SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (8+ years Technology experience) Toronto or Ottawa

📍 Toronto, Canada

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Overview

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (8+ years Technology experience) Toronto or Ottawa. Join to apply for the SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (8+ years Technology experience) Toronto or Ottawa role at NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search. Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on large IT systems and technology initiatives that support Payments Canada’s payment systems. Lead, negotiate and draft a variety of agreements, including complex technology agreements, commercial contracts, MSAs, SaaS and licensing agreements. Work directly with senior business teams to advise on strategy, risk and business objectives. Mentor others within the legal team and build relationships with business clients and peers. Qualifications

8+ years of commercial IT and/or corporate/commercial experience gained from a law firm or corporation. Experience in financial services and with federally-regulated entities is an asset. Strong negotiation and drafting skills; decisive and self-motivated. Ability to build relationships with business clients and peers and to mentor others within the legal team. Location: Toronto or Ottawa with a hybrid policy of 2 days per week in the office. Employer and contact

Our client, Payments Canada, is a public‑purpose organization responsible for Canada’s payment systems. For further information, please send your cover letter and resumé to Lorene Nagata or Brahm Nathans at NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search, or contact them for an initial confidential discussion. As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataConnex Executive Legal Search, resumes from other sources will be forwarded to them. Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal

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Posted Date: October 8, 2025
Job Type: Legal
Location: Toronto, Canada
Company: NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search

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