Associate Counsel

Overview

This role is for an Associate Counsel position within a small in-house legal team at a company that develops enterprise software supporting court and justice system administration in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The position offers broad exposure across the business and is suited for candidates looking to develop practical, in-house legal skills in a growing technology company.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including license agreements, cloud-hosting/SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, strategic partnership agreements, and NDAs.
• Support government contracting processes such as RFP responses, contract review, and negotiation with public sector customers.
• Assist with product-related legal issues including accessibility, data privacy, and security considerations related to cloud-based software.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Identify legal risks and propose solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Assist with corporate governance, compliance initiatives, and other general legal matters as needed.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of legal experience, or an exceptional recent graduate with relevant experience.
• Strong drafting and contract review skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment.
• Interest in technology, software products, and/or government contracting.
• Experience working within Agile teams or formal training in Scrum or Agile methodologies is a strong asset.

Preferred Experience

• SaaS and software-related contracting, ideally in the context of government procurement.
• Data privacy, cybersecurity, and cloud compliance.
• Intellectual property or product counseling.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 USD per year (final compensation based on qualifications, experience, location, and internal considerations).
• Quality medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan (US) and GRRSP (Canada).
• Annual professional development funds of $1,500 USD per employee.
• Access to book subscriptions and extensive office libraries for personal and professional growth.
• Flexible working hours coordinated with supervisors.
• Option to work remotely or from an office location.
• Regular personal meetings with managers to discuss career growth and other important issues.
• Travel opportunities between company offices and with clients.

Location

• Open to remote candidates, preferably located near a major metropolitan area to support occasional in-person collaboration and travel.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be Canadian or U.S. citizens or permanent residents due to employment authorization requirements; visa sponsorship or work authorization support is not available.
• This description outlines general duties and is not exhaustive; additional responsibilities may be assigned.