Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial (Director)

CGI; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CGI invites a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Canada Legal group, specializing in commercial law within a dynamic IT environment. The role encompasses drafting and negotiating agreements, advising stakeholders, and supporting a collaborative legal team across Canada and internationally. This position promises professional growth in a supportive company culture focused on ownership and teamwork.

Benefits

Ownership from day 1

Support for health and well-being

Opportunities for skill development

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience as a lawyer in a law firm or in-house department.
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts and IT-related agreements.
• Strong analytical, negotiating, and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review various commercial agreements, primarily IT-related.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risks and compliance.
• Manage and resolve contractual disputes.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation

English

French

Education

Law degree from a recognized law school

Job description

Position Description:

Are you a lawyer looking to be part of a successful, fast-paced, Canada-based multinational company providing cutting-edge information technology services? Does working at the intersection of commercial law and evolving technologies stimulate you? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and relish being a stakeholder as much as an employee? If so, we have a position for you!

A rewarding and challenging position

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will join the Canada (Commercial) Legal group, report to the Vice-President and General Counsel and be part of CGl's wider global Legal, Security and Privacy team. This role supports CGl's business primarily in the Province of Quebec, but also across Canada and in a variety of industry sectors, including banking and financial services and public sector. Opportunities to collaborate with internal clients and legal colleagues from the United States, UK and Europe is also likely.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Your experience with and passion for commercial law and technology matters will make you a valued business partner and you will be engaged in the following work:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and providing timely advice in respect of a wide range of commercial agreements, with a particular focus on information technology related agreements.
• Reviewing requests for proposals from private sector and governmental clients.
• Participating in stakeholder business opportunity assessment meetings to determine legal risks involved.
• Advising stakeholders on CGl's policies, procedures and frameworks.
• Advising on day-to-day commercial legal inquiries and regulatory compliance.
• Managing and resolving contractual disputes.
• Supporting other Canadian team members and international colleagues, as needed.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Law degree from a recognized law school and a member in good standing of a Canadian provincial bar association in your applicable work location.
• Ideally, the candidate would have a minimum of 8 years' experience as a lawyer in a national or international law firm and/or within an in-house legal department, specializing in commercial law matters.
• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; information technology-related contracts experience in particular is an asset.
• Strong analytical, negotiating and drafting skills.
• Effective prioritization and ability to manage multiple legal issues.
• Practical business and legal judgment, and ability to balance business needs and risk.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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Skills:

• Contract Management
• English
• French
• Negotiation

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.