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Intello Technologies Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a Commercial Lawyer to provide legal advice on all aspects of commercial transactions. This hybrid position requires a minimum of 5 years in commercial law and fluency in both English and French. The offer includes competitive compensation of $120,000-$180,000 plus a performance bonus. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and client service.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Generous pension and share purchase programs

Minimum 3 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years practicing commercial law.
• Proven expertise in commercial law and contract management.
• Ability to navigate complex commercial arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance for contract negotiation.
• Manage relationships with clients and partners.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Complex deal structuring

Bilingual communication (English and French)

Education

Member of provincial law societies

Job description

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Job Function: Legal

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

Description

Join our team!

The TELUS Legal Services team provides world-class and innovative legal services. Our scope of work is broad, spanning all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including litigation, privacy, intellectual property, M&A, and competition law. We are trusted advisors who collaborate closely with leaders and teams across the organization to deliver better outcomes for internal and external customers.

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

TELUS is seeking a dynamic, business-minded Commercial Lawyer to join our in-house team supporting TELUS's extensive private and public sector portfolio across Canada, with a focus on Quebec operations. This position will primarily be based out of our Montreal or Toronto office in a hybrid work model.

As one of our lawyers, you will be the primary legal authority on all aspects of commercial transactions, from requests for proposals (RFPs), initial deal structuring through contract execution and ongoing compliance management. You will serve as TELUS's key legal advisor for complex partnerships, enterprise client relationships, and strategic commercial initiatives. You will also provide advice on marketing and privacy matters.

Your role

• Provide strategic guidance and lead comprehensive contract review and negotiation strategies for major deals
• Navigate complex commercial arrangements and ensure optimal risk allocation
• Manage relationships and communications with sophisticated clients, partners, and vendors
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and clients by deeply understanding their business and providing proactive, solution-oriented advice
• Strive continuously to advance legal and business practices by driving new approaches, process improvements, and leveraging legal technology

Qualifications

You’re the missing piece of the puzzle

• You have been practicing commercial law for a minimum of 5 years, and you’re a member of one or more provincial law societies
• Proven expertise in commercial law and enterprise contracting, and strong track record in complex deal structuring, commercial negotiation, and contract management
• Recognized for your proven track record of execution and delivery in fast-paced, complex commercial environments
• Respected for your legal skills, business judgement, initiative, creativity, learning-oriented mindset and collaborative style
• Commended for effectively communicating practical, solution-oriented legal advice effectively in both oral and written form to a diverse range of stakeholders including senior executives (English and French)
• Skilled in effectively managing a high volume of time-sensitive files and priorities and deliver on commitments
• Confident with working independently as well as within a team environment
• Committed to learning and contributing to client business strategy and working collaborating to achieve their goals
• Fluent in English and French (native-level French required)

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible work environment (hybrid mode)

Ready to become one of TELUS's trusted legal advisors in our evolving telecommunications landscape? We want to hear from you!

Salary Range: $120,000-$180,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunitiestodevelop your skills
• And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team memberwill be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization.

We are honoured to be recognized

150,000+
Team members worldwide

14
# of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizens

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.