Technology & Digital Contracts Counsel | AI, Cloud & Privacy

University of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MNP’s Legal & Risk Management team seeks a Legal Counsel - Technology & Digital (Commercial Contracts) to support the full lifecycle of software procurement and digital service delivery. You will serve as a trusted advisor on technology and digital matters, including licensing, SaaS and cloud engagements, while addressing data privacy and cybersecurity risks.

Your counsel will help ensure compliant contracting, manage risk, and work with stakeholders and outside counsel to advance business

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years post-call experience, depending on depth of relevant technology and commercial contracting experience.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society in the province where the work will be performed.
• Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, notably software licensing, hosted/cloud-based product agreements, professional services contracts, and maintenance and support agreements.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in supporting IT resource group and Digital practice, focusing on software procurement and digital service delivery.
• Provide practical, solution-oriented advice across a broad range of matters in support of operations, especially technology and digital areas.
• Draft, review, and negotiate software licensing, master services, SaaS, cloud-based engagements, and related digital/technology agreements.
• Advise on risk allocation and commercial strategy, including in large enterprise or public sector contracts.
• Provide guidance on emerging technology risks, including AI-enabled tools privacy and security.
• Research and prepare briefs on regulatory, legal, and compliance issues for stakeholders and decision-makers.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Technology & digital

Negotiation

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

IP knowledge

Education

Licensed to practice law

Job description

MNP’s Legal & Risk Management team seeks a Legal Counsel - Technology & Digital (Commercial Contracts) to support the full lifecycle of software procurement and digital service delivery. You will serve as a trusted advisor on technology and digital matters, including licensing, SaaS and cloud engagements, while addressing data privacy and cybersecurity risks.

Your counsel will help ensure compliant contracting, manage risk, and work with stakeholders and outside counsel to advance business