Legal Counsel, DPSA

Canadian Commercial Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EFAP

Learning & development

Job summary

Canadian Commercial Corporation is seeking a Legal Counsel, DPSA to provide expert legal advice on commercial export operations and international contracting with focus on the DPSA business line. The role negotiates amendments, reviews complex agreements, and engages with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risk.

Required are 3+ years in commercial law, Ontario license, and a strong knowledge of contract, procurement, and international contracting.

Qualifications

• LLB/JD or equivalent is required and licensed to practice in Ontario.
• 3+ years in commercial law and contracting.
• Knowledge of contract law, public procurement, international contracting.
• Familiarity with legal administration and procedures.
• Experience with national/international law trends and risk assessment.
• Ability to use productivity software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on contracts, MOUs, and related issues; identify risk and propose mitigations.
• Support DPSA business line contracts and risk assessments within deadlines.
• Review, interpret, and negotiate contracts between exporters and buyers.
• Conduct legal research on national/international instruments and precedents.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Present briefings and provide training to colleagues.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial law

Public procurement

Administrative law

Legal research

Regulations

AI tools

Office software

Education

LLB/JD or equivalent

Tools

Document management systems

Databases

Office productivity software

Job description

Salary Range: $100,589.00 To $115,428.00 Annually

Legal Counsel, DPSA CCC-5 Salary: $100,589 - $115,428

Please see full description & French translation in the attachment below

We are committed to delivering Canada to the world, and we want you to join us on this mission

The Canadian Commercial Corporation is Canada’s only government to government contracting agency. For over 75 years, governments around the world have entrusted us to reliably deliver made-in Canada solutions and projects of national importance. Through our international contracting expertise, we simplify and expedite acquisitions from Canadian suppliers across sectors including aerospace, defense and security, information and communications technology, cleantech and energy, and public infrastructure. If you want to support Canadian businesses to build successful commercial relationships with governments around the world, CCC could be your next career move.

The Legal Counsel, DPSA, reports to the Legal Counsel, Manager and is responsible for providing legal advice and services to all sectors for commercial export operations and international contracting with a primary focus on CCC’s Defense Production and Sharing Agreement (DPSA) business line, supporting contracts with the U.S. Department of War.

What you’ll be doing

• Provides legal advice on discreet issues or complex issues including but not limited to solicitation notices, commercial contracts, service agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOU) and related issues; outlines legal implications and addresses risk mitigation; and makes recommendations on standards and novel contract clauses, conditions, and amendments for various business lines
• Provides legal services to DPSA business line, supporting internal contract reviews and contract risk assessments; negotiating amendments and approvals within sensitive timelines
• Participates in external stakeholder meetings; reviews, interprets, and negotiates contracts between exporter and buyer, and mitigates risk and liability for CCC
• Conducts legal research on national and international instruments, including international conventions, jurisprudence, opinions, and precedents, as well as relevant U.S. procurement-related statutes and regulations, to provide advice to the business and to identify trends
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, identifies and assesses corporate and transactional risk, considers new and emerging jurisprudence and corporate practices, and develops risk mitigation strategies to support client needs and objectives
• Participates on committees and working groups as subject matter expert; provides legal advice to ensure alignment and consistency in program and service delivery; and provides input on policies, procedures, guidelines, and practice updates and development
• Consults and develops relationships with key Government of Canada stakeholders at and other Crown Corporation and departments for evolving areas of concern to CCC
• Facilitates knowledge-sharing, and continuous professional development and prepares and delivers briefings and presentations on various legal topics to internal colleagues
• Attend events, receptions, and conferences and interact with external stakeholders, clients and suppliers for business facilitation and relationship building
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and support to assigned summer students

What you’ll bring to CCC

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent law degree is required. Licensed to practice law in Ontario and must be a member of good standing in a Canadian provincial or territorial law society
• Demonstrates professionalism by adhering to the rules of professional conduct adopted by the relevant law society
• Experience gained from extensive specialized legal practice, demonstrating proficiency essential for managing CCC's complex and high-stakes assignments
• Minimum of three years of experience in commercial law and contracting experience
• Knowledge of legal administration, practices, processes, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of issues, trends, best practices, and challenges related to contract law, commercial law, public procurement and administrative law, commercial export operations, and domestic and international contracting
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, AI tools and associated technology devices
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, regulations, and guidelines
• Develops knowledge of relevant economic, industry, political, legal, cultural, and social contexts of partners and stakeholders
• Develops knowledge of CCC Policy Suite and related procedures and instructions

What we will offer you

• Competitive & transparent compensation package
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• In-house learning and development opportunities

Employee must be able to work in a hybrid work environment in Ottawa, ON.

CCC promotes a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. CCC is also committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Please advise us of any accommodation requirements during the selection process.

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