Senior Strategic Legal Advisor – Cybersecurity & IT Procurement to support Incident Response Ef[...]

S I Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Strategic Legal Advisor specializing in Cybersecurity and IT Procurement to support public sector incident response efforts. This role involves overseeing vendor contracts, advising on legal compliance and cybersecurity risks, and requires extensive expertise in cyber law and data security. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, proven negotiation skills, and experience with cyber insurance policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed IT or Cybersecurity Lawyer with contract and procurement experience.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex legal contracts.
• Strong background in cyber law and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and negotiation of vendor contracts.
• Manage the cyber insurance policy and related legal documentation.
• Provide legal guidance in response to audit findings.

Skills

Cyber law

Data security

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Licensed IT or Cybersecurity Lawyer

Job description

Senior Strategic Legal Advisor – Cybersecurity & IT Procurement to support Incident Response Efforts with our client in the Public Sector

Our client in the public sector is looking for an experienced Strategic Legal Advisor – Cybersecurity & IT Procurement to lead and support strategic contract execution related to cybersecurity, compliance, and vendor procurement. This role requires deep expertise in legal processes, cyber insurance, and handling audit-related legal findings.

Location: Hamilton, ON

Duration: 3 month contract with possibility of extension.

Hybrid Work Model: 2 days/week in office (Tues/Weds)

35 hours/week

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the review, renewal, and negotiation of all vendor contracts, including those related to compliance, and general operations.
• Advise on and manage the cyber insurance policy and related legal documentation.
• Engage with vendors to support procurement and contract execution strategies.
• Work alongside internal stakeholders and external legal counsel as needed to ensure contracts meet organizational and regulatory standards.
• Provide legal guidance in response to audit findings and ensure resolution aligns with corporate and compliance objectives.
• Ensure adherence to legal processes for all contract execution activities.
• Support the strategic legal execution of cybersecurity-related contracts and procurement.
• Maintain awareness of current cyber risks, laws, and potential breach issues; prior experience handling breach incidents is a plus

Must Haves:

• Licensed IT or Cybersecurity Lawyer with experience in contracts and procurement.
• Strong background in cyber law, data security, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing cyber insurance policies and responding to breaches.
• Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and manage complex legal contracts.
• Familiarity with audit processes and translating findings into legal action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Plusses:

• Experience working in legal advisory roles within cybersecurity or IT infrastructure domains.
• Demonstrated history of handling data breaches or similar cyber incidents