Contract Specialist - Senior Associate

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. As a risk management generalist at PwC, you will provide advisory and practical support to teams across a wide range of specialist risk and compliance areas.Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  

The OpportunityWhen you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.As part of the Risk and Compliance team you will manage contract negotiations and collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance. As a Senior Associate, you will utilize your legal knowledge to navigate complex contractual landscapes while building relationships and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage negotiations of contracts while securing compliance with regulations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline processes
• Utilize legal knowledge to navigate intricate contractual agreements
• Build and maintain sturdy relationships with clients and partners
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within contract management
• Provide guidance on compliance issues and industry practices
• Analyze contract terms to mitigate risks and enhance outcomes
• Support the development of training materials for stakeholders
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Law
• 5 years of experience related to managing contract negotiations
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
• Full time graduation is required BA. LLB/JD
  

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating mastery of contract law
• Excelling in contract negotiation and management
• Building and maintaining trust-based relationships
• Anticipating stakeholder needs and facilitating resolutions
• Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Analyzing risks and suggesting solutions
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to quickly learn Canadian contracts and policies