Salary Range: $100,589.00 To $115,428.00 AnnuallyLegal Counsel, DPSA CCC-5 Salary: $100,589 - $115,428Please see full description & French translation in the attachment belowWe are committed to delivering Canada to the world, and we want you to join us on this missionThe Canadian Commercial Corporation is Canada's only government to government contracting agency. For over 75 years, governments around the world have entrusted us to reliably deliver made-in Canada solutions and projects of national importance. Through our international contracting expertise, we simplify and expedite acquisitions from Canadian suppliers across sectors including aerospace, defense and security, information and communications technology, cleantech and energy, and public infrastructure. If you want to support Canadian businesses to build successful commercial relationships with governments around the world, CCC could be your next career move.The Legal Counsel, DPSA, reports to the Legal Counsel, Manager and is responsible for providing legal advice and services to all sectors for commercial export operations and international contracting with a primary focus on CCC's Defense Production and Sharing Agreement (DPSA) business line, supporting contracts with the U.S. Department of War.What you'll be doingProvides legal advice on discreet issues or complex issues including but not limited to solicitation notices, commercial contracts, service agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOU) and related issues; outlines legal implications and addresses risk mitigation; and makes recommendations on standards and novel contract clauses, conditions, and amendments for various business linesProvides legal services to DPSA business line, supporting internal contract reviews and contract risk assessments; negotiating amendments and approvals within sensitive timelinesParticipates in external stakeholder meetings; reviews, interprets,



and negotiates contracts between exporter and buyer, and mitigates risk and liability for CCCConducts legal research on national and international instruments, including international conventions, jurisprudence, opinions, and precedents, as well as relevant U.S. procurement-related statutes and regulations, to provide advice to the business and to identify trendsCollaborates with internal stakeholders, identifies and assesses corporate and transactional risk, considers recent and emerging jurisprudence and corporate practices, and develops risk mitigation strategies to support client needs and objectivesParticipates on committees and working groups as subject matter expert; provides legal advice to ensure alignment and consistency in program and service delivery; and provides input on policies, procedures, guidelines, and practice updates and developmentConsults and develops relationships with key Government of Canada stakeholders at and other Crown Corporation and departments for evolving areas of concern to CCCFacilitates knowledge-sharing, and continuous professional development and prepares and delivers briefings and presentations on various legal topics to internal colleaguesAttend events, receptions, and conferences and interact with external stakeholders, clients and suppliers for business facilitation and relationship buildingProvides mentoring, coaching, and support to assigned summer studentsWhat you'll bring to CCCBachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD),



or equivalent law degree is required. Licensed to practice law in Ontario and must be a member of good standing in a Canadian provincial or territorial law societyDemonstrates professionalism by adhering to the rules of professional conduct adopted by the relevant law societyExperience gained from extensive specialized legal practice, demonstrating proficiency essential for managing CCC's complex and high-stakes assignmentsMinimum of three years of experience in commercial law and contracting experienceKnowledge of legal administration, practices, processes, policies, and proceduresKnowledge of issues, trends, best practices, and challenges related to contract law, commercial law, public procurement and administrative law, commercial export operations, and domestic and international contractingKnowledge of office productivity software and databases, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, AI tools and associated technology devicesKnowledge of relevant governing legislation, regulations, and guidelinesDevelops knowledge of relevant economic, industry, political, legal, cultural, and social contexts of partners and stakeholdersDevelops knowledge of CCC Policy Suite and related procedures and instructionsWhat we will offer youCompetitive & transparent compensation packageEmployee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)In-house learning and development opportunitiesEmployee must be able to work in a hybrid work environment in Ottawa, ON.CCC promotes a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. CCC is also committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Please advise us of any accommodation requirements during the selection process.Attachments (1)Legal Counsel, DPSA SIMPLIFIED JD BIL.Pdf

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