Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York. Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path. Osler’s Legal Operations team leads the way in enterprise and transactional practice transformation. We apply our expertise, cutting-edge technologies and processes to support Osler’s continuing excellence in client service delivery. We are hiring a Data Management Lawyer to join our Legal Operations team. This role focuses on the collection and management of matter legal data for Osler’s strategic data initiatives, including the firm-wide matter data management project. This is a highly collaborative role that requires the ability to work effectively in matrixed environments, build cross-functional relationships, and support change. If you are passionate about using legal data management to drive impact and insights in the business and practice of law, we would love to hear from you. Major Responsibilities: Working collaboratively with other members of the Legal Operations, Client Development & Marketing and other stakeholders at the firm, Data Management Lawyer: Legal Matter Data Collection and Management
Executes the collection of legal matter data points using a combination of technology-driven and manual data collection methods
Initiates and manages the end-to-end process of legal data collection through automated workflows, deal surveys, and other automation tools
Continuously enhances the automation of legal data collection processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
Continuously supports the execution of legal data collection and governance/management framework
Supports the firm’s data governance leaders and works collaboratively to continuously enhance the data culture at the firm
Assists with periodic review and refinement of the scope of legal matter data collected and managed at the firm
Data Analysis and Workflow Design
Designs, validates, and implements data points and workflows for legal matter data extraction and analysis using AI and other technologies
Verifies and validates collected data to ensure completeness and accuracy
Continuously refines and calibrates AI prompts and other aspects of the data collection workflows and outputs to ensure quality and accuracy, with a view to reducing the time required for practicing lawyers to provide practice-specific data
Enhances the quality of AI and other technology derived outputs to minimize manual intervention
Assists with managing and improving a “what’s market” platform using legal data collections
Legacy Data Remediation
Assists in the remediation of legacy legal data, including contract and closing books’ reviews and legal analysis of the completed transactional and commercial matters
Technology Evaluation and Implementation
Supports the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technologies aimed at improving legal data collection processes and data quality
Identifies opportunities for process optimization and automation to improve the overall efficiency of legal data collection
Position Requirements: Education and Experience This position requires at least three years of post-call experience as a practicing lawyer in any common law province in Canada. Prior transactional experience, ideally in M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Venture Financings and/or Lending is an asset. Prior experience with legal technology tools used in legal due diligence or legal analytics is an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of legal technology used to support transactional teams in the legal sector
Exceptional level of attention to detail
Be proficient using technology and adaptable to change
Data-driven approach to work
Demonstrated ability to execute legal data-driven and analytical tasks successfully
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
A self-starter with a positive and collaborative attitude
We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date. No agencies or phone calls/emails please.
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York. Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path. Osler’s Legal Operations team leads the way in enterprise and transactional practice transformation. We apply our expertise, cutting-edge technologies and processes to support Osler’s continuing excellence in client service delivery. We are hiring a Data Management Lawyer to join our Legal Operations team. This role focuses on the collection and management of matter legal data for Osler’s strategic data initiatives, including the firm-wide matter data management project. This is a highly collaborative role that requires the ability to work effectively in matrixed environments, build cross-functional relationships, and support change. If you are passionate about using legal data management to drive impact and insights in the business and practice of law, we would love to hear from you. Major Responsibilities: Working collaboratively with other members of the Legal Operations, Client Development & Marketing and other stakeholders at the firm, Data Management Lawyer: Legal Matter Data Collection and Management
Executes the collection of legal matter data points using a combination of technology-driven and manual data collection methods
Initiates and manages the end-to-end process of legal data collection through automated workflows, deal surveys, and other automation tools
Continuously enhances the automation of legal data collection processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
Continuously supports the execution of legal data collection and governance/management framework
Supports the firm’s data governance leaders and works collaboratively to continuously enhance the data culture at the firm
Assists with periodic review and refinement of the scope of legal matter data collected and managed at the firm
Data Analysis and Workflow Design
Designs, validates, and implements data points and workflows for legal matter data extraction and analysis using AI and other technologies
Verifies and validates collected data to ensure completeness and accuracy
Continuously refines and calibrates AI prompts and other aspects of the data collection workflows and outputs to ensure quality and accuracy, with a view to reducing the time required for practicing lawyers to provide practice-specific data
Enhances the quality of AI and other technology derived outputs to minimize manual intervention
Assists with managing and improving a “what’s market” platform using legal data collections
Legacy Data Remediation
Assists in the remediation of legacy legal data, including contract and closing books’ reviews and legal analysis of the completed transactional and commercial matters
Technology Evaluation and Implementation
Supports the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technologies aimed at improving legal data collection processes and data quality
Identifies opportunities for process optimization and automation to improve the overall efficiency of legal data collection
Position Requirements: Education and Experience This position requires at least three years of post-call experience as a practicing lawyer in any common law province in Canada. Prior transactional experience, ideally in M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Venture Financings and/or Lending is an asset. Prior experience with legal technology tools used in legal due diligence or legal analytics is an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of legal technology used to support transactional teams in the legal sector
Exceptional level of attention to detail
Be proficient using technology and adaptable to change
Data-driven approach to work
Demonstrated ability to execute legal data-driven and analytical tasks successfully
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
A self-starter with a positive and collaborative attitude
We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date. No agencies or phone calls/emails please.
