[Hiring] Associate General Counsel @Softchoice

Role Description

The Associate General Counsel works within the legal department of a fast-paced IT systems integrator, supporting outbound licensing and sales transactions for the company's Canadian public sector customers. This position reports directly to the Chief Counsel – Public Sector.

• Negotiates and drives strategic transactions and sales/revenue agreements for public sector customers.
• Supports compliance with Canadian and international contracting laws, rules, and regulations.
• Creates company policies related to contracting and trains employees.
• Works directly with the business, providing day-to-day advice for senior executives and other business members on contracting issues.
• Applies seasoned legal and business judgment to complex public sector transactions.
• Brings deep knowledge of Canadian public sector contracting practices, market norms, and negotiation dynamics.
• Leads negotiation of high-value strategic technology and services agreements with public sector customers.
• Partners with Sales and leadership to structure transactions and resolve contracting issues.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (or equivalent).
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a lawyer qualified to practice in at least one Canadian Province or Territory.
• Law degree from a reputable law school.
• Substantive legal knowledge in 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 in jurisdictions in addition to Canada (especially other Commonwealth countries) is beneficial.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7–10 years’ progressive experience in a related field.
• Licensed Attorney (varies by Province/Territory).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance; an active Canadian government security clearance (Reliability Status or higher) is preferred.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Medical and Dental Care, Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Financial Benefits: RRSP/DPSP Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and Sick Leave, Holidays, Parental Leave, Volunteer Days, Bereavement Leave.
• Additional Perks: Employee Discount Program.