Banyan Software

Director, Legal - Mergers & Acquisitions

Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 56 days ago

NegotiationM&ARecruitingLeadershipCommunication

About the role

We are looking for a Director, Legal to join our Toronto team and take ownership of deal execution across the full acquisition lifecycle.
This is the path to becoming a "Portfolio General Counsel," owning the full legal function for a group of software companies while remaining connected to a collaborative legal guild at corporate headquarters.
Cover portfolio legal responsibilities during team transitions, ensuring continuity across the team.

Banyan's Legal team is growing to support a high-volume M&A practice and an expanding portfolio of vertical-market software companies.
You will work alongside our M&A Directors, Operating Partners, and portfolio company leaders to close transactions and support operational legal needs across the business.
Initially, approximately 80% of your time will focus on deal work: due diligence, purchase agreement negotiation, closing mechanics, and post-close integration support.
Provide day-to-day legal support to portfolio companies on commercial contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, and general corporate matters.
Build and own the legal playbook for your portfolio: deal support, commercial contracting, compliance, and corporate governance.
We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

5 to 7 years of legal experience, including meaningful M&A transactional work at a mid-size or large law firm.
Manage external counsel relationships and coordinate specialist advice when required by deal complexity or jurisdiction.
Familiarity with technology company legal issues: IP ownership, SaaS licensing, data privacy, and software-specific commercial terms.

Together, we unite for equality and equity.
The Banyan Software Foundation, endowed with $100 million in Banyan stock, leverages technology to build a greener and more equitable world.

In-house experience at a technology company is a strong asset, even if gained informally (e.g., acting as outside de facto counsel for technology clients on commercial and corporate matters).
Licensed to practice in Ontario (Law Society of Ontario member in good standing) or eligible for prompt admission.
Canadian or US M&A experience; cross-border deal exposure is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. You can translate complex legal concepts into clear guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision while staying connected to a collaborative legal team.
Advise portfolio company leadership on operational legal questions, acting as a trusted business partner to CEOs and operating leaders.
Banyan Software is the best permanent home for software businesses that serve specialized industries, their employees, and their customers.
We are on a mission to acquire, build, and grow great companies worldwide, helping them modernize through shared AI expertise and operational discipline.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Banyan operates more than 100 portfolio companies across North America, the UK, EU, and APAC.

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