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.
Dec 03, 2025
Full time
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.
Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. The Contingent Labour Office’s (CLO) mandate is to partner with the business to enable an expedited and customer-centric positive approach to engaging external resources. At the same time, balancing the commercial needs of the business with mitigating risk to the firm. This mandate is achieved by
Utilizing internal contingent workforce expert practitioners, who continuously expand their skills and remain up-to-date on market intelligence.
Acting as trusted advisors, to educate, challenge the status quo, and advise the business on creative approaches to find the right solutions.
Delivering a customer-centric approach to the business and external resources by minimizing administration efforts, anticipating their needs, projecting a ‘how can I help you’ attitude, and actively collaborating with Hiring Managers to deepen relationships.
Location Anywhere in Canada will be considered, virtual work opportunity (1-2 days in office per month may be required for company meetings) What You Will Do Reporting the Leader of the Contract Labour Office (CLO), the Contract Manager will execute processes and solve challenges related to external resources - during the initial setup, while on contract, and when renewing or departing - for all functions and locations across Canada (the CLO processes 1000+ external resources per year of varying size - from individual to multi-million dollar organizations). The Contract Manager
Applies technical expertise to advise, guide, and support Hiring Managers in the engagement of external resources, critical to meeting the needs of their clients/projects.
Independently works on multifaceted complex cases, escalations, and requests to result in effective and timely resolution
With accountabilities for complex contract revisions, comprehensive risk assessments, change management, and managing difficult relationships;
On matters relating to classification, independence conflicts, Partner-level resources, immigration, taxation, data security, services delivered outside of Canada, federal government security requirements, acquisitions, external-client requested resources, member-firm agreements, offshore resources entering Canada, alliances, contract negotiations, time/expense, agency/staffing firms, and subsidiaries; and
By often partnering with internal subject-matter experts such as the Office of the General Counsel (i.e. Legal), Risk Management, Procurement, ITS Security, Finance, Partnership Matters, and external service providers.
Under the guidance of the Leader of the CLO, works on complex and high-risk cases inherent with engaging the contingent workforce, including, but not limited to matters related to external legislative and regulatory compliance (e.g. CRA, ESA, and laws), as well as KPMG Global and KPMG Canada polices and guidelines with respect to engaging third-party resources, independence, tax considerations, immigration, and data security.
The successful candidate would be responsible for, but not limited to Case Management (Standard)
Promote the CLO’s internal brand through a customer-centric delivery approach to the business and external resources and by exhibiting attributes of a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor.
Manage all cases within KPMG’s vendor management system (Flextrack) as a super-user of the system.
Train internal clients on submitting requests through Flextrack and utilizing the system
Gather, interpret, and assess information related to the setup and case management of external resources.
Conduct required due diligence on resources (KPMG history, background checks, independence, business verification, etc.).
Educate and advise stakeholders on course of action.
Maintain continuous contact with stakeholders to keep them apprised of progress related to their cases or requests.
Document and maintain information in shared record-keeping tools to be used as reference data, source information for reporting and analytics, and be utilized for compliance audits.
Be aware of flags that would deem a case to be ‘complex.’
