Mid-level / Senior IT / Tech Contracts Lawyer

Axiom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative legal services firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced legal advisor to provide practical advice on international business matters. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in drafting and negotiating technology-related contracts, with an active membership in the Law Society of Ontario. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with on-site presence required three days a week.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Professional development resources

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in contracts and agreements.
• Basic privacy knowledge and experience with government entities.
• Proven ability to handle complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on international business matters.
• Maintain relationships with business partners and stakeholders.
• Work on-site in Toronto 3 days per week.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiating MSA's, NDA's

Education

Membership with the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

• Provide practical legal advice and support on international business matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with and advise business clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions for various corporate policies.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders
• Ability to go on-site in Toronto 3 days per week

Minimum Qualifications :

• 10+ years of experience with a focus in drafting and negotiating technology-related contracts and agreements including SaaS, Cloud, Software Licensing and Confidentiality.
• Experience with supporting Crown corporations and government entities.
• Basic privacy knowledge and will need to work with internal legal team on negotiations and partnership with the business.
• Experience working independently and cross-functionally.
• Well-versed in negotiating and managing MSA's, NDA's, order forms / quote and DPA's, as well as vendor and contractor agreements.
• Proven ability to take on complex projects while demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sense of urgency combined with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and cross functionally.
• Positive mentality and willingness to tackle new and ever-changing business needs.
• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Compensation, Benefits & Location :

This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.