Commercial Contracts Lawyer

We are currently seeking Commercial Contract Lawyers to work with our clients at some of the world’s largest retail, technology, consumer goods, and professional services companies.Responsibilities:Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements, supply agreements, licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, service agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, ensuring they are in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and company policies.Advise on and negotiate terms and conditions of commercial contracts with external vendors, customers and suppliers.Identify and evaluate legal and business risks associated with commercial contracts and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.Qualifications:Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.Minimum of 4+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts in an in-house setting.Experience creating contract templates and managing contract databases is a plus.Ability to work part-time for approximately 20-30 hours per week.Compensation, Benefits & Location:This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, Australia and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alternative legal services.Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge. #J-18808-Ljbffr