Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a leader and trusted provider of secure document and adjacent enterprise-level system solutions across border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming. CBN’s corporate philosophy and 7 core principles shape our behaviours and foster a community that values long‑term employee relationships. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits, and a defined‑contribution pension plan with company matching. Job Description Internal Job Title: Legal Counsel Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time Location: 145 Richmond Road, Ottawa Work Model: Hybrid (on‑site 3–4 days per week) Job Status: Existing Vacancy Position Summary As an in‑house generalist, you will support CBN’s various business divisions in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Central America, Oceania, and Europe. You will report to the Vice President Corporate Affairs and join a collegial legal team of 6 lawyers and 5 support staff based in Ottawa. CBN’s Current Business Groups Currency and Excise (currency, excise stamps, excise stamp issuing systems) Border Management (passports, visas, border management systems, and cargo screening) Driver’s Licences (driver’s licences, identification cards and motor vehicle systems) Lottery Systems (electronic lotteries, sports betting, video lottery terminals (VLTs), iGaming) Charitable Gaming (electronic bingo, electronic raffle systems, sweepstakes) Research and Development (nano‑technology and cancer therapy) Core Responsibilities Draft and negotiate raffle services agreements for the charitable business group. Maintain all required business and gaming registrations in Canada, the USA and Europe. Additional Responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with domestic and international customers. Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with domestic and international suppliers. Identify legal and business risks associated with transactions and propose mitigation strategies. Support CBN Purchasing and Logistics teams with complex transactions. Assist Business Development teams with request for proposal (RFP) responses. Assist with corporate registration for CBN and its affiliates. Liaise with internal departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and best practices. Assist in maintaining ISO, SOC, FSC and other regulatory registrations (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14298, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, FSC Secret Level II). Assist with privacy, anti‑money laundering and anti‑terrorism financing matters in relevant jurisdictions. Provide legal assistance for real‑estate properties in Canada, the US, Europe and the Caribbean. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Legally eligible to work in Canada. Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing). Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance. LLB or JD. Membership in a Canadian bar (e.g., Law Society of Ontario). 2–5 years of experience in a law firm and/or in‑house legal department. Experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements. Plain‑language contract drafting skills. Negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft O365 and Adobe Pro. Preferred Qualifications Membership in the Law Society of Ontario. Previous procurement experience, especially in the public sector. Familiarity with Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Contract Security Program. Familiarity with privacy, anti‑money laundering and anti‑terrorism financing law. Fluency in French and/or Spanish (speaking, reading, writing). Equal Opportunity Statement CBN is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and LGBTQ2+ individuals. We provide an inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and can accommodate reasonable requests for accommodation. AI Use in Recruitment Statement CBN may use AI tools for resume screening, candidate matching and interview scheduling. All AI‑assisted decisions are subject to human oversight to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr