Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 132048
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
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By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.
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Have many careers in one Firm.
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Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
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Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
Are you looking to make an impact at a leading global professional services firm? Then we’re looking for talent like you to join the OGC!
As the Senior Legal Counsel (Technology), Commercial you will serve as a subject matter expert for complex technology engagements providing business clients with advice on high value transactions. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
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Lead, structure, draft and negotiate complex-client transactions in a fast-paced corporate environment including master services agreements, statements of work, service level agreements, professional services agreements, master subscription agreements, SaaS agreements, license agreements, system implementation agreements, cyber security, cloud-based engagements, managed services agreements and requests for proposals.
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Provide advice on legal risks associated with transactions and offer creative solutions to mitigate risks.
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Negotiate and provide business clients with strategic and tactical advice.
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Lead and mentor other practitioners, including participating on strategic committees.
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Negotiate cross-border transactions with global partners.
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Work collaboratively with the business and corporate clients to deliver the highest quality of service.
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Build and maintain superior relationships with internal and external business partners.
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Contribute to departmental initiatives, including knowledge management and workflow improvement.
The Office of the General Counsel is a national, high performing team of legal professionals dedicated to providing expert legal advice to Deloitte Canada and its leadership. The OGC consists of approximately 40 members including lawyers, paralegals, law clerks and paraprofessionals. Recognized for innovation and its strategic approach, the department has received prestigious awards including the Canadian General Counsel of the Year, Chambers and Canadian Lawyer Magazine awards. At its core, the OGC fosters a culture of collaboration, a commitment to excellence, and a strong commercial focus. We value flexibility and offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote and in-office work in a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of downtown Toronto.
You are someone who has/is:
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Undergraduate degree and Law degree.
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Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or another Canadian Province.
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10+ years of work experience as a corporate/commercial lawyer either at a law firm or as in-house counsel at a technology company.
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Significant hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating technology agreements, license agreements, master services agreements, managed services agreements, implementation agreements, transitional services agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements.
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Substantive expertise in technology law.
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Experience with IP, privacy and AI is an asset.
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Transactional experience within a broad range of sectors, including financial services, government/public sector, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and energy.
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Proven leader with a track record of coaching and developing others, providing direction and guidance and managing deal teams.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently, authentically and effectively engage with executives at all levels of the organization with an ability to influence outcomes. French language written and oral skills is an asset (Due to the nature of the role having interactions with National & Global clients, English is required for this position)
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with experience resolving complex issues.
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Demonstrated consistent thought leadership and strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations, understanding the bigger picture.
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Self-motivated with a desire to work both independently and in a collegial team environment.
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Demonstrated willingness to accept challenges and ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing client demands.
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Strong work ethic and the ability to handle a broad array of matters, with a proven commitment to quality and ability to build relationships with business clients and peers will be important to succeed.
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Experience working across borders and with clients from different geographies and cultures.
The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $260,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.
Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.
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We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.
You shape how we make impact.
Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.
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Have as many careers as you want.
We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.
The next step is yours
At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.
We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or [email protected] for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
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