Collaborate with other members of the team to ensure business needs are met.
Case Management (multifaceted/complex) - comprised of ‘Case Management (standard)’ above plus the following
Liaise and consult with various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to independently manage escalations and complex cases.
Mediate contract negotiations between multiple parties and stakeholders.
Draft customized clauses for third-party agreements, including liaising with vendors and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) for clause amendments.
Navigate the requirements for unique case complexities independence conflicts, Partner-level resources, immigration, taxation, data security, services delivered outside of Canada, federal government security requirements, acquisitions, external-client requested resources, member-firm agreements, offshore resources entering Canada, alliances, contract negotiations, time/expense, agencies/staffing firms, and subsidiaries
Conduct risk classification assessments on resources in direct contractual relationship with the firm, to prevent misclassification risks.
As programs and processes evolve, support Hiring Managers and external resources with a high-touch change management approach to enable smooth transitions.
Manage challenging client relationships.
Continuous Improvement/ Projects
Strive for service excellence by recommending improvements and modifications to existing practices and processes.
Stay current on related contingent workforce matters, legislation, policies, and practices.
Participate or lead a stream of work on a project (departmental-centric or national).
Other non-case related duties/ projects as assigned.
Miscellaneous
Inquiries Respond to ad hoc inquiries/requests to the CLO functional mailbox (or own inbox) by providing education, instructions, clarifications, redirection, information, etc. or triaging appropriately.
Reporting Provide internal clients with reporting on contract spend, codes, etc and provide training on how they can pull reports for themselves.
Escalations Respond and defuse frustrated and/or resistant clients and external resources.
Education (formal) Lead education sessions to new Hiring Managers or members of the broader HR community.
Contribute to firm objectives (e.g. inclusion, mental health, community involvement, brand campaigns, etc.)
Lead or mentor other members of the CLO team and/or broader HR community as opportunity presents.
What You Bring To The Role
College or University degree in a relevant field.
5+ years’ experience dealing with contract labour or a contingent workforce in a case management capacity, with basic knowledge on related matters.
Previous experience drafting third-party agreements (including staffing/agency agreements), including liaising with multiple parties for clause modifications and negotiations.
Previous exposure to immigration matters related to resourcing.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, in both English and French (bilingualism preferred), including ability to influence and confidently deliver messages using simple language or to simplify complex messages.
Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor, and ability to deal with multiple stakeholders including senior firm members/ Partners, contractors, external service providers, and various subject-matter experts (e.g. legal, tax experts, and risk management).
Attention to detail and accuracy is paramount.
Proven ability to work well in a fast paced, highly demanding, team environment, and manage a high volumes of open cases with varying degrees of complexity.
Organized, and able to manage competing priorities for multiple stakeholders.
Consistently deliver value to all stakeholders by providing timely, high-quality service and documentation.
Keen eye for continuous improvement and efficiency, with a strong aptitude for conducting impact analysis assessments.
Demonstrated success on operational, process driven initiatives.
Proficient and comfortable with working in multiple technologies.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel.
Previous legal training or experience an asset.
Experience with ServiceNow and Flextrack (or other VMS) an asset.
This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate may be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG. The successful candidate may be required to create, interpret and/or apply policies, practices, laws and and/or regulations during the regular course of their employment. KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $73,000 to $109,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
Sep 15, 2025
Full time
Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. The Contingent Labour Office’s (CLO) mandate is to partner with the business to enable an expedited and customer-centric positive approach to engaging external resources. At the same time, balancing the commercial needs of the business with mitigating risk to the firm. This mandate is achieved by
Utilizing internal contingent workforce expert practitioners, who continuously expand their skills and remain up-to-date on market intelligence.
Acting as trusted advisors, to educate, challenge the status quo, and advise the business on creative approaches to find the right solutions.
Delivering a customer-centric approach to the business and external resources by minimizing administration efforts, anticipating their needs, projecting a ‘how can I help you’ attitude, and actively collaborating with Hiring Managers to deepen relationships.
