Legal Counsel (Technology) (3 - 6 years’ experience in IT Law)

NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search • Full-time • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, CA • 6d ago

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is the operator of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport. Toronto Pearson is Canada’s busiest airport, and one of the largest international passenger airports in North America. It is a hub for the movement of people and goods across the country, continent and around the globe. For the 3rd year running, it is among Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes’ annual ranking and the only airport to appear on the list. The focus of the GTAA is to transform the passenger experience with ambitious plans to continue to expand and improve its buildings and facilities. Recently GTAA launched Pearson LIFT, a capital plan spanning more than a decade, representing significant investment into Toronto Pearson’s facilities through several construction programs aimed at preparing Canada’s largest airport for the challenges and opportunities of the coming years and beyond.

In order to assist with this growth, the GTAA looks to its well-developed and high-functioning Legal Department. It is now seeking a Legal Counsel who will be responsible for providing legal advice on technology, digital transformation, data, and innovation initiatives. The Legal Counsel will review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of technology-related agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, technology procurement and outsourcing agreements, and advise on technology law matters, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, operational technology, digital products/services, IP, e-commerce, procurement, and regulatory compliance, especially the new Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act. Working closely with the technology team and other business groups as a trusted partner, you will have the opportunity to advise and participate in strategic discussions. This position is hybrid (in office approx. 3 times per week), located at Toronto Pearson (accessible from downtown via UP Express), and will report to a Senior Legal Counsel.

The ideal candidate must have 3-6 years of technology law experience gained from a leading law firm and/or corporation. Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and technology agreements is essential to this role. Any experience working on procurement practices, RFPs and competitive buying processes would be an asset. You must have excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation and communication skills, as well as a practical, solutions-oriented approach, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The GTAA is a unique place to work – it is growing and evolving to meet the changing needs of air travelers and to achieve its bold strategic goals. It values respect and integrity and offers an environment that allows for career development for enthusiastic employees and is supportive and collaborative. If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, please send your cv and cover letter to Lorene Nagata or Lesa Ong at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search by clicking apply above or emailing info@nagataconnex.com.