Commercial & Corporate Lawyer

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Commercial & Corporate Lawyer to advise on commercial, corporate, and operational matters for clients across automotive, retail, technology, consumer goods, and professional services. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, manage governance and regulatory risk, and partner with business teams to enable strategic outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience, are licensed in Ontario, and excel at cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal experience in corporate governance, procurement, or marketing.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Ability to provide practical legal guidance and work cross-functionally with business teams.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to business teams on commercial, corporate, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements such as supplier, procurement, vendor, services, and distribution agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory, and commercial risks.
• Partner with legal and business stakeholders to identify and manage contractual, regulatory, and commercial risks.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal advisory

Education

Law degree

Licensed to practice in Ontario

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Contract management software

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lawyer at Axiom

Commercial & Corporate Lawyer

We are currently seeking Commercial & Corporate Lawyers to work with our clients at some of the world’s largest automotive, retail, technology, consumer goods, and professional services companies.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to business teams on a variety of commercial, corporate, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, which may include supplier, procurement, vendor, services, distribution, manufacturing, technology, marketing, and advertising agreements.
• Advise on matters within one or more areas of specialization, including corporate governance, supply chain, procurement, government contracts/public procurement, or marketing and advertising.
• Partner with legal and business stakeholders to identify and manage contractual, regulatory, and commercial risks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate governance, supply chain, government contracts/public procurement, procurement, or marketing and advertising, preferably with in-house experience
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and/or advising business stakeholders on corporate, governance, regulatory, or commercial matters
• Strong ability to provide practical legal guidance and work cross-functionally with business teams
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Compensation

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $114,000-250,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $64,000-201,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.

Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid holidays and PTO
• flexible work arrangements
• professional development opportunities and tools

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom's average for 2025 - the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you'll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom. Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alternative legal services.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an 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, gender identity, gender identity status, 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.

Accommodations

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

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Employment Conditions

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.