Location Anywhere in Canada will be considered, virtual work opportunity (1-2 days in office per month may be required for company meetings) What You Will Do Reporting the Leader of the Contract Labour Office (CLO), the Contract Manager will execute processes and solve challenges related to external resources - during the initial setup, while on contract, and when renewing or departing - for all functions and locations across Canada (the CLO processes 1000+ external resources per year of varying size - from individual to multi-million dollar organizations). The Contract Manager
Applies technical expertise to advise, guide, and support Hiring Managers in the engagement of external resources, critical to meeting the needs of their clients/projects.
Independently works on multifaceted complex cases, escalations, and requests to result in effective and timely resolution
With accountabilities for complex contract revisions, comprehensive risk assessments, change management, and managing difficult relationships;
On matters relating to classification, independence conflicts, Partner-level resources, immigration, taxation, data security, services delivered outside of Canada, federal government security requirements, acquisitions, external-client requested resources, member-firm agreements, offshore resources entering Canada, alliances, contract negotiations, time/expense, agency/staffing firms, and subsidiaries; and
By often partnering with internal subject-matter experts such as the Office of the General Counsel (i.e. Legal), Risk Management, Procurement, ITS Security, Finance, Partnership Matters, and external service providers.
Under the guidance of the Leader of the CLO, works on complex and high-risk cases inherent with engaging the contingent workforce, including, but not limited to matters related to external legislative and regulatory compliance (e.g. CRA, ESA, and laws), as well as KPMG Global and KPMG Canada polices and guidelines with respect to engaging third-party resources, independence, tax considerations, immigration, and data security.
The successful candidate would be responsible for, but not limited to Case Management (Standard)
Promote the CLO’s internal brand through a customer-centric delivery approach to the business and external resources and by exhibiting attributes of a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor.
Manage all cases within KPMG’s vendor management system (Flextrack) as a super-user of the system.
Train internal clients on submitting requests through Flextrack and utilizing the system
Gather, interpret, and assess information related to the setup and case management of external resources.
Conduct required due diligence on resources (KPMG history, background checks, independence, business verification, etc.).
Educate and advise stakeholders on course of action.
Maintain continuous contact with stakeholders to keep them apprised of progress related to their cases or requests.
Document and maintain information in shared record-keeping tools to be used as reference data, source information for reporting and analytics, and be utilized for compliance audits.
Be aware of flags that would deem a case to be ‘complex.’
Collaborate with other members of the team to ensure business needs are met.
Case Management (multifaceted/complex) - comprised of ‘Case Management (standard)’ above plus the following
Liaise and consult with various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to independently manage escalations and complex cases.
Mediate contract negotiations between multiple parties and stakeholders.
Draft customized clauses for third-party agreements, including liaising with vendors and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) for clause amendments.
Navigate the requirements for unique case complexities independence conflicts, Partner-level resources, immigration, taxation, data security, services delivered outside of Canada, federal government security requirements, acquisitions, external-client requested resources, member-firm agreements, offshore resources entering Canada, alliances, contract negotiations, time/expense, agencies/staffing firms, and subsidiaries
Conduct risk classification assessments on resources in direct contractual relationship with the firm, to prevent misclassification risks.
As programs and processes evolve, support Hiring Managers and external resources with a high-touch change management approach to enable smooth transitions.
Manage challenging client relationships.
Continuous Improvement/ Projects
Strive for service excellence by recommending improvements and modifications to existing practices and processes.
Stay current on related contingent workforce matters, legislation, policies, and practices.
Participate or lead a stream of work on a project (departmental-centric or national).
Other non-case related duties/ projects as assigned.
Miscellaneous
Inquiries Respond to ad hoc inquiries/requests to the CLO functional mailbox (or own inbox) by providing education, instructions, clarifications, redirection, information, etc. or triaging appropriately.
Reporting Provide internal clients with reporting on contract spend, codes, etc and provide training on how they can pull reports for themselves.
Escalations Respond and defuse frustrated and/or resistant clients and external resources.
Education (formal) Lead education sessions to new Hiring Managers or members of the broader HR community.
Contribute to firm objectives (e.g. inclusion, mental health, community involvement, brand campaigns, etc.)
Lead or mentor other members of the CLO team and/or broader HR community as opportunity presents.
What You Bring To The Role
College or University degree in a relevant field.
5+ years’ experience dealing with contract labour or a contingent workforce in a case management capacity, with basic knowledge on related matters.
