Associate General Counsel (Public Sector Technology)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada, or Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Salary: CAD 146,400–183,000 annually, plus 20% target incentives

Company

hirify.global is an IT solutions provider delivering secure cloud, AI, software, and digital workplace solutions to organizations in the United States and Canada.

What you will do

• Negotiate and lead strategic sales, revenue, technology, and services agreements for Canadian public sector customers.
• Advise senior executives, Sales, and business stakeholders on government contracting, risk, procurement, compliance, and commercial issues.
• Support compliance with Canadian and international contracting laws, rules, and regulations.
• Create contracting policies and train employees on their application.
• Apply legal and business judgment to complex transactions while balancing commercial objectives, procurement requirements, compliance, and risk.
• Resolve contracting issues, existing relationship matters, and pre-litigation disputes in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or equivalent; relevant education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 7–10 years of progressive experience in a related field.
• Lawyer qualified to practice in at least one Canadian province or territory.
• Substantive knowledge of Canadian public sector procurement rules, technology contracts, licensing, data privacy and security, and intellectual property.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance; Reliability Status or higher is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication, attention to detail, pragmatic judgment, active listening, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with public sector technology transactions and procurement rules in jurisdictions outside Canada, particularly other Commonwealth countries.
• Active Canadian government security clearance at Reliability Status or higher.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical and dental care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• RRSP/DPSP retirement savings plan with company matching, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, volunteer days, and bereavement leave.
• Employee discount program and competitive benefits available from day one.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace with flexible workday planning.
• Remote onboarding and digital interviewing are provided.

Hiring process

• Digital interviews are used throughout the recruitment process.
• Before starting, candidates undergo a criminal record check, education verification, and reference checks.