Negotiate and drive strategic transactions and sales/revenue agreements for public sector customers
Support compliance with Canadian and international contracting laws, rules, and regulations
Create company policies related to contracting and train employees
Provide day-to-day advice to senior executives and business members on contracting issues
Assist business leaders in evaluating and managing risk
Apply legal and business judgment to complex public sector transactions
Lead negotiation of high-value strategic technology and services agreements
Partner with Sales and leadership to structure transactions, anticipate issues, navigate ambiguity, and resolve contracting matters
Resolve issues in existing relationships
Handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
Report directly to the Chief Counsel – Public Sector
Requirements Juris Doctor (or equivalent)
A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 7–10 years’ progressive experience in a related field
Lawyer qualified to practice in at least one Canadian Province or Territory
Law degree from a reputable law school
Licensed Attorney, varying by Province/Territory
Substantive legal knowledge of Canadian public sector procurement rules and regulations, technology contracts, licensing, data privacy and security, and intellectual property




Experience with public sector technology transactions and procurement rules and regulations in jurisdictions in addition to Canada would be beneficial
Eligible to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance
Active Canadian government security clearance (Reliability Status or higher) preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills
Sound and pragmatic judgment in ambiguous situations
Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting
Attentive to detail, a good communicator, and an active listener
Criminal record check, education verification, and reference checks required before starting
Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in Canadian public sector procurement, technology contracts, and compliance with contracting laws. Proven ability to negotiate high-value agreements and provide strategic legal advice to senior executives.
Highest-signal resume keywords Juris Doctor
Licensed Attorney
Public Sector Procurement Knowledge
Negotiation of Technology Contracts
Canadian Government Security Clearance
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Legal Judgment
Contracting Compliance
Risk Management
Public Sector Transactions
Technology Agreements
Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills
Pragmatic Judgment
Attention to Detail
Active Listening
Certifications & Qualifications Law Degree from Reputable Law School
Industry Keywords Canadian Contracting Laws
Data Privacy and Security
Intellectual Property
Public Sector Technology Transactions

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📌 Associate General Counsel (Ontario)
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