Previous experience drafting third-party agreements (including staffing/agency agreements), including liaising with multiple parties for clause modifications and negotiations.
Previous exposure to immigration matters related to resourcing.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, in both English and French (bilingualism preferred), including ability to influence and confidently deliver messages using simple language or to simplify complex messages.
Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor, and ability to deal with multiple stakeholders including senior firm members/ Partners, contractors, external service providers, and various subject-matter experts (e.g. legal, tax experts, and risk management).
Attention to detail and accuracy is paramount.
Proven ability to work well in a fast paced, highly demanding, team environment, and manage a high volumes of open cases with varying degrees of complexity.
Organized, and able to manage competing priorities for multiple stakeholders.
Consistently deliver value to all stakeholders by providing timely, high-quality service and documentation.
Keen eye for continuous improvement and efficiency, with a strong aptitude for conducting impact analysis assessments.
Demonstrated success on operational, process driven initiatives.
Proficient and comfortable with working in multiple technologies.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel.
Previous legal training or experience an asset.
Experience with ServiceNow and Flextrack (or other VMS) an asset.
This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate may be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG. The successful candidate may be required to create, interpret and/or apply policies, practices, laws and and/or regulations during the regular course of their employment. KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $73,000 to $109,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
We are looking for an impactful Legal Operations Specialist to join our expanding Legal Operations Team! The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, detail oriented, proactive, and able to juggle competing priorities with a collaborative and transparent approach. This is a generalist role focusing on all Legal Team functional groups with a wide range of responsibilities. Some key areas include: Process improvement and creation, cross-functional engagement, Litigation, ediscovery, outside counsel and vendor management, project management, identifying and implementing departmental initiatives focused on managing costs and maximizing efficiencies. This position reports to the Head of Legal Operations.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to improve operational processes
Assist with implementing supporting programs, processes, and tools to improve workflows, and codifying processes though playbooks and intake templates
Develop, implement, and iterate on appropriate metrics and benchmarking through data analytics to measure the Legal team's performance and efficiency
Assist with managing outside counsel and vendor relationships, including engagement agreements, associated budgets, timekeeper management, compliance with billing guidelines, and related internal and external communications
Partner closely with our Legal Operations e-Billing Lead to provide support on e-Billing and matter management, including platform efficiencies and optimizations
Assist with responding to and managing e-billing inquiries
Manage and improve personnel management processes, such as new hire onboarding process, materials, and associated training to realize organizational efficiencies
Experience:
A bachelor's degree or higher, preferred
At least 2+ years legal operations experience in an in-house legal department, law firm, or both
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business at all levels
Understanding of financial management principles
Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset with process improvement experience
Litigation experience
Strong business partnering skills with a commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and transparency
Proactive entrepreneurial approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues and developing solutions
Sense of ownership and exceptional follow through skills are absolutely essential
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Comfortable facing new challenges and changes in direction; flexibility in embracing frequent change
Experience and proficiency with Onit, Legal Tracker, Ironclad, Evisort, Tonkean, or equivalent tools, and Google Suite, a plus
Benefits:
Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care and pet benefits
Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
RRSP plan to help save for your future
In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service
Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
Subsidized commuter benefits
Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $64,000 - $80,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
Jun 23, 2025
Full time
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
We are looking for an impactful Legal Operations Specialist to join our expanding Legal Operations Team! The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, detail oriented, proactive, and able to juggle competing priorities with a collaborative and transparent approach. This is a generalist role focusing on all Legal Team functional groups with a wide range of responsibilities. Some key areas include: Process improvement and creation, cross-functional engagement, Litigation, ediscovery, outside counsel and vendor management, project management, identifying and implementing departmental initiatives focused on managing costs and maximizing efficiencies. This position reports to the Head of Legal Operations.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to improve operational processes
Assist with implementing supporting programs, processes, and tools to improve workflows, and codifying processes though playbooks and intake templates
Develop, implement, and iterate on appropriate metrics and benchmarking through data analytics to measure the Legal team's performance and efficiency
