Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Trellis Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking junior to mid-level Commercial Contract Lawyers to work full-time on a remote or hybrid basis. The role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and advising on terms with external vendors. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in commercial contract law and a solid understanding of corporate and commercial law. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for the right legal professionals.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and management; in-house experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, with experience across multiple industries as asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor agreements and service agreements.
• Advise on terms and conditions of commercial contracts with external vendors.
• Identify and evaluate legal risks associated with commercial contracts.

Skills

Commercial contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk evaluation

Corporate law

Education

Active membership with Law Society of Ontario

Job description

Overview

We are seeking junior to mid-level Commercial Contract Lawyers to work full-time on a remote or hybrid basis with our clients at some of the world’s largest retail, technology, consumer goods, and professional services companies.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements, supply agreements, IT agreements, licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, service agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, ensuring they are in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and company policies.
• Advise on and negotiate terms and conditions of commercial contracts with external vendors, customers and suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate legal and business risks associated with commercial contracts and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and management; in-house experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, with experience across multiple industries as asset.
• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
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