Senior Legal Counsel

Description:

Deloitte, one of Canada’s largest professional services firms, is seeking an accomplished Senior Legal Counsel (Technology) to join its Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. This pivotal role involves providing expert legal counsel and strategic guidance for complex, high-value technology transactions across Canada and beyond.

Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters — helping people, organizations, and communities thrive. The firm fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity, providing its professionals with opportunities to grow, innovate, and make meaningful contributions to the success of clients and society.

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to internal business clients, leading major technology and commercial transactions and mentoring other legal professionals. The role combines leadership, negotiation, and strategic advisory responsibilities in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, structure, draft, and negotiate complex technology-related commercial transactions, including:

  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)

  • Statements of Work (SOWs)

  • SaaS, License, and Cloud Service Agreements

  • Implementation and Managed Services Agreements

  • Cybersecurity and Professional Services Contracts

• Advise business units on legal risks and propose practical, creative solutions to mitigate exposure.

• Negotiate and manage cross-border agreements with global partners and clients.

• Provide strategic counsel and act as a thought leader in technology law and commercial contracting.

• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the development of legal best practices across the organization.

• Collaborate closely with business and corporate stakeholders to deliver exceptional service outcomes.

• Support departmental initiatives, including knowledge management, policy development, and process optimization.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal clients and external partners.

Education and Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Law Degree (LL.B. or J.D.) required.

• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or another Canadian province.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in corporate/commercial law, ideally within a technology or professional services environment.

• Proven track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating:

  • Technology contracts, IP licensing, cloud computing, and cybersecurity agreements.

  • Managed services and implementation contracts.

• Expertise in Technology Law, Intellectual Property, Privacy, and AI-related legal issues is advantageous.

• Experience across sectors such as financial services, public sector, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and energy.

• Strong leadership abilities with prior experience mentoring or managing legal teams.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills, capable of engaging confidently with senior executives.

• Bilingual proficiency (English required; French an asset due to national and international client interaction).

• Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure environments with multiple competing priorities.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual Salary: $140000 – $260000 (approx. $11666 – $21666 per month).

• Eligibility for bonus programs based on individual and organizational performance.

• Extensive Total Rewards Package, including:

  • $4000 annually for mental health benefits.

  • $1300 flexible benefits spending account.

  • “Deloitte Days” for firm-wide rest and recharge.

  • Paid vacation and development days for learning and innovation.

  • Flexible and hybrid work options supporting employee well-being.

About the Team:

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is a high-performing national team of 40 legal professionals, including lawyers, paralegals, and law clerks. The department has been recognized with prestigious awards such as Canadian General Counsel of the Year, Chambers Awards, and Canadian Lawyer Magazine Awards. The OGC fosters collaboration, innovation, and commercial excellence, operating in a hybrid environment with state-of-the-art facilities in downtown Toronto.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Deloitte is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment. The firm actively encourages applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and candidates from Black communities, in line with its AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan, and BlackNorth Initiative.