Legal Counsel

Job Description

Internal Job Title: Legal Counsel

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: 145 Richmond Road, Ottawa

Work Model: Hybrid (3 to 4 days per week on-site on average)

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Summary

As a Legal Counsel you will act as an in-house generalist supporting CBN’s various business divisions which operate in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Central America, Oceania, and Europe.

CBN’s current business groups include:

• Currency and Excise (currency, excise stamps, excise stamps issuing systems)
• Border Management (passports, visas, border management systems, and cargo screening)
• Driver’s Licences (driver’s licences, identification cards and motor vehicle systems)
• Lottery Systems (electronic lotteries, sports betting, Video Lottery Terminals(VLTs), iGaming)
• Charitable Gaming (electronic bingo, electronic raffle systems, sweepstakes)
• Research and Development (nano-technology and cancer therapy)

You will report to the Vice President Corporate Affairs and will be joining a legal team that is collegial and consists of a close-knit group of 6 lawyers, and 5 legal support staff all based in Ottawa.

Core Responsibilities

Principle Responsibilities:

• Support CBN’s charitable business group (www.bumpcbn.com) by drafting and negotiating raffle services agreements
• Ensure all required business and gaming registrations are maintained in Canada, the USA and Europe.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with both domestic and international customers.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with both domestic and international suppliers.
• Identify legal and business risks associated with transactions and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support CBN Purchasing and Logistics teams with complex transactions.
• Assist CBN Business Development teams with request for proposal (RFP) responses.
• Assist with corporate registration for CBN and its affiliates.
• Liaise with various internal departments to ensure CBN and its affiliates are compliant with applicable laws/best practices.
• Assist CBN in maintaining its various registrations including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO-Intergraf 14298, SOC2, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, FSC SECRET Level (II)
• Assist CBN and its affiliates in the areas of privacy, anti-money laundering, and anti-terrorism financing in the jurisdictions where CBN and its affiliates operate.
• Provide legal assistance as CBN manages its real estate properties in Canada, the US, Europe and the Caribbean.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write)
• Able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance
• A LLB or JD
• Membership in the Law Society of Ontario (preferred) or another Canadian jurisdiction
• 2-5 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements (e.g., non-disclosure agreements, technology licensing agreements, professional services agreements, leases, etc.)
• Plain language contract drafting skills
• Negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365, Adobe Pro

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership in the Law Society of Ontario
• Previous procurement experience (especially in the public sector)
• Familiarity with Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Contract Security Program
• Familiarity with privacy law, anti-money laundering law and anti-terrorism financing law
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish (speak, read, write)

Submission Requirements

• Please submit a cover letter along with your application

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

AI Use in Recruitment Statement

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process. These tools assist in tasks such as resume screening, candidate matching, and interview scheduling. All AI-assisted decisions are subject to human oversight to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws.

We are committed to the responsible, transparent, and accountable use of AI, in alignment with Ontario’s Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive and the requirements under the Working for Workers Four Act. This includes taking steps to mitigate bias, protect candidate privacy, and ensure that AI does not unfairly influence hiring outcomes.

If you have questions or concerns about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] .

Compensation: 90000 to 125000 (CAD) (YEARLY)