Public Procurement Lawyer

Procurement Lawyer Axiom is seeking an experienced Procurement Lawyer to partner with our clients on complex public procurement matters. You’ll provide legal support by advising clients directly, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and standardizing procurement terms and policies. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of public procurement experience, be based in Ontario, and possess a strong ability to negotiate with opposing counsel. Responsibilities Advise corporate clients directly regarding procurement matters and help them mitigate legal issues Provide legal support and expertise to our client teams by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of complex commercial agreements Standardize terms and contractual language, policies and protocols Manage discussions with key stakeholders in purchase functions Minimum Qualifications Based in Ontario, with active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario 5+ years public procurement experience Procurement support experience including but not limited to direct and indirect procurement, IT procurement, supplier relationship management, supplier onboarding, and contractual dispute resolution Experience negotiating directly with opposing counsel regarding contract terms and conditions Compensation, Benefits & Location This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence. Equal Opportunity Employer Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognised by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Senior Level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada Salary $130,000.00–$170,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr