Thomson Reuters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Privacy to join our General Counsel's Office. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead privacy compliance for Thomson Reuters globally, with a primary focus on Canadian and U.S. privacy laws and global cybersecurity regulations. The successful candidate will be a strategic legal advisor who navigates complex regulatory landscapes while enabling business growth and innovation through privacy-by-design principles. About The Role In this opportunity as Assistant General Counsel, Privacy , you will provide strategic legal counsel and operational leadership across all aspects of global privacy and cybersecurity compliance, including: Strategic Legal Counsel & Program Leadership
Lead a team of attorneys and privacy professionals
Partner with executive leadership and business segments to integrate privacy considerations into business strategy and product development
Monitor evolving privacy laws and regulations globally, assessing organizational impact and translating legal requirements into business guidance and operational execution
Serve as subject matter expert on specialized legal issues unique to data privacy and cybersecurity
Privacy Program Management
Assist in the design, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the Thomson Reuters Privacy Program, including drafting privacy policies and establishing governance frameworks
Conduct comprehensive privacy risk assessments for products, systems, and operations, providing risk-mitigation counseling
Advise on privacy-by-design principles, review Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and conduct risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives
Assess privacy implications of AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with product teams, business lines, Information Security, Data & Analytics, and other internal functions to identify and address privacy risks
Lead and/or serve as subject matter expert for privacy due diligence and integration activities as part of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Develop and manage procedures for vetting and auditing vendors and third parties on privacy compliance requirements
Assist contracting teams in drafting, maintaining, and negotiating data protection agreements
Incident Response & Compliance
Provide legal counsel to cybersecurity teams during privacy incident investigations and breach response, ensuring investigations are conducted and documented appropriately to minimize risks, protect individual privacy, and fulfill legal obligations
Oversee consumer/data subject rights (DSR) request processes in collaboration with the Privacy Office
Support relationships with regulatory authorities during investigations or inquiries
About You You're a fit for the role of Assistant General Counsel, Privacy if you have: Education & Credentials
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state (Canadian bar admission a plus)
Experience
10+ years of progressive privacy and data protection legal experience
International privacy experience, particularly with Canadian and U.S. privacy laws
Experience in fast-paced, technology-driven organizations
Proven track record advising on enterprise-wide privacy programs
Experience with incident response and regulatory interactions
Background in management consulting or law firm advisory services preferred
Leadership & Skills
Strong people leadership experience with ability to build and develop teams
Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex legal terms into business requirements for diverse audiences
Strategic thinking with ability to provide practical, risk-balanced counsel that enables business objectives
Deep understanding of global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, LGPD, etc.)
Knowledge of information security principles, cybersecurity laws, and data processing operations
Strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Proven ability to lead, motivate, influence, and guide cross-functional teams and direct reports
Strong interpersonal skills, and fosters a culture of belonging that enables everyone to contribute to their full potential
Ethical, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Demonstrates a commitment to the company's vision, mission, and values
Preferred Qualifications
Professional privacy certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent)
Experience advising content-driven AI companies
Experience managing privacy requirements as a service provider to various regulated entities (healthcare/HIPAA, financial services/GLBA, etc.)
Technical background in data architecture or cybersecurity
What’s in it For You?
Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. More information on requesting an accommodation here . Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here . More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com.
