Senior Legal Counsel - Procurement (For independent contractors)

We are seeking a commercially-minded Senior Legal Counsel for a contingent placement to provide legal support for high-stakes procurement initiatives in the professional & corporate services space. This includes areas such as management consulting, external audit, tax, HR / people services, payroll, global mobility, staffing / contingent labour.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end drafting, negotiation, and risk-assessment of a high volume of commercial agreements—mainly focusing on professional services in line with our procurement templates and playbooks.

The ideal candidate is able to onboard and work independently quickly, acts as a proactive partner to our Procurement and other business teams such as People, Tax, Finance, etc., ensuring that our contractual frameworks are scalable, efficient, and aligned with our risk appetite.

Additionally, you possess a solid understanding of AI-related legal and regulatory frameworks. You have experience advising on AI-enabled products and services, including assessing contractual, governance, and compliance implications under emerging AI regulations.

You are also proficient in identifying and managing associated data privacy considerations.

Requirements of special knowledge/skills

• Master degree in Law

  
  

• 5+ years experience in negotiating international commercial deals/contracts, within a similar position

  
  

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience in working within an international, multicultural environment

  
  

• The ability to effectively and proactively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment

  
  

• The ability to work with senior management in order to implement policies and processes on a cross-functional basis

  
  

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead a commercial contract from inception to closure, including; whole-cloth drafting of custom agreements relating to new business initiatives navigating strategic contracts through the company to obtain input and approval, including from senior management as applicable appropriately escalating legal and business matters

  
  

• A confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills

  
  

• Openness and flexibility to thrive in a fast paced environment