Legal Counsel, Technology Contracting

Job title: Legal Counsel, Technology Contracting

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Overview

You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do.

When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 200,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 154 countries.

With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this.

Overview of the opportunity

KPMG’s Office of General Counsel (“OGC”) is excited to add a new technology contracting lawyer to its growing in-house legal team. OGC handles all legal matters impacting KPMG, including litigation and dispute resolution, contracting, regulatory and compliance, and governance and operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-caliber in-house legal team in a thriving and progressive international organization.
What you will do

• Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Technology, you will join a team of OGC lawyers and contract managers who advise KPMG business teams across Canada on the review, negotiation and drafting of a wide range of commercial contracts.
• You will work closely with business teams and internal stakeholders (including audit, advisory, tax, digital, procurement, IT security and risk management) to assess, review and negotiate commercial contracts with a technology focus, including master services agreements with the firm’s clients, software licensing and subscription agreements with the firm’s suppliers and vendors, and technology alliance and reseller arrangements.
• You will advise the business on key contractual terms with a view to collaboratively assessing legal and business risk within the context of firm policy and market practice.
• You will provide practical business-oriented legal advice and solutions on contracting matters.
• You will coordinate with internal stakeholders and specialists regarding risk management, privacy, litigation, regulatory compliance, data security, and information technology issues.
• You will actively participate in the efficient functioning of a high-performing in-house legal team by adopting digital tools and strategies, driving innovation, and contributing to process improvements.
• You will support, and be supported and mentored by, senior members of the contracting team with a sincere interest in your professional development, long-term career, and well-being.

What you bring to the role

• You have a J.D. or LL. B and are licensed to practice law in any Canadian province.
• You have 3-6 years of post-call corporate/commercial experience with a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a focus on technology contracting.
• Experience with public sector technology contracts/RFPs will be considered an asset.

Keys to your success

• Ability to propose creative, strategic and pragmatic solutions to resolve legal and business issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with high-quality and timely work product in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to build trust and create effective working relationships across business lines, and with internal and external stakeholders, to achieve the best results for KPMG.
• Excellent drafting, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident negotiator.
• Inquisitive and self-motivated, you work effectively individually and with a team.

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 is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG’s COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office and/or other congregate settings in the course of their duties (such as client sites or third-party venues).

As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office and/or congregate setting, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment.

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.

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Company: KPMG

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:13:49 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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