Counsel

Job Function Legal

Job Category People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Status Full Time

Schedule Regular

Join our team! The TELUS Legal Services team provides world-class and innovative legal services. Our scope of work is broad, spanning all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including litigation, privacy, intellectual property, M&A, and competition law. We are trusted advisors who collaborate closely with leaders and teams across the organization to deliver better outcomes for internal and external customers.

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together TELUS is seeking a dynamic, business-minded Commercial Lawyer to join our in-house team supporting TELUS's extensive private and public sector portfolio across Canada. This position will primarily be based out of our Montreal or Toronto office in a hybrid work model.

As one of our lawyers, you will be the primary legal authority on all aspects of commercial transactions, from requests for proposals (RFPs) when applicable, initial deal structuring through contract execution and ongoing compliance management. You will serve as TELUS' key legal advisor for complex partnerships, enterprise client relationships, and strategic commercial initiatives. You will also provide advice on marketing and privacy matters.

Your role

Provide strategic guidance and lead comprehensive contract review and negotiation strategies for major deals

Navigate complex commercial arrangements and ensure optimal risk allocation

Manage relationships and communications with sophisticated clients, partners, and vendors

Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and clients by deeply understanding their business and providing proactive, solution-oriented advice

Strive continuously to advance legal and business practices by driving new approaches, process improvements, and leveraging legal technology and AI.

You’re the missing piece of the puzzle

You have been practicing commercial law for a minimum of 5 years, and you’re a member of one or more provincial law societies

Proven expertise in commercial law and enterprise contracting, and strong track record in complex deal structuring, commercial negotiation, and contract management

Recognized for your proven track record of execution and delivery in fast-paced, complex commercial environments

Respected for your legal skills, business judgement, initiative, creativity, learning-oriented mindset and collaborative style

Commended for effectively communicating practical, solution-oriented legal advice effectively in both oral and written form to a diverse range of stakeholders including senior executives

Skilled in effectively managing a high volume of time-sensitive files and priorities and deliver on commitments

Confident with working independently as well as within a team environment

Committed to learning and contributing to client business strategy and working collaborating to achieve their goals

Experience and expertise in managing complex privacy and confidentiality matters in commercial agreements will be considered a valuable asset.

What we offer

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible work environment (hybrid mode).

Ready to become one of TELUS's trusted legal advisors in our evolving telecommunications landscape? We want to hear from you!

#LI-REMOTE Salary Range: $86,000-$136,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function.

This is a current vacancy.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

Accessibility TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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