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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’s philosophy 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.   INVESTMENT APPROACH:  Unlike private equity and venture capital firms, we are Entrepreneurs who Buy, Enhance and Grow Software Businesses. That’s right; we don’t sell businesses. We form a strategic alliance with existing management teams. We recognize the dedication and perseverance required to create a firm and place a premium on customers’ and workers’ well-being over short-term goals.     CULTURE:  Valsoft is more than just a place to work; we’re a 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, and we’re proud of them. We Dream Big, Stay Humble and Stay Hungry.    POSITION DESCRIPTION:  We are seeking a highly skilled and business-minded Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team to support our day-to-day operations across multiple portfolios of companies as well as support M&A activities from the operations side where necessary. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing strategic 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. Your expertise will 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.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Commercial & Operations Support  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 General Corporate Support  Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with corporate formalities Provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance matters Collaborate with business teams to identify and mitigate legal risk REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school  Active admission to practice law in good standing in the United States  Minimum 5 years of legal practice experience, law firm or in-house  Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to draft and structure complex 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  Technical Kn