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Absorb Software

Commercial Counsel – SaaS, Technology Transactions

Absorb Software

. Negotiate software licenses, order forms, statements of work, service level agreements and professional services agreements .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating software licenses, vendor contracts, and technology partnerships while providing actionable legal guidance on commercial risks and compliance. Proficient in managing complex negotiations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support timely deal closures.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris Doctor (J.D.)Commercial And Technology Transactional Legal ExperienceB2B SaaS And Enterprise Software Agreements NegotiationTechnology Licensing And Intellectual Property KnowledgeAI Or Generative AI Contracting Experience

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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingNegotiation SkillsCommercial JudgmentData Processing AgreementsService Level AgreementsIndemnities And Limitations Of LiabilityConfidentiality And Privacy ObligationsInformation Security ObligationsPayment Terms And Termination RightsInternational Transactions Contracting
Soft Skills
Ability To Work IndependentlyPrioritization Of Competing DeadlinesCollaboration With Cross-Functional Teams
Tools & Technologies
MS SuiteLink SquaresIvoJiraClaudeOpenAI
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Admission To Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Software LicensingVendor ContractsTechnology PartnershipsB2B SaaSEnterprise SoftwareData UsageModel TrainingContract ProcessesNegotiation PlaybooksFallback Positions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Negotiate software licenses, order forms, statements of work, service level agreements and professional services agreements
  • Negotiate NDAs, data processing agreements, vendor and procurement contracts, technology partnerships, reseller and distribution agreements
  • Advise on indemnities, limitations of liability, warranties, intellectual property rights, data usage, confidentiality, privacy, information security obligations, payment terms and termination rights
  • Partner with Sales, Product, Finance, Procurement, Privacy and Security to structure practical solutions and support timely deal closure
  • Independently manage concurrent negotiations, assess and escalate material legal and commercial risks, and provide clear, actionable guidance
  • Support contracting for AI-enabled products and services, including data use, model training, output rights and allocation of risk
  • Collaborate on international transactions and jurisdiction-specific contracting requirements
  • Develop and improve standard agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, fallback positions and contract processes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree
  • Active admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant commercial and technology transactional legal experience
  • Substantial hands-on negotiation of B2B SaaS and enterprise software agreements
  • Strong commercial judgment, contract drafting and negotiation skills
  • Working knowledge of technology licensing, intellectual property, privacy and information security matters
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines and collaborate effectively with cross-functional business teams
  • Experience with AI or generative AI contracting and global or cross-border commercial negotiations preferred
  • Proficiency with MS Suite, Link Squares, Ivo, Jira, Claude and OpenAI
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the country applied to without sponsorship
  • Successful candidates are subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully remote-first work with flexible work arrangements
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Retirement savings programs
  • Eligibility for two different bonus plans
  • Generous time off
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits based on your country of location
  • New hire equipment allowance
  • Monthly flex allowance
  • Career growth and internal mobility opportunities
  • Employee-driven DE&I programs