Legal Counsel, DPSA

Job summary

The Legal Counsel provides expert legal advice and services for commercial export operations and international contracting, with a focus on the Defense Production and Sharing Agreement business line. They are responsible for contract reviews, risk assessments, and negotiating agreements while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Job details

Legal Counsel, DPSA CCC-5 Salary: $100,589 - $115,428 Please see full description & French translation in the attachment below We are committed to delivering Canada to the world, and we want you to join us on this mission The Canadian Commercial Corporation [https://www.ccc.ca/en/about/history/] is Canada’s only government to government contracting agency. For over 75 years, governments around the world have entrusted us to reliably deliver made-in Canada solutions and projects of national importance. Through our international contracting expertise, we simplify and expedite acquisitions from Canadian suppliers across sectors including aerospace, defense and security, information and communications technology, cleantech and energy, and public infrastructure. If you want to support Canadian businesses to build successful commercial relationships with governments around the world, CCC could be your next career move. The Legal Counsel, DPSA, reports to the Legal Counsel, Manager and is responsible for providing legal advice and services to all sectors for commercial export operations and international contracting with a primary focus on CCC’s Defense Production and Sharing Agreement (DPSA) business line, supporting contracts with the U.S. Department of War. What you’ll be doing * Provides legal advice on discreet issues or complex issues including but not limited to solicitation notices, commercial contracts, service agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOU) and related issues; outlines legal implications and addresses risk mitigation; and makes recommendations on standards and novel contract clauses, conditions, and amendments for various business lines * Provides legal services to DPSA business line, supporting internal contract reviews and contract risk assessments; negotiating amendments and approvals within sensitive timelines * Participates in external stakeholder meetings; reviews, interprets, and negotiates contracts between exporter and buyer, and mitigates risk and liability for CCC * Conducts legal research on national and international instruments, including international conventions, jurisprudence, opinions, and precedents, as well as relevant U.S. procurement-related statutes and regulations, to provide advice to the business and to identify trends * Collaborates with internal stakeholders, identifies and assesses corporate and transactional risk, considers new and emerging jurisprudence and corporate practices, and develops risk mitigation strategies to support client needs and objectives * Participates on committees and working groups as subject matter expert; provides legal advice to ensure alignment and consistency in program and service delivery; and provides input on policies, procedures, guidelines, and practice updates and development * Consults and develops relationships with key Government of Canada stakeholders at and other Crown Corporation and departments for evolving areas of concern to CCC * Facilitates knowledge-sharing, and continuous professional development and prepares and delivers briefings and presentations on various legal topics to internal colleagues * Attend events, receptions, and conferences and interact with external stakeholders, clients and suppliers for business facilitation and relationship building * Provides mentoring, coaching, and support to assigned summer students What you’ll bring to CCC * Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent law degree is required. Licensed to practice law in Ontario and must be a member of good standing in a Canadian provincial or territorial law society * Demonstrates professionalism by adhering to the rules of professional conduct adopted by the relevant law society * Experience gained from extensive specialized legal practice, demonstrating proficiency essential for managing CCC's complex and high-stakes assignments * Minimum of three years of experience in commercial law and contracting experience * Knowledge of legal administration, practices, processes, policies, and procedures * Knowledge of issues, trends, best practices, and challenges related to contract law, commercial law, public procurement and administrative law, commercial export operations, and domestic and international contracting * Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, AI tools and associated technology devices * Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, regulations, and guidelines * Develops knowledge of relevant economic, industry, political, legal, cultural, and social contexts of partners and stakeholders * Develops knowledge of CCC Policy Suite and related procedures and instructions * Bilingual Imperative (BBB) What we will offer you * Competitive & transparent compensation package * Comprehensive benefit program * Defined-benefit pension plan * Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) * In-house learning and development opportunities * Health and Wellness Allowances * Career Growth Opportunities * Free onsite fitness center Check out Life at CCC [https://www.ccc.ca/en/careers/life-at-ccc/] for more! Employee must be able to work in a hybrid work environment in Ottawa, ON. CCC promotes a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. CCC is also committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Please advise us of any accommodation requirements during the selection process.

What you’ll do

The Legal Counsel provides expert legal advice and services for commercial export operations and international contracting, with a focus on the Defense Production and Sharing Agreement business line. They are responsible for contract reviews, risk assessments, and negotiating agreements while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent and be licensed to practice law in Ontario. A minimum of three years of experience in commercial law and contracting is required, along with bilingual proficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive & transparent compensation package
• Comprehensive benefit program
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• In-house learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellness Allowances
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Free onsite fitness center

Listed skills

• Policy development · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal advice
• Contract law
• Commercial law
• Public procurement
• Administrative law
• Risk assessment
• Contract negotiation
• Legal research
• Risk mitigation
• Stakeholder management
• Mentoring
• Policy development
• Legal administration
• Bilingualism
• Employment Equity
• Providing Legal Advice
• Stakeholder Communications
• Contract Law
• Professionalism
• Risk Mitigation
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Administrative Law
• Multilingualism
• Commercial Laws
• Information And Communications Technology
• Procurement
• French Language
• Government Contracting
• Legal Research
• Legislation
• Memos
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Presentations
• Productivity Software
• Relationship Building
• Coaching
• Risk Analysis
• Timelines
• Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU)
• Enterprise Application Software
• Contract Review

Job areas

• Legal
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Legal Counsel
• Lawyer (General)
• Lawyers

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