Negotiate and drive strategic transactions and sales/revenue agreements for public sector customersSupport compliance with Canadian and international contracting laws, rules, and regulationsCreate company policies related to contracting and train employeesProvide day-to-day advice to senior executives and business members on contracting issuesAssist business leaders in evaluating and managing riskApply legal and business judgment to complex public sector transactionsLead negotiation of high-value strategic technology and services agreementsPartner with Sales and leadership to structure transactions, anticipate issues, navigate ambiguity, and resolve contracting mattersResolve issues in existing relationshipsHandle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiriesReport directly to the Chief Counsel – Public SectorRequirementsJuris Doctor (or equivalent)A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeMinimum of 7–10 years’ progressive experience in a related fieldLawyer qualified to practice in at least one Canadian Province or TerritoryLaw degree from a reputable law schoolLicensed Attorney, varying by Province/TerritorySubstantive legal knowledge of Canadian public sector procurement rules and regulations, technology contracts, licensing, data privacy and security,



and intellectual propertyExperience with public sector technology transactions and procurement rules and regulations in jurisdictions in addition to Canada would be beneficialEligible to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearanceActive Canadian government security clearance (Reliability Status or higher) preferredStrong written and oral communication skillsSound and pragmatic judgment in ambiguous situationsComfortable working in a fast-paced environmentAttentive to detail, a positive communicator, and an active listenerCriminal record check, education verification, and reference checks required before startingCore CompetenciesDemonstrates 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 keywordsJuris DoctorLicensed AttorneyPublic Sector Procurement KnowledgeNegotiation of Technology ContractsCanadian Government Security ClearanceATS Optimization KeywordsHard SkillsLegal JudgmentContracting ComplianceRisk ManagementPublic Sector TransactionsTechnology AgreementsSoft SkillsStrong Communication SkillsPragmatic JudgmentAttention to DetailActive ListeningCertifications & QualificationsLaw Degree from Reputable Law SchoolIndustry KeywordsCanadian Contracting LawsData Privacy and SecurityIntellectual PropertyPublic Sector Technology Transactions#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Associate General Counsel (Toronto)
🏢 Softchoice
📍 Toronto