Remote and Hybrid Independent Contractor Technology Lawyers (Canada)

About MT>Align Have control over your hours. Work for yourself, but with us! MT>Align, a division of McCarthy Tétrault LLP, pairs high caliber independent contract lawyers with our clients who need legal support. Through MT>Align, successful applicants will join our roster and will have the opportunity to potentially work on engagements providing sophisticated legal support to a diverse client base. By joining MT>Align you will have access to stimulating legal work with a slate of high quality clients, while enjoying autonomy, flexibility, and control over your career; you can be a part of McCarthy Tétrault’s leading-edge new service, while still being able to choose when you work, where you work, and how many hours you work. MT>Align is seeking highly-motivated junior and experienced technology lawyers to join our roster. The candidate must have: · Experience drafting and negotiating technology related contracts including SaaS, software licensing and cloud computing; · Experience with internet, social media and e-commerce issues; · A solid understanding of general product, business development and policy related to online consumer facing platforms; and · High level of professionalism and outstanding business judgement with strong academic and law firm credentials. In-house experience considered an asset. To learn more about MT>Align, please visit us at www.mtalign.ca. About McCarthy Tétrault LLP McCarthy Tétrault LLP provides a broad range of legal services, advising on large and complex assignments for Canadian and international interests. The firm has a substantial presence in Canada’s major commercial centres as well as in New York City and London, UK. Built on an integrated approach to the practice of law and delivery of innovative client services, the firm brings its legal talent, industry insight and practice experience to help clients achieve the results that are important to them. We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault LLP is an equal opportunity employer and fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodations at any time during the recruitment process.

Provide sophisticated legal support to a diverse client base as an independent contractor. Focus on drafting and negotiating technology-related contracts and advising on online platform policies.

Requires experience in SaaS, software licensing, and cloud computing contracts, as well as knowledge of e-commerce and social media issues. Candidates should have strong academic and law firm credentials, with in-house experience considered an asset.

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• Contract Drafting
• Contract Negotiation
• SaaS Agreements
• Software Licensing
• Cloud Computing Law
• Internet Law
• Social Media Law
• E-commerce Law
• Product Policy
• Business Development
• Business Judgement

• Legal
• Consulting
• Technology

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable

Application method

Direct apply is available