At Volaris Group we are all about finding the right people for the right role and allowing them the opportunity to directly contribute to the successes of our organization. Our employees are experts in their field, passionate about what they do and always looking for new and better ways to solve our industry's problems. Our staff come from a wide range of cultural, educational and geographic backgrounds and are able to work in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment that values individual perspectives. We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to learn from the best in the business.

Job Summary:

The Volaris Group acquires, strengthens and grows vertical market technology companies, and we’re looking for our next Senior Legal Counsel to head up one of our fast-growing portfolios.

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Portfolio CFO and indirectly to the General Counsel of Volaris Group Inc., our next Senior Legal Counsel will be the first and primary advisor for a diverse range of software companies across North America, Australia and New Zealand. You will be a part of the senior leadership team of a fast-growing portfolio within Volaris and be expected to provide both strategic, as well as day-to-day advice to your internal clients. You will negotiate complex software agreements and will be point lawyer on M&A transactions, while also advising on employment and corporate matters. We’re seeking a lawyer with a minimum 4+ years post-call experience AND, above all else:

A demonstrated understanding of software agreements;
Broad commercial law exposure, and
M&A transaction experience.

This role requires a lawyer with strong business acumen who can work remotely, independently, and juggle multiple priorities and company leaders in a fast moving and often shifting work environment. We need the type of person who thrives when asked to work outside their normal areas of expertise (Example: international deals, employment, IP, etc.).

Responsibilities:

Negotiating and drafting contracts from company templates or customer paper (NDAs, software license agreements, SaaS agreements, professional service agreements, supplier contracts, distribution agreements, etc.)
Establishing contract administration procedures to ensure efficient contract management
Reviewing and advising on legal terms related to RFP submissions.
Enforcing corporate policies and ensuring that all contracts meet corporate risk standards. Anticipating, guarding against, and advising all levels of the business organization on legal risks involving the companies under your portfolio
Communicating orally and in writing with all levels of organization (internally and with customers and suppliers)
Managing and coordinating with external counsel on specific legal matters or engagement as needed
Ability to provide M&A deal support from LOI to post-close integration
At a minimum, initially, the role will require transaction assistance such as NDAs review, contract due diligence and schedules review, but will expand, as you gain experience, to be the lead lawyer on portfolio transactions.
Prioritizing multiple projects from different companies and requestors
Corporate – will assist General Counsel with tracking certain quarterly functions and with rolling out company-wide initiatives and compliance tools (policies, etc.)

Qualifications & Skills:

The successful candidate is required to hold a law degree and licensed to practice law in Canada, Australia or at least one State within the United States.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
Strong business and financial acumen – must be able to provide practical advice to multiple stakeholders
Must be able to work independently and juggle multiple priorities in a fast moving and often shifting work environment
Must have strong experience in negotiating all sizes of commercial contracts; specific experience in IP/IT software licensing contracts, SaaS, and professional services agreements is essential
Some M&A experience is necessary and strong M&A experience a plus
General knowledge of privacy laws and data security practices
Willingness to travel to other office locations and for client site visits
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate internal and external collaboration across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders

Volaris Group is an equal opportunity employer, we recruit, hire, train, promote and provide all other privileges of employment to qualified people without regard to age, race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, ethnicity, familial status, religion, sexual orientation or any other classification for which discrimination is prohibited.

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