Legal Counsel, IT Lawyer Job in Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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Purolator Inc. is a leading Canadian integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider in Canada. Celebrating 60 years of delivering its customers’ promises, Purolator continues to expand its reach and renowned service levels and reliability to more people, more businesses, and more places across the country and around the world. Purolator is proud of its Canadian heritage and is focused on sustainably positioning itself for future growth and success. Purolator is also committed to contributing to the well-being of the communities it serves and where more than 13,000 of its employees live, work and play.
Offering work-life balance and a dynamic work environment, this is a tremendous opportunity for a talented lawyer to join a trade leader in an energizing and evolving industry.
Job Description – Legal Counsel, IT Lawyer
Due to ongoing growth, our client is seeking to add a Legal Counsel, IT Lawyer to its team in the Greater Toronto Area. The role will report to the Assistant General Counsel and support the IT client team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six years of information technology experience, exceptional interpersonal and client service skills, and sound business acumen.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate contracts with strategic partners, suppliers, and vendors.
- Provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice and legal support with respect to a wide range of IT services and agreements.
Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge
- LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
- Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
- 6+ years of information technology experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
- Sound business acumen and strong analytical and drafting skills.
- Work with confidence in a fast-paced environment.
This is an exclusive search.
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For more information or to apply for this position, contact:
Meaghan Loughry, Recruitment Associate
mloughry@thecounselnetwork.com
647.417.4720
OR
416.364.6654 / 604.643.1708
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