Legal & Contracts Manager

Thales; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa is seeking a Legal Counsel, Manager Contracts to manage contractual documents, ensure legal compliance, and provide risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate has a law degree, is a member in good standing of a provincial bar association, and has at least five years of commercial law experience. This role includes drafting contracts and advising project teams, with a competitive compensation package offered.

Benefits

Company paid health and dental insurance

Retirement savings plans with contributions

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of experience practicing commercial law.
• Working knowledge of government procurement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice to project teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to organize and prioritize risks

Working knowledge of government procurement

Education

Law degree (LLB, JD)

Current member of a provincial bar association

Job description

Position Summary

Thales requires a Legal Counsel, Manager Contracts who will be responsible for reviewing various contractual and non-contractual mechanisms, identifying risk and providing risk mitigation recommendations, preparing compliance statements, and drafting and preparing contracts and related agreements. As Legal Counsel, Manager Contracts, you will work with the Director of Legal & Contracts / Compliance Officer to ensure legal compliance and governance procedures are implemented and followed, via review of the laws and policies, offering training, and proposing improvements to processes. The role will also work closely with the bids and proposals cycle, including drafting and negotiation of terms and conditions to ensure protection of company interests and the preservation of project profitability. Finally, the role is highly embedded with our project teams, and will be required to provide real time solution-oriented legal advice to account / project / organizational leadership.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Draft, structure, implement and consult on the management of contractual documents based on internal processes in order to establish and maintain good business relationships with customers. Participate in the preparation of bids and proposals packages following internal processes, from bid-no-bid decision to contract implementation and management.
• Conduct legal research and produce opinions on an as-required basis. Participate in the negotiation of key legal terms and conditions with customers. Liaise with Procurement, Finance and other departments to ensure the adequate understanding and execution of prime contract terms and conditions to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Continuously review contracts with respect to financial, legal and technical obligations and monitor changes in the program. Stay apprised of the evolution of all assigned projects through attendance at various internal and external meetings.
• Support and participate in periodic internal and external audits. Provide legal support including contract synthesis, intellectual property management, legal analysis and opinion. Provide timely and effective legal advice to senior stakeholders.
• Prepare briefings to management and stakeholders on proposals and contracts status. Monitor risks, elevate issues and propose action plans or solutions. Coordinate information and participate in the treatment of litigation files.
• Ensure the Company respects its internal and external compliance requirements. Handle requests for access to information, and various governmental filings and requirements as they arise. Assist Local Trade Compliance Officer in matters of export control, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB, JD).
• Current member of a provincial bar association in good standing.
• A minimum of five years of experience practicing commercial law for a law firm, government or corporation.
• Working knowledge of government procurement policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize contractual and commercial risks and issues.
• Negotiation skills and ability to effectively reach and document negotiated agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Defense Contracts under the Defense Production Act and Government of Canada procurement processes.
• Familiarity with hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Compensation

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between 100,935.60 - 168,226.00 CAD annually.

What We Offer

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.