Assist with managing outside counsel and vendor relationships, including engagement agreements, associated budgets, timekeeper management, compliance with billing guidelines, and related internal and external communications
Partner closely with our Legal Operations e-Billing Lead to provide support on e-Billing and matter management, including platform efficiencies and optimizations
Assist with responding to and managing e-billing inquiries
Manage and improve personnel management processes, such as new hire onboarding process, materials, and associated training to realize organizational efficiencies
Experience:
A bachelor's degree or higher, preferred
At least 2+ years legal operations experience in an in-house legal department, law firm, or both
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business at all levels
Understanding of financial management principles
Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset with process improvement experience
Litigation experience
Strong business partnering skills with a commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and transparency
Proactive entrepreneurial approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues and developing solutions
Sense of ownership and exceptional follow through skills are absolutely essential
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Comfortable facing new challenges and changes in direction; flexibility in embracing frequent change
Experience and proficiency with Onit, Legal Tracker, Ironclad, Evisort, Tonkean, or equivalent tools, and Google Suite, a plus
Benefits:
Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care and pet benefits
Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
RRSP plan to help save for your future
In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service
Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
Subsidized commuter benefits
Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $64,000 - $80,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts (Software/SaaS Focus) Location: Toronto, Minneapolis−Saint Paul, or Dallas Company: Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is on the lookout for a commercially minded lawyer with strong business instincts and a client-first attitude to join its dynamic, forward-thinking legal team. If you're passionate about simplifying complexity and enabling innovation in a fast-paced, tech-powered environment, this may be your next great opportunity.
We're hiring a Legal Counsel with solid experience advising on sophisticated commercial agreements—particularly involving software, SaaS, and data licensing—in a setting where technology and analytics play a central role. You’ll work closely with internal teams across sales, product, and operations, offering practical guidance that balances legal risk with strategic business goals. This role is part of the highly collaborative Customers & Commercial legal group, a key team within our General Counsel Office, focused on empowering business growth while managing risk in a customer-centric legal framework.
What You’ll Do:
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad array of commercial contracts including SaaS agreements, licensing and distribution arrangements, professional services engagements, NDAs, and consulting agreements.
Provide actionable legal guidance related to regulatory and compliance matters, helping internal teams navigate risk while supporting innovation and revenue growth.
Work cross-functionally with colleagues across the legal department to contribute to wider enterprise-level initiatives.
Serve as a trusted resource to stakeholders by responding to general legal queries across corporate, IP, and privacy domains.
Contribute to knowledge sharing efforts by building and refining internal legal resources and playbooks.
Deliver sound legal advice and strategic input to help drive business initiatives forward.
Tackle additional projects and responsibilities as they arise, adapting to shifting priorities with ease.
Who You Are:
You have 3–5 years of experience post-call in private practice or in-house, with a strong focus on commercial contracts and deal-making from the sales-side perspective.
You’re comfortable navigating software and SaaS transactions and may already be familiar with emerging issues related to generative AI and legal tech tools.
Your drafting and negotiation chops are sharp, and you can communicate complex ideas in a clear, business-friendly way.
You’re a relationship-builder who knows how to partner with stakeholders across departments, offering guidance that’s not only legally sound but commercially savvy.
You enjoy digging into complex legal challenges and thinking creatively about solutions that advance the business.
You bring a keen interest in innovation, especially around the use of AI and technology to streamline legal processes.
You’re authorized to practice law and able to juggle multiple matters independently while knowing when to escalate or collaborate.
What We Offer:
Hybrid Work Model – Embrace flexibility with 2–3 days per week in the office while staying fully connected across teams.
Supportive Culture – With initiatives like Flex My Way, mental health days, and up to 8 weeks per year to work from anywhere, we promote real work-life balance.
Career Growth – Our skills-first development programs and AI-readiness training equip you for the future of legal work.
Comprehensive Benefits – From flexible vacation to wellness support and tuition reimbursement, our benefits package supports your whole self.
Award-Winning Workplace – Known globally for our inclusive culture, flexible work practices, and values-driven leadership.
Purpose-Driven Impact – Whether helping customers pursue justice or engaging in ESG initiatives and volunteer work, your contributions matter here.
Compensation Details (US Only): Base salary ranges from $116,900 to $217,100 USD , depending on experience and location. This role may also qualify for a performance-based annual bonus. Total rewards include competitive healthcare, 401(k) with match, paid leave (including two company-wide mental health days), legal and financial wellness benefits, and more.
