Senior Manager Contracts

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Description

Purolator is seeking an experienced businessminded commercial lawyer for a leadership role as Senior Manager Contracts responsible for leading the supplier-contracting function supporting network operations and enterprise-infrastructure.

This role sits at the intersection of Operations Network IT and Legal focusing on commercial arrangements across Purolators transportation providers facilities and real estate material handling equipment and core business systems. The successful candidate will act as both a handson commercial lawyer and people leader leading complex matters directly while managing team delivery and advancing the effectiveness of the buyside contracting function in line with business and Legal priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structuring drafting negotiation and execution of complex buyside commercial agreements including transportation services technology equipment and infrastructure arrangements.
• Provide pragmatic businessfocused legal advice that balances legal operational and financial considerations.
• Lead the intake prioritization and delivery of buyside commercial legal work.
• Partner with business units including Operations IT and Procurement to support supplier and infrastructure initiatives.
• Engage early in business initiatives to shape commercial approaches and ensure Legal is embedded proactively and effectively.
• Maintain clear ownership of legal judgment contract structure and risk positions.
• Lead mentor and develop legal professionals; allocate work based on complexity risk and priorities.
• Provide coaching and guidance to build capability judgment and consistency.
• Advance clear expectations and ensure accountability
• Identify and advance targeted improvements to contracting processes templates and playbooks and support the implementation of enhanced ways of working across the buyside contracting function.
• Contribute to broader Legal initiatives focused on improving visibility planning and alignment with the business.

Education

• LL.B. or J.D. and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Experience

• 7 years of postcall experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex supplier infrastructure or operational commercial arrangements.
• Experience in transportation logistics supply chain technology is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex matters independently in fastpaced environments.
• Experience mentoring coaching and coordinating others work.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to partner with crossfunctional stakeholders.

Leadership and Operating Profile

• Strong commercial judgment and business orientation
• Leadership through influence across functions.
• Clear ownership mindset for both workstream delivery and individual matters.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex evolving environments.
• Proactive practical approach to continuous improvement.

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 530 - Corporate
Working Conditions: Office Environment

Reports to: Director Commercial Contracts
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Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1