Legal Counsel

Kainos • Halifax, NS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together. We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger. As a Legal Counsel at Kainos, you will be joining a commercially focused, leading in-house legal team. You will responsible for performing a variety of legal tasks and escalating issues where appropriate to support the Company in its business activities. This is a hybrid role based out of our Halifax office.

Requirements

• Qualified Lawyer in good standing with the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society (or the law society of another Canadian province) with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal team; or Degree educated contract manager, contract specialist or paralegal with a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in a legal, commercial, procurement, or contract management role;
• Experience in drafting contracts, along with excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project and business goals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and escalate matters where necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently and prioritise your workloads in a fast-paced environment, delivering a high level of accuracy and attention to detail within tight timeframes.
• A self-starter who can work on their own initiatives with minimal supervision and escalate matters when necessary.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with both staff and external stakeholders.
• A proven ability of strong team skills, including taking direction from others, is crucial.
• Highly flexible, including willingness to work flexible hours at peak times.
• Concise, articulate, analytical and enthusiastic.
• Business and pragmatic focus approach to work with positive attitude.
• Conscientious, approachable, and credible.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity within some, or all, of the following areas of law: IT/IP, Procurement Law, commercial contracts; to include drafting, reviewing, and/or negotiating SaaS, professional services and IT contracts.
• Familiarity with enterprise AI technologies and applications.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating, reviewing, and drafting contracts and commercial terms with customers and suppliers to reflect commercial deals.
• Advising on a wide range of cross jurisdictional legal matters.
• Researching and upskilling in new and developing areas of law and supporting senior team members in the application and implementation of legal in the Kainos business.
• Understanding and assessing risk and providing pragmatic suggestions to address risk.
• Reviewing tender documentation and bid process across the public and private sectors.
• Ensuring compliance with legal developments
• Understanding and advising on legal aspects of Company policies and initiatives.
• Assisting Group General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and CFO as required.

Benefits

• We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference.
• Ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies on numerous occasions.

What This Job Offers

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