Legal Counsel, Technology Contracting (1-Year Contract)

Overview You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this. Overview of the opportunity The Canadian National Office of KPMG (located in Toronto) is looking for a Legal Counsel, Technology Contracting, for a 12-month contract to the Contracts Group of the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The Contracts Group oversees KPMG’s contracting needs across Canada. This challenging and interesting role will involve being both hands-on and highly strategic, working directly with partners, and drafting and negotiating a variety of complex IT related contracts. What you will do Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Technology, you will work with a team of OGC lawyers and contract managers who advise KPMG business teams across Canada on the review, negotiation and drafting of a wide range of commercial contracts. You will work closely with business teams and internal stakeholders (including audit, advisory, tax, digital, procurement, IT security and risk management) to assess, review and negotiate commercial contracts with a technology focus, including master services agreements with the firm’s clients, software licensing and subscription agreements with the firm’s suppliers and vendors, and technology alliance and reseller arrangements. You will advise the business on key contractual terms with a view to collaboratively assessing legal and business risk within the context of firm policy and market practice. You will provide practical business-oriented legal advice and solutions on contracting matters. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders and specialists regarding risk management, privacy, litigation, regulatory compliance, data security, and information technology issues. What you bring to the role You have a J.D. or LL. B and are licensed to practice law in any Canadian province. You have 3 or more years of post-call corporate/commercial experience with a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a focus on technology contracting. Experience with public sector technology contracts/RFPs is an asset. Experience with managed services contracts is an asset. Experience working directly with management or senior level executives. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 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. Bilingualism in French and English is an asset. 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 is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office in the course of their duties. As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment. 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 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.