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 environment

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 Solid 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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