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AWS is looking for a talented public procurement lawyer to join the AWS World Wide Public Sector Legal team supporting Canada public sector customers.
This Associate Corporate Counsel will support AWS's public sector sales teams by negotiating, drafting, and advising on a wide range of procurement, technology licensing, and compliance matters involving Federal Government customers. The ideal candidate will have experience with Federal Government procurement authorities and be familiar with government contracts dispute resolution processes. This position will also assist with contract compliance issues.
The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Compensation will be based on experience and includes equity compensation.
- J.D. and a member in good standing of a provincial bar
- 2+ years of public sector legal experience- Knowledge of Canadian public sector procurement processes and contracting laws, rules, and regulations
- Experience in reviewing, negotiating, and advising on Federal Government contracts and procurement rules and regulations
- Proficiency in French (oral and written)
- Experience in-house at a technology company, law firm, or government agency advising clients in the government contracting or technology industry
- Experience in reviewing and negotiating legal terms of a broad range of enterprise technology commercial contracts.
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