Legal Counsel (Commercial)

S.I. Systems ULC • Ottawa, ON

6d • CA$100,000 - CA$140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

S.i. Systems is seeking a proactive and collaborative Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting the organization’s commercial, employment, compliance, governance, and regulatory activities while helping enable the continued growth of one of Canada's largest IT staffing organizations. This role is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working closely with business partners, and is passionate about leveraging technology and AI to improve legal operations and contract management processes.

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.B. from a recognized Canadian law school (or equivalent)
• Active membership in good standing with Law Society of Ontario
• 1–5 years (post-call) of legal experience gained in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both
• Proven experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Must be eligible to obtain Reliability Clearance (Canadian Citizen, or Permanent Resident AND have resided in Canada for the last 5 consecutive years) - for Ottawa candidates

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Canadian employment law is strongly preferred
• Business-minded and solutions-oriented
• Collaborative and highly responsive
• Professional, trustworthy, and accountable
• Comfortable navigating multiple areas of law
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Curious about technology and process improvement
• Results-focused with strong attention to details

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements, staffing and contractor agreements, and other customer-facing legal documents.
• Act as a key legal partner to the Sales team, providing practical guidance on contracts, customer requests, and legal risks.
• Partner with HR to provide legal guidance on employment agreements, policies, employee relations, and employment law matters.
• Support employment-related disputes and regulatory matters and advise on compliance with applicable legislation.
• Provide legal guidance across compliance, privacy, intellectual property, corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory matters.
• Identify and assess legal risks and provide practical recommendations to support the business.
• Maintain legal records, contracts, corporate filings, business permits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Leverage AI and technology to improve contract management, legal processes, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Health and wellness benefits starting on your first day
• 3 weeks of paid vacation plus 6 flex days
• Birthday day off
• 5 paid volunteer days per year
• Opportunities to develop your career and grow within Canada's largest IT staffing company
• A culture that embraces innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Exposure to diverse legal matters across a growing Canadian organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level