Counsel

Description

Join our team!

The TELUS Legal Services team provides world-class and innovative legal services. Our scope of work is broad, spanning all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including litigation, privacy, intellectual property, M&A, and competition law. We are trusted advisors who collaborate closely with leaders and teams across the organization to deliver better outcomes for internal and external customers.

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

TELUS is seeking a dynamic, business-minded Commercial Lawyer to join our in-house team supporting TELUS's extensive private and public sector portfolio across Canada, with a focus on Quebec operations. This position will primarily be based out of our Montreal or Toronto office in a hybrid work model.

As one of our lawyers, you will be the primary legal authority on all aspects of commercial transactions, from requests for proposals (RFPs), initial deal structuring through contract execution and ongoing compliance management. You will serve as TELUS's key legal advisor for complex partnerships, enterprise client relationships, and strategic commercial initiatives. You will also provide advice on marketing and privacy matters.

Your role

• Provide strategic guidance and lead comprehensive contract review and negotiation strategies for major deals
• Navigate complex commercial arrangements and ensure optimal risk allocation
• Manage relationships and communications with sophisticated clients, partners, and vendors
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and clients by deeply understanding their business and providing proactive, solution-oriented advice
• Strive continuously to advance legal and business practices by driving new approaches, process improvements, and leveraging legal technology

Qualifications

You’re the missing piece of the puzzle

• You have been practicing commercial law for a minimum of 5 years, and you’re a member of one or more provincial law societies
• Proven expertise in commercial law and enterprise contracting, and strong track record in complex deal structuring, commercial negotiation, and contract management
• Recognized for your proven track record of execution and delivery in fast-paced, complex commercial environments
• Respected for your legal skills, business judgement, initiative, creativity, learning-oriented mindset and collaborative style
• Commended for effectively communicating practical, solution-oriented legal advice effectively in both oral and written form to a diverse range of stakeholders including senior executives (English and French)
• Skilled in effectively managing a high volume of time-sensitive files and priorities and deliver on commitments
• Confident with working independently as well as within a team environment
• Committed to learning and contributing to client business strategy and working collaborating to achieve their goals
• Fluent in English and French (native-level French required)

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible work environment (hybrid mode)

Ready to become one of TELUS's trusted legal advisors in our evolving telecommunications landscape? We want to hear from you!