Bilingual Contract Manager

Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. The Opportunity The Canadian National Office of KPMG is looking for a Bilingual Contract Manager to join the Contracts Group of the Office of General Counsel (OGC). This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, supportive, high-caliber in-house legal team in a thriving and progressive global professional services firm. The Contracts Group oversees KPMG’s contracting needs across Canada. This challenging and interesting role will allow you to be both hands-on and strategic, influencing and making recommendations on how best to proceed with contracts in accordance with KPMG policies and procedures. What you will do Directly support and advise KPMG business teams in both official languages on the review, negotiation and drafting of a wide range of commercial contracts as guided by playbooks, policy and procedure, including: standard engagement contracts (audit, advisory, tax), including routine variations to standard terms and conditions; RFP proposals, including interpreting RFP requirements and reviewing proposed contractual terms and conditions against KPMG standards; non-disclosure agreements; and a variety of lower complexity supply and services contracts with KPMG’s suppliers/vendors. Deliver a customer-centric approach to the business, anticipating their needs and projecting a ‘how can I help you’ attitude. Assist in the management of the contract workflow/intake system. Participate in the development of precedents, templates and other operational improvements. Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding risk management, privacy, litigation, insurance, and IT security, in connection with commercial contracting. Support senior members of the Contracts team on complex contracting matters and projects. What you bring to the role Oral and written proficiency in both French and English is required. Bachelor’s degree or cégep is required. IACCM certification and/or Paralegal or Law Clerk designation is an asset. Experience within a professional services organization is an asset. 5+ years contract management and contract negotiations experience in procurement or with an in-house legal team. Experience working directly with management or senior level executives. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment. Critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills. Keys to your success KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.