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Harris Computer

Acquires and grows mission-critical vertical software

Commercial Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeQuébec City, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in civil law (LL.B. or equivalent) from an accredited law school is required.
  • Admission to the Barreau du Québec, membership in good standing, and authorization to practise law in Québec are required.
  • Three to five years of experience in commercial or technology law in Québec at a well-respected firm or as in-house counsel is required.
  • Ability to work autonomously with business units and independently is required.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities are required.
  • Ability to analyze complex situations and data to determine risks, impact, and next steps, and to use curiosity and creativity to solve diverse issues is required.
  • Knowledge of SaaS, cloud hosting, software license agreements, and the law of obligations and contracts under Québec law is required.
  • Excellent oral and written proficiency in French and English is required to draft and negotiate agreements and advise business units and partners in Québec and elsewhere in Canada.
  • Knowledge of the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, Law 25, and applicable federal privacy legislation is required.

Responsibilities

  • Handle legal matters assigned by the commercial senior counsel.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts in French and English for customers and vendors, including license, reseller, service, technology development, and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Depending on experience level, lead the structuring, drafting, review, negotiation, and closing of corporate and commercial transactions from beginning to end.
  • Create and maintain French and English template agreements based on business and legal requirements applicable in Québec.
  • Work with members of the Legal and Compliance Department and cross-functional teams across Harris to identify needs, advise internal clients, and support business growth.
  • Represent the needs and concerns of Harris business units in interactions with customers, vendors, and other partners; work with external counsel on negotiations and dispute resolution.
  • Review and proactively identify legal trends and risks arising from changes in the Québec and federal legislative and regulatory environment, including commercial law, privacy, cybersecurity, and French-language requirements.
  • Assist in developing and improving compliance programs to ensure adherence to Québec public-sector contracting requirements and Canadian and Québec privacy laws, including Law 25 requirements.

About the Company

Harris Computer

Acquires and grows mission-critical vertical software

Harris Computer builds and grows a portfolio of mission-critical software for vertical markets such as Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, and Insurance across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It operates on a buy-and-hold model, acquiring established vertical-market software companies and providing operational support, capital, and shared best practices while each business continues serving its niche. Its approach differs by combining many niche software companies under one umbrella, backed by Constellation Software, with a focus on long-term ownership and stability for mission-critical customers. Its goal is to grow and manage a broad portfolio of specialized software businesses, creating value through enduring ownership and shared expertise so each company reliably serves its vertical markets.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Founded
1976

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