Export Development Canada (EDC) ir Kanādas federālā eksporta kredīta aģentūra un kroņa korporācija, kas atbalsta Kanādas uzņēmumus, tiem ienākot starptautiskajos tirgos un paplašinot darbību tajos. Tās finanšu un apdrošināšanas komandas piedāvā tirdzniecības kredīta apdrošināšanu, garantijas, apgrozāmā kapitāla atbalstu, eksporta un pircēju finansēšanu, strukturēto un projektu finansēšanu, kā arī ieguldījumus pašu kapitālā. EDC papildina šos pakalpojumus ar tirgus informāciju, konsultācijām, digitālajiem rīkiem un īpašām iniciatīvām, piemēram, Trade Impact Program un Business Connections. Organizācija apkalpo eksportētājus dažādās nozarēs, tostarp lauksaimniecības un pārtikas, tīro tehnoloģiju, aizsardzības un enerģētikas jomā. Tās uzmanības centrā ir starptautiskā riska pārvaldība, tirgu dažādošana, ilgtspējīgas tirdzniecības veicināšana un palīdzība uzņēmumiem konkurēt pasaules tirgū.
Legal Counsel, Technology, Procurement and Litigation
Advise Export Development Canada on technology, procurement, employment and litigation matters. Help business teams manage legal risk and make practical, commercially informed decisions.
Apraksts
- Provide practical legal advice on technology, procurement, employment and litigation matters.
- Advise on technology transactions, digital initiatives, software and cloud services, cybersecurity, data issues and emerging technologies.
- Guide procurement and commercial contracting, from drafting and negotiation to interpretation and administration of goods and services agreements.
- Advise on workplace policies, employee relations, accommodations, investigations and employment agreements.
- Manage legal advice on litigation, disputes, claims, investigations and other contentious matters.
- Set litigation strategy and evaluate legal and business risks.
- Draft, review and negotiate legal documents.
- Counsel on EDC’s rights and obligations, internal policies, approval and compliance requirements, and applicable legislation.
- Identify legal and business concerns and recommend proportionate ways to reduce risk.
- Help teams make timely decisions informed by commercial considerations.
- Select, instruct and oversee external counsel.
- Evaluate external legal advice and work product.
- Build effective relationships and help business teams solve problems through collaboration, sound judgment and practical advice.
Prasības
- Undergraduate degree in law.
- Licensed and in good standing with a Canadian provincial or territorial bar to practise as a barrister and solicitor.
- At least 3 years of relevant legal experience for Legal Services 17 or 5 years for Legal Services 18.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Strong legal drafting ability.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and a high volume of transactions efficiently.
- Proactive legal and risk-mitigation skills developed in a commercially oriented, dynamic environment.
- Sound judgment and decision-making.
- Collaborative approach with Legal Services and other EDC teams.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Preference for candidates authorized to work in Canada when applying, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
- Must satisfy the required government security screening.
- English-French bilingualism is an asset.
- Knowledge of financing, guarantee or insurance law is an asset.
Priekšrocības
- Performance-based incentive.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Work-life balance.
- Hybrid work options.
- Three to four weeks of paid vacation.
- Corporate closure period.
- Early Fridays in summer.
- Fridays without meetings.
- Ongoing learning opportunities.
- Training programs.
- Workshops.
- Language training.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Employment equity.
- Wellness initiatives.
- Mental health support.
- Fitness programs.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Social responsibility programs.
- Accommodation support during recruitment.