Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada’s federal export credit agency and a Crown corporation supporting Canadian companies as they enter and expand in international markets. Its finance and insurance teams provide trade credit insurance, guarantees, working-capital support, export and buyer financing, structured and project finance, and equity investment. EDC also combines market intelligence, advisory services, digital tools, and specialized initiatives such as the Trade Impact Program and Business Connections. The organization serves exporters across industries including agri-food, cleantech, defence, and energy, with a focus on managing international risk, diversifying markets, enabling sustainable trade, and helping businesses compete globally.
Legal Counsel – Technology and Commercial Law
Advise Export Development Canada on technology, contracts, employment, disputes, and business risks. Partner with business teams and legal colleagues on complex matters.
Canada$84,698 – $128,743 / year
HybridContractMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredFrench RequiredGeneral CounselDescription
- Advise on technology transactions, digital initiatives, software and cloud services, cybersecurity, data, and emerging technologies.
- Guide procurement matters and commercial contracts.
- Draft, negotiate, interpret, and administer agreements to acquire goods and services.
- Advise on human resources and employment law.
- Manage litigation, disputes, claims, investigations, and other contentious matters.
- Develop strategies and evaluate legal and operational risks.
- Prepare, review, and negotiate legal documents.
- Counsel EDC on its rights and obligations, internal policies, authorizations, compliance, and applicable legislation.
- Identify legal and operational issues and recommend ways to reduce risk.
- Engage, instruct, and oversee external legal counsel.
- Evaluate external counsel’s legal opinions and work products.
- Build effective working relationships and support business teams.
- Work with executives and legal colleagues on complex corporate and commercial matters.
Requirements
- Hold an undergraduate degree in law.
- Be called to the Bar in a Canadian province and authorized and in good standing to practise law across all Canadian provinces and territories.
- Have at least 3 years of relevant legal experience for Legal Services 17, or 5 years for Legal Services 18.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong drafting ability.
- Manage multiple tasks, high workloads, and numerous transactions effectively.
- Practise law and mitigate risk in a dynamic, business-focused environment.
- Bring strong business judgment and decision-making skills.
- Work collaboratively and seek input from colleagues.
- Demonstrate strong persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Fluency in both official languages is an asset.
- Knowledge of financing, security, or insurance law is an asset.
- Be legally authorized to work in Canada; preference is given to Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Meet government security requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A range of hybrid work arrangements.
- Three to four weeks of vacation.
- Holiday shutdown period.
- Shorter summer Fridays.
- Fridays without meetings.
- Training programs.
- Workshops.
- Language training.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Wellness initiatives.
- Mental health support.
- Fitness programs.
- Volunteer activities.
- Corporate social responsibility programs.
- Performance-based compensation.