Legal Counsel, Legal Affairs (Temporary - 12 months)

PSP Investments; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PSP Investments is seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel to join its Enterprise Affairs Legal team. In this role, you will provide legal advice on commercial contracts and collaborate across teams to support PSP's operations. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills. We offer an inclusive workplace with competitive benefits, emphasizing diversity and personal growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Career development investment

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services

Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy

Vacation days available on day one

A hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Member of the Bar Association of any Canadian province.
• At least three years of relevant experience as a lawyer.
• Expertise in cloud computing/SaaS/software license matters.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Updating templates for legal documents.
• Conducting research on legal matters affecting operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Business judgment

Adaptability

Education

University degree in Law

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

ABOUT THE TEAM

As an integral part of PSP’s global Legal Affairs department, the Enterprise Affairs Legal team provides legal support and advice to PSP’s internal business partners on commercial legal, employment, privacy, cybersecurity, crisis and related matters, and is responsible for overseeing PSP’s privacy, official languages and artificial intelligence (AI) governance programs in collaboration with other internal stakeholders. The Access to Information and Privacy Office is also responsible for responding to and managing external requests received in accordance with applicable laws.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Director, Enterprise Affairs Legal Lead and Privacy Officer, as a Legal Counsel , you will be responsible for:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating PSP’s commercial contracts (primarily technology and professional services) in support of its internal operations and in collaboration with our Procurement, Information Security and Privacy teams, other relevant stakeholders and internal business partners directly or through outsourcing

• Updating of templates of commercial contracts and library of clauses for use by the Legal Affairs and Procurement teams

• Conducting research on employment, health and safety, and immigration matters impacting our international operations and collaborating on key initiatives, with the support of external counsel if required, as directed by the Senior Director, Enterprise Affairs Legal Lead and Privacy Officer

• Contributing to the furthering the status of Legal Affairs as an effective and valued business partner within PSP

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• A University degree in Law and Member of the Bar Association of any of the Canadian provinces or territories

• At least three (3) years of relevant experience as a lawyer in corporate/commercial law gained in private practice or as in-house counsel for a large organization

• Expertise in cloud computing (SaaS)/software license, artificial intelligence, managed services/outsourcing, non-disclosure, professional services and general services contracts

• Experience in providing non-unionized employment law advice is an asset

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals at all levels, including experience with developing strong professional relationships with internal stakeholders

• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and work on numerous files

• Sound business judgment, adaptability, and demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and effectively

• Bilingualism : English and French (f requent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development

• Comprehensive group insurance plans

• Competitive pension plans

• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs

• Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers

• A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance

• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off

• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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