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Legal Counsel
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada. Provide legal advice on technology transactions, digital initiatives, software and cloud services, cybersecurity, data, and emerging technologies .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice on technology transactions, commercial contracts, and compliance with applicable legislation, while effectively managing litigation and operational risks. Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills are essential for collaborating with business teams and external legal counsel.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal Advice on Technology TransactionsDrafting and Negotiating AgreementsRisk Mitigation StrategiesFluency in Both Official LanguagesKnowledge of Financing, Security, or Insurance Law
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Hard Skills
Legal DraftingContract NegotiationLitigation ManagementCompliance AssessmentRisk AssessmentLegal ResearchProcurement LawEmployment LawCybersecurity LawData Protection Law
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Decision-Making SkillsCollaborative ApproachPersuasion SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Tasks
Certifications & Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree in LawCalled to the Bar in a Canadian Province
Industry Keywords
Technology TransactionsCommercial ContractsHuman Resources LawOperational RisksLegal ComplianceCorporate LawEmerging TechnologiesCloud ServicesDigital InitiativesGovernment Security Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide legal advice on technology transactions, digital initiatives, software and cloud services, cybersecurity, data, and emerging technologies
- Advise on procurement matters and commercial contracts
- Draft, negotiate, interpret, and administer agreements for the acquisition of goods and services
- Provide advice on human resources and employment law matters
- Manage litigation, disputes, claims, investigations, and other contentious matters
- Develop strategies and assess legal and operational risks
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents
- Advise on EDC’s rights and obligations, internal policies, authorizations, compliance, and applicable legislation
- Identify legal and operational issues and recommend risk-mitigation measures
- Retain, instruct, and supervise external legal counsel
- Review and assess their legal opinions and deliverables
- Establish effective working relationships and support business teams
- Collaborate with executives and legal colleagues on complex corporate and commercial matters
Requirements
What you’ll need- Undergraduate degree in law
- Called to the Bar in a Canadian province and authorized and in good standing to practise law as a lawyer throughout all provinces and territories of Canada
- At least 3 years of relevant legal experience (Legal Services 17) or 5 years of relevant legal experience (Legal Services 18)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong drafting abilities
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously, as well as a high volume of work and transactions
- Ability to practise law and mitigate risks in a dynamic, business-oriented environment
- Strong business acumen and excellent decision-making skills
- Collaborative approach and willingness to seek input from colleagues
- Strong persuasion and negotiation skills
- Fluency in both official languages (a distinct asset)
- Knowledge of financing, security, or insurance law (a distinct asset)
- Legally authorized to work in Canada; preference will be given to Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Must meet government security requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Various hybrid work options
- Three to four weeks of vacation
- Holiday shutdown period
- Shorter summer Fridays
- Meeting-free Fridays
- Training programs
- Workshops
- Language training
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Wellness initiatives
- Mental health support
- Fitness programs
- Volunteer activities
- Corporate social responsibility programs
- Performance-based compensation