Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our Contracting Center of Excellence (CCOE), a pillar of the Office of the General Counsel, is tasked with supporting the creation of procurement and client contracts on behalf of the firm. Our team is committed to driving successful business outcomes by delivering effective and strategic advice around contract creation, negotiation, and interpretation. We collaborate with engagement teams, Line of Service Risk Management, the One Firm Risk organization and subject matter experts to effectively address the contracting requirements of the firm.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Legal Counsel, Contracting Center of Excellence, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Firm’s contracting requirements; in areas such as, advisory, audit and assurance, deals, and tax services, information technology, intellectual property, privacy, cybersecurity and policy development
• Supporting or leading in Canadian negotiations for multi-territory and/or global contracts for all lines of service
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts including: master services agreements, global master framework agreements, managed services agreements, service agreements, engagement letters, licenses, secondment agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontracts. Conducts negotiations in the context of long-term business relationships which maximize the financial position of the firm while mitigating contractual and legal risks
• Articulating legal principles and advice to all levels of the business
• Using technical skills, together with experience, to ensure that all solutions are practical, commercially viable and comply with the firm’s standards policies and practices
• Interpreting and providing guidance on Network Policies.
• Monitoring new and pending legislation to stay at the forefront of legal and business developments and assesses legal impact to the Firm
• Serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on legal matters relating to new service/product offerings and regulatory compliance
• Managing and working with external legal counsel as appropriate
• Providing daily legal support to the business units by responding to inquiries regarding contractual interpretation and compliance matters

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer
• Possesses a Law Degree (LLB/JD) and maintains active membership in good standing with a Canadian bar association
• Relevant legal experience with negotiating, drafting, and reviewing commercial contracts
• Experience with technology agreements, preferred
• Highly responsive and client-centric attitude
• Business-minded with a practical mindset, solution-oriented approach.
• Strong work ethic and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and competing priorities in a demanding work environment
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English as they will be required to support or collaborate with clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada; fluency in French is an asset but is not required

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Coaching and Feedback
• Commercial Laws
• Communication
• Compliance and Standards
• Complying With Regulations
• Contract Dispute Resolution
• Contract Negotiation
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Governance Reports
• Corporate Litigations
• Corporate Records Management
• Creativity
• Developing Policies and Guidelines
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Employment Law Counseling
• Finance Laws
• Inclusion
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Learning Agility {+ 21 more}

Optional Skills

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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