Export Development Canada (EDC) je kanadska zvezna agencija za izvozne kredite in kronska družba, ki podpira kanadska podjetja pri vstopanju na mednarodne trge in širjenju njihovega poslovanja na njih. Njene finančne in zavarovalniške ekipe zagotavljajo zavarovanje trgovinskih kreditov, jamstva, podporo obratnemu kapitalu, izvozno in kupčevo financiranje, strukturirano in projektno financiranje ter kapitalske naložbe. EDC združuje tudi tržne informacije, svetovalne storitve, digitalna orodja in specializirane pobude, kot sta Trade Impact Program in Business Connections. Organizacija podpira izvoznike iz panog, vključno z agroživilstvom, čistimi tehnologijami, obrambo in energetiko, s poudarkom na obvladovanju mednarodnih tveganj, diverzifikaciji trgov, omogočanju trajnostne trgovine in pomoči podjetjem pri globalnem konkurenčnem nastopu.
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.
Kanada84.698 $ – 112.931 $ / leto
HibridnoPogodbaSrednja ravenSeniorZahtevani Jezik: angleščinaGlavni pravni svetovalecOpis
- 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.
Zahteve
- 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.
Ugodnosti
- 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.