About the Role
Axiom is seeking an experienced Procurement Lawyer to partner with our clients on complex public procurement matters. You'll provide legal support by advising clients directly, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and standardizing procurement terms and policies.
Responsibilities
- Advise corporate clients directly regarding procurement matters and help them to mitigate legal issues
- Provide legal support and expertise to our client teams by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of complex commercial agreements
- Standardize terms and contractual language, policies and protocols
- Manage discussions with key stakeholders in purchase functions
Requirements
- Based in Ontario, with active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 5+ years public procurement experience
- Procurement support experience including but not limited to direct and indirect procurement, IT procurement, supplier relationship management, supplier onboarding, and contractual dispute resolution
- Experience negotiating directly with opposing counsel regarding contract terms and conditions
Skills
- Negotiating with opposing counsel
Location
- Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Law Society of Ontario membership
Salary/Compensations
- $114,000-250,000 per year
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities and tools
About the Company
- For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology.
- We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers.
- Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
- Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.
