Manager-Senior Contracts Specialist – Canada (Commercial Legal)

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.

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