Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

 Job Description: 

BlackBerry ® In a world of limited resources and ever-evolving threats, BlackBerry SecuSUITE® ensures your organization stays secure. Our NATO-approved, high-assurance mobile communications protect against advanced eavesdropping attacks, so you can focus on what matters most — running your organization.

Position Summary

BlackBerry is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its global secure communications software business.  As a member of BlackBerry’s talented and collegial legal team, you will advise on and negotiate licensing agreements, services agreements, channel agreements, and other related agreements. 

This position reports to the Senior Director, Legal Counsel of Commercial Contracting.

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including software license agreements, services agreements, partnering agreements, channel agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and related agreements.Advise and provide guidance on legal issues relating to commercial terms.Collaborate with other members of the legal team, functional teams and leaders across the company on export control, privacy, product, security, and other business matters.Provide legal support to the business to mitigate legal risks while advancing business initiatives in compliance with corporate policies.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant legal experienceLLB or JD and admission to practice law  Law firm and/or in-house experience; software or technology industry experience a plus

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environmentExcellent drafting skills and oral and written communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsEnthusiastic learnerAbility to work independently with great attention to detailExperience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including software licensing and/or service agreements, is considered a plusExperience with providing guidance, direction, and oversight to ensure adherence to export control regulations (including in the U.S., Canada, UK, and European Union) and procedures related to export controls is considered a plusUnderstanding of data protection and privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is considered a plus

Working Conditions: 

Hybrid position (3 days in office, 2 days WFH); Location: Ottawa, ON

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40