Senior Counsel (Senior Manager), Business Solutions - Deloitte Global General Counsel and Ethics

Job Type: DTTL - Secondment
Work Model: Remote
Reference code: 132581
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Ottawa, ON

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.
This is a fixed-term 24-month role with Deloitte Global (DTTL). Relocation is not required or supported; candidates are expected to work from their current location.

What will your typical day look like?

The Senior Counsel, Business Solutions is part of the Technology and Business Solutions Group within the Deloitte Global Office of General Counsel (OGC). Led by the General Counsel, Deloitte Global OGC comprises approximately 50 professionals, including lawyers, contract managers, and legal assistants, located in the US and internationally.
Deloitte Global OGC operates across four groups:

• Technology and Business Solutions
• Governance and Corporate Affairs
• Disputes, Regulatory, and Employment
• Legal Operations

This role leads negotiation and delivery of commercial contracts with Deloitte's ecosystem, alliances, and supply-chain vendors , with a strong emphasis on technology-related agreements including cloud, SaaS, software, outsourcing, managed services, licensing, and strategic relationships. The role provides subject-matter expertise and sets negotiation strategy to balance business enablement with effective risk mitigation.
The Senior Counsel partners closely with Business and Procurement, Tax, Finance, Security/Privacy, and other subject-matter experts.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead negotiator and subject-matter lead for ecosystem, alliance, and supply-chain vendors, particularly for technology agreements (cloud, SaaS, outsourcing, data licensing, software licensing, large system implementations, managed services, and related arrangements).
• Advise internal stakeholders (Deloitte executive leaders, service line leaders, procurement, finance, IT, security, and risk teams) on contracting strategy, commercial structures, regulatory and compliance impacts, and optimal risk allocation.
• Collaborate with Business and Procurement, Tax, Finance, Security/Privacy, and other SMEs to identify and remediate contractual and operational risks, including indemnities, liability caps, data protection, audit rights, and business continuity.
• Manage and document exceptions to standard contract terms, obtain required approvals, and ensure alignment with Deloitte governance.
• Leverage technology (including Generative AI and Contract Lifecycle Management tools) to improve legal productivity and effectiveness.
• Stay current on market practices, regulatory developments, and technology trends impacting commercial contracting and vendor risk.
• Participate in occasional travel to meet business stakeholders, alliance and vendor counterparts, or member-firm legal teams.

About the team

Global General Counsel provides legal guidance and expertise to Deloitte Global, the broader Deloitte organization, and senior business leaders. The team advises on regulatory, claims, corporate legal matters, and other complex or novel issues.

Enough about us, let's talk about you

Required

• JD or equivalent from an accredited law school and admission to practice in Canada or the United Kingdom .
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant legal experience negotiating commercial contracts, with significant experience in technology, cloud, SaaS, outsourcing, licensing, and/or large professional services agreements.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to achieve business objectives while managing legal and commercial risk.
• Deep understanding of risk allocation, indemnities, liability caps, warranties, data protection and privacy obligations, security, and regulatory/compliance considerations in vendor relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global, matrixed environment.

Preferred

• Experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) technology.
• Demonstrated experience implementing tools or process improvements that enhance negotiation efficiency and risk management.
• Strong business-partnering skills and ability to influence decisions across the organization.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.
We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.
Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you're from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be
Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.
We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles - and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively - that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan , Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative .

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