Legal Counsel (Remote) - United States

ABOUT VALSOFT CORP.:

Established in Montreal,Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 150+ companies,acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft’sphilosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long-term partnerships with existing management.

Unlike private equity and venture capital firms, we areEntrepreneurswho

Buy,Enhance and Grow Software  Businesses.

That’sright; wedon’tsell businesses. We form a strategic alliance with existing management teams. We recognize the dedication and perseverancerequiredto create a firm and place a premium on customers’ and workers’ well-being over short-term goals.

Valsoft is more than just a place to work;we’rea team. We mean it when we say people are our greatest assets, so investing in them is our number one priority. We create an environment where our employees feel first-day-on-the-job excitement, day after day, creating a culture of high performers and collaboration. We celebrate our milestones, andwe’reproud of them. We Dream Big, Stay Humble and Stay Hungry.

We areseekinga highly skilled and business-minded Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team to support our day-to-day operations across multiple portfolios ofcompaniesas well as support M&A activities from the operations sidewhere necessary. In this pivotal role, you willbe responsible forprovidingstrategic legal guidance on a wide range of matters critical to our growth and operations. You will draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, vendor, and partnership agreements.

Yourexpertisewill also be essential in supporting corporate governance, M&A due diligence, and navigating multi-jurisdictional legal issues. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic problem-solver who can distill complex legal concepts into practical, actionable business advice and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including software licensing, SaaS agreements, and vendor contracts

• Provide legal support for customer agreements and partnership arrangements

• Advise on corporate governance matters and compliance issues

• Support employment law matters and HR initiatives

• Assist with intellectual property matters including software licensing and IP management / protection

• Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with corporate formalities

• Provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance matters

• Collaborate with business teams toidentifyand mitigate legal risk

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)from an accredited law school

• Active admission to practice law in good standing in the United States

• Minimum5years of legal practice experience, law firm or in-house
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with demonstratedability todraft andstructurecomplex commercial agreements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound legal judgment

• Proven business acumen and ability to provide practical, commercially oriented legal advice

• Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication skills with ability to distill complex legal concepts for
  business audiences

• Ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional legal issues and coordinate with international stakeholders

• Technology, software, and AI licensing agreements and SaaS business models

• Commercial contracts (vendor agreements, partnership arrangements, customer
  agreements)

• Global corporate governance and compliance frameworks

• M&A support and due diligence

• International and U.S. operations

• Employment law and HR-related legal matters

• Intellectual property management and protection

• Self-starter with ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across
  teams

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment

• Legally authorized to work inthe United States

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, LTD, STD, EAP, FSA, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Unlimited vacation

• Opportunities for growth and career development

• Be a part of an entrepreneurial culture, where your innovative ideas and fresh perspectives are valued and can make a real impact on our business

Wethank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.