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About the Role

KPMG's Office of General Counsel is seeking a contracting lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This role involves partnering with business teams on complex commercial arrangements, advising on legal and business risks, and contributing to process improvements within a dynamic, international organization.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including engagement letters, access letters, direct spend agreements, and master services agreements.
Support national initiatives across KPMG Canada.
Advise the business on key contractual terms, assessing legal and business risk within firm policy and market practice.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and solutions on contracting matters.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and specialists on risk management, privacy, litigation, regulatory compliance, data security, and IT issues.
Participate in the efficient functioning of the legal team by adopting digital tools and strategies, driving innovation, and contributing to process improvements.
Translate legal concepts into plain, actionable language.
Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders.
Identify issues outside core expertise and triage them appropriately.

Requirements

J.D. or LL.B and licensed to practice law in any Canadian province.
3-5 years of corporate/commercial experience with a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.
IT contracting and/or M&A experience is an asset.
Exposure to contracts related to technology, data, and digital initiatives is an asset.
Ability to propose creative, strategic, and pragmatic solutions to legal and business issues.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Team player with the ability to build trust and create effective working relationships.
Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools used to support legal and business workflows.
Excellent drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Confident negotiator.
Proactive commitment to operational excellence.
Written and oral fluency in English is required.

Skills

Corporate/commercial law
Contract drafting and negotiation
Risk assessment
Legal and business risk analysis
Stakeholder management
Digital tools and strategies
Process improvement
Communication
Negotiation
Problem-solving
Project management
Teamwork
Artificial intelligence tools

Location

Canada

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

J.D. or LL.B
Licensed to practice law in any Canadian province

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 to $140,000

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program
Eligible for bonus awards

About the Company

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace.
We believe in bringing your whole self to work and value a diverse workforce.
We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline recruitment processes, ensuring AI empowers human judgment.

Equal Opportunity

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.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process are available to help candidates perform at their best.