Legal Counsel

• Provide legal support to the North American business under the direction of the Vice President & General Counsel
• Draft, review, negotiate and administer commercial agreements, including customer, service, purchase, supply, distribution, confidentiality, software and technology, vendor and subcontractor agreements
• Provide legal support to sales, service, procurement, supply chain and operational teams throughout the contract lifecycle
• Support RFP, RFQ and tender submissions by reviewing legal and contractual requirements and recommending risk mitigation strategies
• Partner with business stakeholders to structure commercial transactions while balancing legal risk and business objectives
• Supervise development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, clause libraries and standard negotiation positions
• Identify legal, regulatory and contractual risks and provide practical recommendations to minimize exposure
• Review customer and supplier terms and conditions and advise on deviations from approved standards
• Assist with dispute resolution, claims management and contract interpretation matters
• Provide support for employment, corporate, compliance and other legal matters as assigned
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, summaries and recommendations
• Assist in managing external legal counsel where specialized expertise is required
• Support legal compliance initiatives, policy development and internal governance requirements
• Assist with intellectual property matters, including trademarks, confidentiality protections and trade secrets
• Deliver legal and contract management training to business stakeholders
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable U.S. and Canadian commercial laws impacting operations

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practise law in at least one U.S. state or Canadian province
• Minimum 5-8 years of corporate and commercial legal experience, with significant focus on commercial contracting
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Experience supporting sales, procurement, manufacturing or industrial organizations
• Knowledge of U.S. commercial law; familiarity with Canadian commercial law is considered an asset
• Experience working in an in-house legal department is preferred
• Experience supporting cross-border commercial operations in North America is desirable
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation and legal writing skills
• Excellent understanding of commercial contracting principles and risk allocation concepts
• Ability to interpret legal requirements and communicate practical business solutions
• Strong legal research and analytical capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems is an asset
• French language capability is an asset
• Strong business acumen and commercial judgment
• Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across business functions
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Must be legally authorised to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements while providing legal support across various business functions. Possesses strong legal research, analytical capabilities, and a solid understanding of U.S. and Canadian commercial laws.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree
• Commercial Contracting Experience
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Systems
• Legal Research and Analytical Skills
• Strong Contract Drafting and Negotiation Skills

Hard Skills

• Commercial Agreement Drafting
• Legal Writing
• Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Contract Interpretation
• Dispute Resolution
• Compliance Initiatives
• Intellectual Property Matters
• Contract Templates Development
• Legal Memoranda Preparation
• Cross-Border Commercial Operations

Soft Skills

• Strong Business Acumen
• Collaborative Approach
• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed to Practise Law

Industry Keywords

• U.S. Commercial Law
• Canadian Commercial Law
• Corporate Legal Experience
• Commercial Contracting Principles
• Sales and Procurement Support

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Applications
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Systems