Associate General Counsel at Softchoice

Softchoice; Toronto; On-site; CAD 146,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

RRSP Matching

Paid time off

Discount program

Job summary

Softchoice in Toronto, ON, CA is seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead outbound licensing and sales contracts for Canadian public sector clients. This full-time on-site role reports to the Chief Counsel – Public Sector and negotiates high-value technology and services agreements while ensuring compliance with Canadian and international laws.

You will advise senior stakeholders, develop contracting policies, and train staff on procurement risks.

Qualifications

• Canadian public sector procurement rules and regulations knowledge
• Technology contracts experience
• Licensing, data privacy and security expertise
• Intellectual property understanding
• Experience with public sector technology transactions in multiple jurisdictions would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and drive strategic transactions and sales/revenue agreements for Canadian public sector customers
• Support compliance with Canadian and international contracting laws, rules, and regulations
• Develop contracting policies and train employees on company policies
• Advise senior executives on contracting issues and risk in fast-paced environments
• Lead negotiation of high-value technology and services agreements with public sector clients

Skills

Legal experience 7-10 years

Education

Juris Doctor (or equivalent)

Law degree from a reputable law school

Job description

Apply for Associate General Counsel at Softchoice in Toronto, ON, CA.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

At Softchoice, a World Wide Technology (WWT) company, we work together to make a new world happen. As an IT solutions provider serving U.S. commercial and SMB organizations, as well as the entire Canadian market, we help organizations turn ambition into real‑world outcomes. We do this through the delivery of secure cloud, AI, software and digital workplace solutions that enable agility, innovation and growth. With a highly engaged, high-performing team, we are certified as a Great Place to Work® in both Canada and the United States, and have been recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada for more than20years. We stand proudly for our people and their success through career development and advancement, and continuously strive to do what’s good for our people and communities. As part of WWT, we connect customers to the global scale, advanced innovation, world‑class partnerships, and deep expertise of a leader in AI and digital transformation. This includes access to WWT’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC), a collaborative ecosystem featuring state‑of‑the‑art hardware and software that enables customers and partners to conceptualize, test, and validate innovative solutions before deploying them at scale.

The impact you’ll have:

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. This position negotiates and drives strategic transactions and a significant volume of sales/revenue agreements while supporting compliance with Canadian and international laws, rules, and regulations, and creates and trains employees on company policies related to contracting. The Associate General Counsel works directly with the business, providing day‑to‑day advice for senior executives and other business members on government contracting issues, resolving issues that arise in existing relationships, and handling pre‑litigation legal disputes and inquiries.

What you’ll do:

• 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 and focuses that legal analysis and advice on assisting business leaders as they evaluate and manage risk.
• Applies seasoned legal and business judgment to complex public sector transactions, balancing commercial objectives with procurement, compliance, and risk considerations.
• Brings deep knowledge of Canadian public sector contracting practices, market norms, and negotiation dynamics to support practical decision‑making.
• Leads negotiation of high value strategic technology and services agreements with public sector customers.
• Partners with Sales and leadership to structure transactions, anticipate issues, navigate ambiguity and resolve contracting issues and matters with sound judgment in a fast‑paced environment.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Education: Juris Doctor (or equivalent) A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 7–10 years’ progressive experience in a related field.
• Canadian public sector legal experience required.
• Must be a lawyer qualified to practice in at least one Canadian Province or Territory, and have a law degree from a reputable law school.
• Should have substantive legal knowledge and the ability to counsel Sales and other key stakeholders in the following areas: 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 (especially other Commonwealth countries) would also be beneficial.
• Licensed Attorney (varies by Province/Territory).
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance.
• An active Canadian government security clearance (Reliability Status or higher) is preferred.
• Proactive, able to provide innovative solutions that balance legal and business concerns, enjoy working hard and being challenged, have strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrate sound and pragmatic judgment in ambiguous situations, and have a healthy sense of humour.
• Should be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be attentive to detail, a good communicator, and an active listener.

Compensation: A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position in Canada is $146,400 to $183,000, annually + 20% as target incentives. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, education, and related certification. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

Softchoice offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan to all full‑time employees, which includes:

• 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

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

The People: You’ll thrive in our collaborative environment, surrounded by incredible colleagues who foster support and innovation, driving our collective success High‑Performing Culture: At Softchoice, we are dedicated to achieving our goals and committed to success for our customers and each other Flexibility: Plan your workdays in a way that suits you best Award‑Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for 21 consecutive years Inclusive Culture: We are committed to a company culture where every team member can be their authentic self Competitive Benefits: Benefit from competitive perks that start on day one Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment:

Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Require accommodation? We are ready to help: We are proud to provide interview & employment accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please reach out directly to [e-mail]. We are committed to working with you to best meet your needs.

Our commitment to your experience: We are committed to the safety of all applicants and team members. With that in mind, we have implemented digital interviewing for everyone. We understand that you may need interview with distractions around you (such as children or furry friends) and we will be doing the same. Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references. When you join Softchoice, we will onboard you remotely. Don’t worry. It’s quick, simple and you’ll be connected with your new team in no time.