Legal Counsel

5 days ago


Calgary, Canada MNP Full time

Job Details Description Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.  Make an impact with our Legal & Risk Management team as Legal Counsel. This diverse team of professionals provides legal expertise to support the success of our operations across a broad range of practice areas. As a trusted advisor, you’ll apply your understanding of the legislative landscape to proactively explore and mitigate risk and ensure firmwide compliance.  MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.  Responsibilities Work closely with business units to provide counsel and support in an information technology focused practice area, which includes without limitation SaaS and cloud technology; IT procurement; digital services, data privacy, and cybersecurity Review, revise, lead and negotiate agreements related to licensing, contracts, master services, SaaS, system implementation, cyber security, cloud-based engagements, managed services, requests for proposals and other related digital and technology agreements and advise business units on risks and mitigation of same Conduct legal research and provide advice to various department leads and executives Identify legal issues, research and analyze complicated situations and develop practical solutions in an efficient and timely manner Develop working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and work effectively with outside counsel Write concise briefs on regulations, legal or compliance matters and other ad hoc legal issues to defend legal position and provide guidance to team Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses, and industry Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes Understanding of the business and ethical considerations in exploring generative AI Skills and Experience A minimum of four (4) years post-call experience Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial and technology-related contracts, such as software licensing, SaaS, master and managed IT services, and integration and implementation agreements Experience with intellectual property, privacy and data protection, and emerging technologies (including AI) is an asset Demonstrated ability to identify legal issues, research and analyze complicated situations and develop practical solutions Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders Demonstrated customer service mindset Ability to communicate in both English and French (oral and written) would be considered an asset


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