. In this role, you will play a key part in enabling commercial growth by managing the full lifecycle of contractual and legal processes across a fast-paced, global business environment. You will be responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements while ensuring alignment with business strategy, risk tolerance, and operational priorities. The position sits at the intersection of legal, sales, procurement, and operations, requiring strong collaboration across distributed, cross-functional teams. You will act as a key advisor on contractual risk, supporting leadership in making informed decisions on complex commercial engagements. A strong focus will be placed on process improvement, contract governance, and the continuous enhancement of templates, playbooks, and workflows. You will also contribute to building scalable legal and commercial operations that support both organic growth and strategic partnerships. This is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a dynamic, technology-driven, and international environment. \n

Accountabilities: Review, redline, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and software licensing or procurement agreements. Lead contract discussions with clients, vendors, and partners, balancing legal risk with business objectives and commercial priorities. Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, ensuring accurate documentation, storage, and governance within internal systems. Provide recommendations and escalation guidance to senior stakeholders on complex or high-value contractual matters. Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, Legal, Procurement, IT, Security, and Product teams to support deal execution and compliance. Conduct peer reviews of contract redlines and contribute to quality assurance of legal outputs across the team. Support continuous improvement of legal processes, including templates, playbooks, workflows, and training materials. Assist in reviewing documentation for strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and other key commercial initiatives. Ensure compliance with internal policies, global regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks. Work with process and systems teams to maintain and optimize contract management tools and knowledge repositories. Identify opportunities to streamline contract workflows and improve efficiency across commercial operations. Requirements: 2+ years of contracts or legal experience (or equivalent combination of legal education and experience). Law degree or relevant bachelor’s degree with strong experience in commercial contracts and negotiations. Proven experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements in a sales or procurement environment. Strong understanding of SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, or technology-driven commercial models is an asset. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify legal, commercial, and operational risks. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple contracts under tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams. Proficiency with business and productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and contract management systems. Strong organizational skills with a process-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement. Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive approach to problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Exposure to cloud, data privacy, IP, or enterprise software agreements is considered a strong advantage. Benefits: Competitive annual salary ($80,000 – $100,000 USD equivalent) Remote-first and flexible working environment Generous paid time off and unlimited vacation policy RRSP matching up to 4% Enhanced parental leave and inclusive family support policies Comprehensive health and wellness coverage (Canada Life Care) Employee assistance program and mental health support Volunteer days and paid time for community engagement Home office support and MacBook provided Access to learning, development, and career growth opportunities Flexible work culture supporting work-life integration.

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