We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Privacy to join our General Counsel's Office. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead privacy compliance for Thomson Reuters globally, with a primary focus on Canadian and U.S. privacy laws and global cybersecurity regulations. The successful candidate will be a strategic legal advisor who navigates complex regulatory landscapes while enabling business growth and innovation through privacy-by-design principles. About The Role In this opportunity as Assistant General Counsel, Privacy , you will provide strategic legal counsel and operational leadership across all aspects of global privacy and cybersecurity compliance, including: Strategic Legal Counsel & Program Leadership
Lead a team of attorneys and privacy professionals
Partner with executive leadership and business segments to integrate privacy considerations into business strategy and product development
Monitor evolving privacy laws and regulations globally, assessing organizational impact and translating legal requirements into business guidance and operational execution
Serve as subject matter expert on specialized legal issues unique to data privacy and cybersecurity
Privacy Program Management
Assist in the design, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the Thomson Reuters Privacy Program, including drafting privacy policies and establishing governance frameworks
Conduct comprehensive privacy risk assessments for products, systems, and operations, providing risk-mitigation counseling
Advise on privacy-by-design principles, review Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and conduct risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives
Assess privacy implications of AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with product teams, business lines, Information Security, Data & Analytics, and other internal functions to identify and address privacy risks
Lead and/or serve as subject matter expert for privacy due diligence and integration activities as part of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Develop and manage procedures for vetting and auditing vendors and third parties on privacy compliance requirements
Assist contracting teams in drafting, maintaining, and negotiating data protection agreements
Incident Response & Compliance
Provide legal counsel to cybersecurity teams during privacy incident investigations and breach response, ensuring investigations are conducted and documented appropriately to minimize risks, protect individual privacy, and fulfill legal obligations
Oversee consumer/data subject rights (DSR) request processes in collaboration with the Privacy Office
Support relationships with regulatory authorities during investigations or inquiries
About You You're a fit for the role of Assistant General Counsel, Privacy if you have: Education & Credentials
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state (Canadian bar admission a plus)
Experience
10+ years of progressive privacy and data protection legal experience
International privacy experience, particularly with Canadian and U.S. privacy laws
Experience in fast-paced, technology-driven organizations
Proven track record advising on enterprise-wide privacy programs
Experience with incident response and regulatory interactions
Background in management consulting or law firm advisory services preferred
Leadership & Skills
Strong people leadership experience with ability to build and develop teams
Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex legal terms into business requirements for diverse audiences
Strategic thinking with ability to provide practical, risk-balanced counsel that enables business objectives
Deep understanding of global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, LGPD, etc.)
Knowledge of information security principles, cybersecurity laws, and data processing operations
Strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Proven ability to lead, motivate, influence, and guide cross-functional teams and direct reports
Strong interpersonal skills, and fosters a culture of belonging that enables everyone to contribute to their full potential
Ethical, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Demonstrates a commitment to the company's vision, mission, and values
Preferred Qualifications
Professional privacy certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent)
Experience advising content-driven AI companies
Experience managing privacy requirements as a service provider to various regulated entities (healthcare/HIPAA, financial services/GLBA, etc.)
Technical background in data architecture or cybersecurity
What’s in it For You?
Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. More information on requesting an accommodation here . Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here . More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com.
Axiom Law
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We are currently seeking Contract Managers (Tech-focused) to join our legal support team and provide support to our Fortune 500 clients. This role requires ability to work a hybrid or on-site schedule in the Greater Toronto area.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage full contract lifecycle including drafting, redlining, negotiating, and executing a wide range of commercial agreements.
Draft and review contracts for professional IT services, hardware/software maintenance and support, SaaS, licensing, vendor agreements, and statements of work (SOWs).
Maintain and organize contract databases to ensure accurate tracking, version control, and timely renewals or compliance actions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, procurement, finance, and business teams to align contract terms with company policies and risk standards.
Qualifications:
4+ years of experience managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, including drafting, redlining, negotiating, and executing agreements.
Experience with SaaS, SOWs, software licensing, maintenance, vendor, and additional contracts.
Proficiency with contract management tools or databases (CLM systems).
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate across legal, procurement, finance, and business teams.
Compensation, Benefits & Location:
This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive 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.
About Axiom:
Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about working at Axiom .
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at toronto@axiomlaw.com. In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview.
Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice . Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
We are currently seeking Contract Managers (Tech-focused) to join our legal support team and provide support to our Fortune 500 clients. This role requires ability to work a hybrid or on-site schedule in the Greater Toronto area.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage full contract lifecycle including drafting, redlining, negotiating, and executing a wide range of commercial agreements.
Draft and review contracts for professional IT services, hardware/software maintenance and support, SaaS, licensing, vendor agreements, and statements of work (SOWs).
Maintain and organize contract databases to ensure accurate tracking, version control, and timely renewals or compliance actions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, procurement, finance, and business teams to align contract terms with company policies and risk standards.
Qualifications:
4+ years of experience managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, including drafting, redlining, negotiating, and executing agreements.
Experience with SaaS, SOWs, software licensing, maintenance, vendor, and additional contracts.
Proficiency with contract management tools or databases (CLM systems).
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate across legal, procurement, finance, and business teams.
Compensation, Benefits & Location:
This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive 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.
About Axiom:
Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about working at Axiom .
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at toronto@axiomlaw.com. In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview.
Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice . Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
CGI
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position Description Are you a contracts specialist 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? Are you known for your business acumen, and ability to provide effective contracting and legal support in the world of information technology? If so, we have a position for you! As a Contracts Specialist at CGI, you will be a trusted advisor and be a part of the Canada (Commercial) Legal group. Reporting to the Director, Legal Services for the CGI Canada Legal team, this role supports CGI's business in Ontario and across Canada, and will be engaged on a variety of exciting contracting and legal support activities related to CGI's technology services engagements across a variety of industry sectors, including banking, insurance, utilities, and the public sector. Your future duties and responsibilities Your experience with and passion for commercial law and technology matters will make you a valued business partner. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting CGI's Canadian Legal group and diverse business units, and will be engaged in the following work:
Support CGI General Counsel and Legal Counsel:
Act as a point of contact for day-to-day legal inquiries on contracts and commercial engagements; obtain relevant service and delivery information, respond and escalate to Legal Counsel as required.
Support contract review, drafting and problem resolution in consultation with Legal Counsel; while working independently with CGI business partners.
Liaise as required with other internal teams and subject matter experts (Finance, Tax, Audit, Privacy, Security etc.)
Contract Review and Support:
Review, edit, negotiate, and provide advice on commercial contracts, with a particular focus on information technology related agreements, including Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders, amendments, partnership arrangements, and non-disclosure agreements.
Provide local matter support including the identification of legal risks and participation in the negotiation, communication and documentation of contract terms and delivery commitments in-line with CGI's legal risk management frameworks.
RFP/RFX Support
Review terms in private and public sector RFx's and CGI's bid response documents to identify legal risks and ensure submissions are in line with CGI's management frameworks.
Review and provide input for legal aspects of bid proposals and contract responses.
Identify legal risks for escalation and approval.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
5+ years experience as a contracts specialist or similar role, with experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; information technology-related contracts experience in particular is an asset.
An undergraduate degree or diploma/certification from an accredited professional learning institution, with a working knowledge of commercial contracting, legal, and business principles; paralegal training, law-clerk training or other relevant legal work experience is a requirement.
Ability to juggle multiple priorities in an exciting and fast-paced environment.
Practical, efficient and responsive; excellent communication and organization skills, with strong analytical and writing competencies.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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 value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.
Position Description Are you a contracts specialist 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? Are you known for your business acumen, and ability to provide effective contracting and legal support in the world of information technology? If so, we have a position for you! As a Contracts Specialist at CGI, you will be a trusted advisor and be a part of the Canada (Commercial) Legal group. Reporting to the Director, Legal Services for the CGI Canada Legal team, this role supports CGI's business in Ontario and across Canada, and will be engaged on a variety of exciting contracting and legal support activities related to CGI's technology services engagements across a variety of industry sectors, including banking, insurance, utilities, and the public sector. Your future duties and responsibilities Your experience with and passion for commercial law and technology matters will make you a valued business partner. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting CGI's Canadian Legal group and diverse business units, and will be engaged in the following work:
Support CGI General Counsel and Legal Counsel:
Act as a point of contact for day-to-day legal inquiries on contracts and commercial engagements; obtain relevant service and delivery information, respond and escalate to Legal Counsel as required.
Support contract review, drafting and problem resolution in consultation with Legal Counsel; while working independently with CGI business partners.
Liaise as required with other internal teams and subject matter experts (Finance, Tax, Audit, Privacy, Security etc.)
Contract Review and Support:
Review, edit, negotiate, and provide advice on commercial contracts, with a particular focus on information technology related agreements, including Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders, amendments, partnership arrangements, and non-disclosure agreements.
Provide local matter support including the identification of legal risks and participation in the negotiation, communication and documentation of contract terms and delivery commitments in-line with CGI's legal risk management frameworks.
RFP/RFX Support
Review terms in private and public sector RFx's and CGI's bid response documents to identify legal risks and ensure submissions are in line with CGI's management frameworks.
Review and provide input for legal aspects of bid proposals and contract responses.
Identify legal risks for escalation and approval.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
5+ years experience as a contracts specialist or similar role, with experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; information technology-related contracts experience in particular is an asset.
An undergraduate degree or diploma/certification from an accredited professional learning institution, with a working knowledge of commercial contracting, legal, and business principles; paralegal training, law-clerk training or other relevant legal work experience is a requirement.
Ability to juggle multiple priorities in an exciting and fast-paced environment.
Practical, efficient and responsive; excellent communication and organization skills, with strong analytical and writing competencies.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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 value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.