About Thomson Reuters: We’re a trusted global provider of legal, tax, compliance, and media solutions, serving professionals who move society forward. Our 26,000+ employees across 70+ countries contribute to a mission of transparency, truth, and the rule of law. If you believe in the power of objective information and smart technology, and want to be part of something that matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Thomson Reuters is committed to equality, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of employment. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs are available upon request.
Interested? Let’s redefine the future of legal together.
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts (Software/SaaS Focus) Location: Toronto, Minneapolis−Saint Paul, or Dallas Company: Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is on the lookout for a commercially minded lawyer with strong business instincts and a client-first attitude to join its dynamic, forward-thinking legal team. If you're passionate about simplifying complexity and enabling innovation in a fast-paced, tech-powered environment, this may be your next great opportunity.
We're hiring a Legal Counsel with solid experience advising on sophisticated commercial agreements—particularly involving software, SaaS, and data licensing—in a setting where technology and analytics play a central role. You’ll work closely with internal teams across sales, product, and operations, offering practical guidance that balances legal risk with strategic business goals. This role is part of the highly collaborative Customers & Commercial legal group, a key team within our General Counsel Office, focused on empowering business growth while managing risk in a customer-centric legal framework.
What You’ll Do:
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad array of commercial contracts including SaaS agreements, licensing and distribution arrangements, professional services engagements, NDAs, and consulting agreements.
Provide actionable legal guidance related to regulatory and compliance matters, helping internal teams navigate risk while supporting innovation and revenue growth.
Work cross-functionally with colleagues across the legal department to contribute to wider enterprise-level initiatives.
Serve as a trusted resource to stakeholders by responding to general legal queries across corporate, IP, and privacy domains.
Contribute to knowledge sharing efforts by building and refining internal legal resources and playbooks.
Deliver sound legal advice and strategic input to help drive business initiatives forward.
Tackle additional projects and responsibilities as they arise, adapting to shifting priorities with ease.
Who You Are:
You have 3–5 years of experience post-call in private practice or in-house, with a strong focus on commercial contracts and deal-making from the sales-side perspective.
You’re comfortable navigating software and SaaS transactions and may already be familiar with emerging issues related to generative AI and legal tech tools.
Your drafting and negotiation chops are sharp, and you can communicate complex ideas in a clear, business-friendly way.
You’re a relationship-builder who knows how to partner with stakeholders across departments, offering guidance that’s not only legally sound but commercially savvy.
You enjoy digging into complex legal challenges and thinking creatively about solutions that advance the business.
You bring a keen interest in innovation, especially around the use of AI and technology to streamline legal processes.
You’re authorized to practice law and able to juggle multiple matters independently while knowing when to escalate or collaborate.
What We Offer:
Hybrid Work Model – Embrace flexibility with 2–3 days per week in the office while staying fully connected across teams.
Supportive Culture – With initiatives like Flex My Way, mental health days, and up to 8 weeks per year to work from anywhere, we promote real work-life balance.
Career Growth – Our skills-first development programs and AI-readiness training equip you for the future of legal work.
Comprehensive Benefits – From flexible vacation to wellness support and tuition reimbursement, our benefits package supports your whole self.
Award-Winning Workplace – Known globally for our inclusive culture, flexible work practices, and values-driven leadership.
Purpose-Driven Impact – Whether helping customers pursue justice or engaging in ESG initiatives and volunteer work, your contributions matter here.
Compensation Details (US Only): Base salary ranges from $116,900 to $217,100 USD , depending on experience and location. This role may also qualify for a performance-based annual bonus. Total rewards include competitive healthcare, 401(k) with match, paid leave (including two company-wide mental health days), legal and financial wellness benefits, and more.
About Thomson Reuters: We’re a trusted global provider of legal, tax, compliance, and media solutions, serving professionals who move society forward. Our 26,000+ employees across 70+ countries contribute to a mission of transparency, truth, and the rule of law. If you believe in the power of objective information and smart technology, and want to be part of something that matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Thomson Reuters is committed to equality, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of employment. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs are available upon request.
Interested? Let’s redefine the future of legal together.
Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 400 stores nationwide serving more than 1.5 million customers each day. Walmart Canada’s flagship online store, www.walmart.ca, is visited by 1.5 million customers daily. With more than 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada’s largest employers and is ranked one of the country’s top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada's extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart Canada has raised and donated more than $750 million to Canadian charities. We are currently seeking a senior lawyer with health regulatory law experience, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel (Regulatory), to join a best in class legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner with the business on a broad range of regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 – 10 years of health regulatory experience at an in-house legal department and/or a leading law firm.
What you'll do...
Advising on complex regulatory areas, particularly health & wellness (provincial drug and health regulatory requirements) and privacy (employee, data incident response etc.)
Identifying potential legal or regulatory risks or issues, and partnering cross-functionally with the necessary business units to identify and implement appropriate solutions
Negotiating and drafting agreements, policies, and other legal/regulatory documents
Educating and training on legal requirements within the business, in partnership with business stakeholders such as Compliance, People, and Operations
Effectively managing external counsel across Canada where engaged
Identifying and implementing efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department
Qualifications:
LLB or JD
7+ years of health regulatory experience at an in-house legal department and/or leading law firm
Experience in privacy law, franchise law and data incident response an asset
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to manage complex transactions and communicate practical legal advice to all levels of the company including senior management, are essential
Ability to manage complex projects through prioritization and disciplined execution.
Collaborative, energetic team player capable of handling multiple matters and meeting deadlines.
Strong business acumen, sound judgement and interpersonal skills are important as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups.
Leadership Expectations: Respect the Individual:
Builds high-performing teams; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences; creates a workplace and experiences where all associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer experience for all. Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments; supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best talent. Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action. Acts with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity, sustainability, community, and integrity (e.g., creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers, driving local giving efforts). Ensures that teams follow the law, our code of conduct and company policies; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns, and models our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action, and enables others to do the same; holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values. Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware. Serve our Customers: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and acting with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers. Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies. Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, and fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart’s business model.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Age - 16 or older
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.
Primary Location…
1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada
Jun 13, 2025
Full time
Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 400 stores nationwide serving more than 1.5 million customers each day. Walmart Canada’s flagship online store, www.walmart.ca, is visited by 1.5 million customers daily. With more than 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada’s largest employers and is ranked one of the country’s top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada's extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart Canada has raised and donated more than $750 million to Canadian charities. We are currently seeking a senior lawyer with health regulatory law experience, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel (Regulatory), to join a best in class legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a strategic partner with the business on a broad range of regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 – 10 years of health regulatory experience at an in-house legal department and/or a leading law firm.
What you'll do...
Advising on complex regulatory areas, particularly health & wellness (provincial drug and health regulatory requirements) and privacy (employee, data incident response etc.)
Identifying potential legal or regulatory risks or issues, and partnering cross-functionally with the necessary business units to identify and implement appropriate solutions
Negotiating and drafting agreements, policies, and other legal/regulatory documents
Educating and training on legal requirements within the business, in partnership with business stakeholders such as Compliance, People, and Operations
Effectively managing external counsel across Canada where engaged
Identifying and implementing efficient ways of working both within and outside the legal department
Qualifications:
LLB or JD
7+ years of health regulatory experience at an in-house legal department and/or leading law firm
Experience in privacy law, franchise law and data incident response an asset
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to manage complex transactions and communicate practical legal advice to all levels of the company including senior management, are essential
Ability to manage complex projects through prioritization and disciplined execution.
Collaborative, energetic team player capable of handling multiple matters and meeting deadlines.
Strong business acumen, sound judgement and interpersonal skills are important as you will have extensive interaction with various business groups.
Leadership Expectations: Respect the Individual:
Builds high-performing teams; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences; creates a workplace and experiences where all associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer experience for all. Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments; supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best talent. Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action. Acts with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity, sustainability, community, and integrity (e.g., creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers, driving local giving efforts). Ensures that teams follow the law, our code of conduct and company policies; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns, and models our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action, and enables others to do the same; holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values. Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware. Serve our Customers: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and acting with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers. Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies. Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, and fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart’s business model.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Age - 16 or older
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.
Primary Location…
1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada