Legal Counsel

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

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment, firm sponsored social events and more

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply

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