Description:

A Canadian Fertilizer Company is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.  

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with A Canadian Fertilizer Company. 

This role is required to be on-site. This role will be posted from September 16th, 2025 - October 16th, 2025.

What you will do:

Lead Counsel, IT will be the primary legal subject matter expert on IT and technology related matters across the legal function. Areas of focus include:

Review, draft and negotiate critical IT, software and other technology related agreements as well as other corporate related contracts and master service agreements.
Advise business stakeholders and legal colleagues on IT, cyber security, data protection and privacy, AI, or other technology based legal issues and terms.
Establish repository of software, cyber security and other related contract terms with stakeholders and legal team based on Operating Segment risk and jurisdictional requirements.
Support risk analysis and evaluation of technology, software or AI tools defined by business objectives as well as implementation.
Support incident response of cyber security or data breach incidents.
Track and interpret new legislation and regulations impacting technology.
Prepare and deliver IT focused training for stakeholders.

Work closely with procurement, commercial, operations, and other stakeholders including other segments of Legal department.
Draft template contract language, including supply chain contracts and IT contracts that support needs of stakeholders.
Provide legal support on strategic business objectives and initiatives supporting commercial, procurement and operations stakeholders.
Assist in retaining and managing external counsel as necessary.
Comply with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Statement of Core Values and Code of Business Conduct; the Respect in the Workplace Policy; Safety, Health and Environment Policies; and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures as implemented and/or revised by the Company or by legislation.

What you will bring:

A law degree, and be a member in good standing with local jurisdiction.
3-7 years of post-bar call legal experience in private practice or in-house (in-house experience is preferred).
Demonstrated experience with IT and other technology related agreements, including drafting, negotiating and reviewing.
Experience with cyber security laws and incident response frameworks for data/cyber breaches.
Demonstrated legal knowledge in areas of cyber security, data protection, and AI and other emerging technologies and their legal implications.
Excellent communication and drafting skills.
Experience in supply chain matters and with agriculture, mining or heavy industry.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supply chain agreements for digital projects, including procurement of IT systems, hardware and software.
Ability to advise on software licensing agreements (on-premise, SaaS, cloud-based, subscription, perpetual).
Knowledge of safety, health and environment obligations and how IT systems interface with critical operations.
Ability to advise on technology matters and risk mitigation in fast-moving environment.
Ability to collaborate with a variety of people, job functions and business segments within the organization, and externally advance legal department and business goals.
Ability to identify legal risks and provide risk adjusted advice.
Willingness to learn and understand strategic and operational aspects of the business and adapt in a dynamic business environment.
Ability to handle multiple and varied legal projects with competing deadlines
Having an ‘owners mindset” and willingness to take initiative.
Excellent judgment and people skills.
Ability to operate in a multinational, matrixed organization and to adapt legal advice to diverse cultural and regulatory environments.
Willingness to engage in travel.