Senior Contracts And Legal Manager

TL;DR

Senior Contracts and Legal Manager (Legal/Commercial Operations): Driving business growth through contract management, negotiation, and legal operations with an accent on risk mitigation and process efficiency. Focus on leading complex contract engagements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing robust legal workflows within a global technology ecosystem.

Location: Must be based in Canada

Salary: $100,000–$130,000 CAD

Company

A global family of companies delivering enterprise software and tailored solutions across major technology ecosystems like Atlassian, AWS, and Slack.

What you will do

• Review and redline a broad range of commercial contracts including NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs.
• Independently lead contract negotiations with clients, partners, and suppliers.
• Manage contract information and enforce processes within internal IT systems.
• Collaborate with executive management, sales, and finance to balance risk mitigation with global strategy.
• Provide peer reviews of departmental contract redlines to ensure quality and consistency.
• Contribute to the assessment and integration of AI tools within the contract management lifecycle.

Requirements

• Must be based in Canada
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of contracts/legal experience OR a Law degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Proven ability to lead contract engagements from pre-sales to closeout.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in business process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with enterprise software tools such as Jira, Microsoft Office, and HubSpot.

Nice to have

• Experience with SaaS, cloud computing, and data privacy matters.
• Familiarity with Atlassian products and services.
• Experience negotiating regulatory requirements for US Federal or State clients.
• Curiosity regarding the development of AI in the legal arena.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first working environment with flexible hours.
• Unlimited vacation policy and generous holiday allowance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (up to 26 weeks paid).
• RRSP matching up to 4%.
• Home office setup support and company-provided MacBook.
• Comprehensive employee assistance program and health benefits.