Trapeze Software
Technology
LegalCounsel
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Legal Counsel at Trapeze Software. Skills: Commercial law, Contract negotiation, Risk management, Team management. Provide legal counsel. Apply risk management techniques”
Industry & Context.
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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