Counsel, Client Solutions

3 weeks ago

Burlington, Canada Co-operators Full time

Company: CGL

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Language: English is required, French is an asset

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

As Counsel, Client Solutions you will be part of the Contract Authorization Review & Execution (CARE) team, which works to ensure a standard assessment of all contracts with external vendors and help manage and mitigate risk for the organization.

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President Legal (Client Solutions, CARE), you will provide legal direction to business and enterprise partners, and support the CARE team, by reviewing, analyzing, drafting, and negotiating various agreements, ensuring that agreements meet business objectives and key risks are appropriately addressed.

How you will create impact:

Negotiating, reviewing, and drafting vendor agreements with a focus on corporate/commercial matters including procurement and information technology (IT) agreements such as: Software as a Service (SaaS) AgreementsIT Consulting AgreementsSoftware Customization AgreementsLicencing AgreementsProfessional Services AgreementsService Provider Agreements Cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with business personnel, to ensure the effectiveness of the CARE process. Ensuring that key risks are appropriately identified and addressed by appropriate mitigation strategies. Working collaboratively with the team to create expertise in the contracting function enterprise wide.

How you will succeed:

You will use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions. You will use strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view. You will build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues. You will maintain a keen eye for potential process improvements and be an “outside the box” thinker on solutioning for greater efficiency.

To join our team:

You have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive corporate commercial experience gained in a technology, insurance or financial services environment. You have extensive contract expertise, including experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including vendor agreements. You have solid experience with the types of IT contracts referenced above, as well as online technologies, including cloud computing. Knowledge of the insurance industry and regulatory context, including familiarity with relevant risk management guidelines issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions is an asset. You have a proven ability to understand the legal and business drivers of complex contracts. You exercise good judgement on when to seek help and where to find appropriate resources to solve problems. You have curiosity and eagerness to learn about new areas and technological developments. You have a Juris Doctorate ( or a Bachelor of Laws degree and are licensed to practice law in a Canadian province or territory.

What's in it for you?

Training and development opportunities to grow your career.  Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.  A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.  Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.  In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (, health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

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