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Associate Counsel, Commercial

OpenTable
Location
Toronto, Canada
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Legal - OT
Salary
$145,000-$155,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school with active bar admission in at least one state or province
  • Minimum 3 years of experience drafting, redlining, and negotiating commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States
  • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated experience applying standard playbooks
  • Proven track record of managing multiple legal matters independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative mindset and excellent judgment
Nice to have
  • Prior in-house legal experience
  • Prior experience utilizing contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms
  • Fluency or working proficiency in additional languages
  • Demonstrated openness to expanding expertise into new areas of law
What the job really is

OpenTable is looking for an Associate Counsel, Commercial to join their legal team in Toronto. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and reviewing various commercial contracts while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. The position requires proactive management of legal risks and supports strategic business objectives in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits
  • Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
  • Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
  • Company-paid subscription to Headspace
  • Annual company-wide week off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model requires 2 days in-office per week
  • Role involves managing communications outside of regular working hours occasionally
  • No specific mention of technology stack or tools used in legal processes
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