Trapeze Software

Technology

LegalCounsel

$140–165k Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Legal Counsel at Trapeze Software. Skills: Commercial law, Contract negotiation, Risk management, Team management. Provide legal counsel. Apply risk management techniques”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Eligibility Requirements

Travel required, Travel within Canada, Travel within U.S.A

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

University degree in law, Called to the Bar (Canada or USA), Good standing with Bar, 4+ years related experience

Nice to Have

Experience in public sector contract procurement, Software licensing contracts experience, Legal team management experience, Familiarity with software licensing agreements, Familiarity with public procurement, Familiarity with contract negotiation

What You'll Do.

Provide legal counsel

Apply risk management techniques

Offer proactive advice

Manage Contract Managers

Mentor Contract Managers

Report to General Managers

Consult with Group Legal Counsel

Review customer requests for proposals

Identify proposal requirements

Review terms and conditions

Assist in proposal development

Secure management approval for proposals

Perform contract/subcontract review

Negotiate with customer/vendor contracting personnel

Interface with customer/vendor contracting personnel

Participate in team reviews

Participate in negotiations

Participate in approvals

Communicate legal and contract information

Maintain contract files

Support development of legal workflows

Support development of legal policies

Support development of legal procedures

Test new legal technology

Implement new legal technology

Collaborate with other legal teams

Attend group meetings

Share information on legal risks

Share information on legal trends

Share information on legal developments

Schedule own activities

Arrange own activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Legal team; General Managers; Group Legal Counsel; Management; Sales teams; Finance teams; Service teams; Other legal teams

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

_**Job Summary:**_ _**Job Description:**_ **Job Title:** Legal Counsel **Location:** Remote, Canada, Ontario **Compensation Range:** $140,000 - $165,000 base salary **Who We Are** Trapeze Software is part of Modaxo’s portfolio of software companies serving the transit industry, and is a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. We design and deploy best-in class technologies like enterprise asset management, workforce management, mobility solutions, and more, for public transportation agencies. Our technology helps our customers find new ways to increase ridership, improve passenger experience, and achieve operational excellence. At Trapeze, we strive to ensure our employees succeed in all aspects of their career. Our culture provides individuals the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow. We will provide you with the resources, responsibilities, guidance, and freedom needed to be successful. Building strong and long-lasting relationships are a vital component to working with us. Join our team and be on the way to a rewarding and fulfilling career. **What We Are Looking For** The position requires an articulate, motivated, and approachable commercial lawyer. Someone who is detail-oriented, possesses strong organizational skills, can understand both legal and business perspectives, and who has the interpersonal skills to deal with people at all levels of the organization. The Legal Counsel sits on Trapeze’s legal team, oversees the work of supporting Contract Managers, and reports to Trapeze’s General Managers with a dotted line to Group Legal Counsel. The right candidate for this position will have very strong verbal and written communications skills as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently. Experience in public sector contract procurement, software licensing contracts, and legal team management are assets. Our Legal Counsel is involved with end-to-end contract work – the drafting, management, negotiation administration, and enforcement of v

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