Lawyer

Lawyer (Contract Specialist)

Full-Time

Ontario, Remote

Are you a licensed lawyer in Ontario with experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts?

Do you enjoy providing practical legal advice to internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment?

Do you have strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently?

The Company

Our client is a national not-for-profit organization that works closely with businesses, partners, and stakeholders across Canada. They are currently seeking a Lawyer to join their Legal team and provide strategic legal guidance across the organization.

Company Perks and Rewards

• Competitive Salary + Bonus
• Fully remote working model within Ontario
• Generous vacation offering
• Additional personal days annually
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Competitive RRSP program
• Collaborative legal team
• Opportunity for long-term career growth

The Job

Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will provide legal guidance and support, with a focus on procurement, supplier, and vendor agreements. You will be joining a collaborative and growing legal team of 7 professionals, including legal support and compliance specialists. The team works closely together in a supportive environment and partners with stakeholders across the organization to manage an increasing volume of legal and contractual matters.

You will also:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice related to contract negotiation, drafting, and review.
• Research and monitor legal developments, legislative requirements, and legal trends affecting the organization.
• Identify legal risks and support the development of strategies to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business partners across the organization.
• Support the Legal Office strategic priorities and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Exercise sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear and practical guidance for stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations impacting the business.

What you bring to the job:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent law degree.
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum 5 years of experience practicing law within a law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Experience within a not-for-profit, academic, or association environment is preferred.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating procurement and commercial agreements, including RFPs, MSAs, SoWs, and vendor contracts.
• Knowledge of legal issues affecting not-for-profit organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear and practical advice.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract management tools.

Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Karyn Saunders.

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role.

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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