Sr. Legal Counsel

Open Text Inc. • Alpharetta, GA

3d • $176,000 - $260,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

An exceptional opportunity has become available at OpenText for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house HR, Litigation, Ethics & Compliance legal team. Based in either our Gaithersburg, MD or Alpharetta, GA location and reporting to the VP & GC – Legal HR, Litigation, Ethics & Compliance, this strategic in-house counsel position is dedicated to supporting the organization’s legal needs with respect to global commercial litigation and software compliance while working with the broader legal and HR teams.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization and will be adept at connecting business strategy to legal work. They will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, providing guidance to mitigate organizational risk. This role supports OpenText’s global business and therefore offers an opportunity for exposure to international litigation and compliance matters.

Requirements

• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, eager to explore new areas, and capable of undertaking projects in diverse fields.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Business-minded lawyer with a pragmatic, solution-driven sensibility, and sound judgment.
• J.D. with 3-8 years of experience in commercial litigation, excellent academic credentials, and membership in at least one state bar.
• Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience and knowledge in software licensing and services, software compliance, professional services agreements, and privacy/security matters would be highly advantageous.
• Other European language skills would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide legal support for global commercial litigation matters, including collaborating and liaising with external counsel; attending mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials.
• Work closely with OpenText’s business and sales teams across the globe, and provide commercial litigation support as well as assessing litigation risk with respect to security and software compliance matters.
• Support corporate initiatives, such as cross-border mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and divestitures requiring international legal expertise.

Benefits

• Vacation entitlement
• Paid time off
• Bonus or commissions for eligible roles
• Comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree