Sr. Legal Counsel

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

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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.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• Challenging Responsibilities: Manage and provide legal support for global commercial litigation matters, including collaborating and liaising with external counsel; attending mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials.

• Strategic Collaboration: 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.

• Global Impact: Support corporate initiatives, such as cross-border mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and divestitures requiring international legal expertise.

• Professional Growth: Thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment, undertake diverse projects, and contribute to a dynamic, global legal team.

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