Counsel Corporate

 Permanent Full Time

Reporting to the AVP and Senior Counsel, you will be a key member of the corporate legal team providing practical and timely advice and legal support on a wide variety of issues and transactions related to third party supplier arrangements, outsourcing, and technology law. 

You will be involved in: 

• Drafting and negotiating agreements for the acquisition of a variety of products and services, including consulting agreements, cloud and software service agreements, software development, licensing and maintenance agreements, and telecommunication agreements 

• Advising on regulatory matters related to supplier risk management and/or technology law 

• Analyzing and interpreting contracts 

• Assisting in the resolution of supplier disputes 

• Contributing as a member of the legal team bringing your experience and creative legal skills to provide practical solutions to our business 

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• University Degree, Member of a Provincial Bar in good standing 

• 3 - 10 years of work experience in commercial contracts including technology contracts. Experience with AI-related contracts would be an asset.

• Self-motivated with a desire to work both independently and in a cooperative team environment 

• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships 

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence 

• Highly focused with attention to detail 

• Strong drafting, legal and written communication skills with a practical solution-oriented approach and the ability to use clear, plain language 

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with experience resolving complex problems 

• Superior organizational and time management skills with experience addressing multiple projects at once 

We offer a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits, and opportunities for future professional and personal growth.  For the successful applicant this position is the ideal opportunity to take that next step in building your career.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today! 

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. 

At the end of 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

Being a part of our organization means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.  

You can be your best here. You are part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

We would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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