Lead government contracting advice for Softchoice’s Canadian public sector customers from the company’s legal department in Ottawa, Ontario.

As Associate General Counsel, you will report directly to the Chief Counsel – Public Sector. Your focus includes outbound licensing, sales transactions, and revenue agreements involving Canadian public sector customers. Success requires experience with Canadian public sector law, contracting compliance, executive advice, and complex transaction judgment.

Key Responsibilities

Drive strategic public sector transactions and revenue agreements

Balance commercial objectives with procurement and risk considerations

Advise executives regarding government contracting matters





Develop contracting policies and deliver employee training

Manage pre-litigation inquiries and legal disputes

Requirements

Juris Doctor or equivalent from a reputable law school

Minimum seven to ten years’ progressive related experience

Required Canadian public sector legal experience

Admission to practice in at least one Canadian jurisdiction

Eligibility for Reliability Status or higher preferred

Use seasoned legal and business judgment to guide Softchoice’s Canadian government contracting and public sector sales work.

📌 Government Contracts Legal Counsel (Montreal)
🏢 Softchoice (World Wide Technology)
📍 Montreal