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Legal Counsel, Procurement

MongoDB
Hybrid - Toronto, ONUpdated 1d ago
Base salary
$108k–$150k
Published base salary range
Location
Hybrid - Toronto, ON
Remote eligibility
Employment
Full-time
Mid-level
Role family
Finance / Legal / People
Developer tools
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About the job

About the Role

MongoDB is seeking a driven, experienced commercial attorney to serve as Legal Counsel - Procurement. In this role, you will work closely with internal business resources, procurement stakeholders, and legal teams to lead high-value, high-visibility procurement negotiations while ensuring all third-party agreements meet MongoDB's contracting standards. The role is based in Toronto, ON, under a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary legal partner to global Procurement and advise cross-functional stakeholders on third-party contracting matters.
  • Draft and negotiate buy-side agreements, including SaaS, software, marketing, facilities, professional services, and real estate agreements.
  • Provide practical legal guidance on complex, high-value, and high-risk procurement transactions.
  • Develop and maintain scalable procurement and legal review processes, including playbooks, templates, and knowledge-management resources.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, contract lifecycle management tools, and emerging legal and AI technology.
  • Develop and deliver training to Procurement and business stakeholders on contracting processes, legal requirements, negotiation strategy, and risk allocation.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging legal and commercial issues affecting procurement, including data privacy, security, AI, IP, and vendor risk.
  • Support broader Legal team priorities as needed.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial contract experience with a proven track record negotiating procurement agreements.
  • Experience at a law firm and/or high-growth tech company.
  • JD with an active bar membership in your jurisdiction.
  • Understanding of data privacy requirements.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Proactive, dynamic, and results-driven with strong attention to detail.
  • Curious and passionate about technology.
  • Sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
  • Leadership and teamwork skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range for this role in Canada: $108,000—$150,000 CAD. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, RRSP with employer match, mental health counseling, backup child and elder care, and health, dental, and vision benefits.

Application Instructions

Apply through the MongoDB careers portal using the provided job link.

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