Joan Palacio Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Canadian Commercial Corporation is a Crown corporation (government-owned enterprise) established in 1946 under the Canadian Commercial Corporation Act and we are accountable to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development.As the only Canadian agency that offers international contracting expertise, we have facilitated the delivery of billions in Canadian products and services to national, state, and municipal governments… Show more Canadian Commercial Corporation is a Crown corporation (government-owned enterprise) established in 1946 under the Canadian Commercial Corporation Act and we are accountable to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development.As the only Canadian agency that offers international contracting expertise, we have facilitated the delivery of billions in Canadian products and services to national, state, and municipal governments around the world using G2G contracts. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Main responsibilities:• Define the legal and contractual risk mitigation strategy for negotiating contracts including but not limited to indemnification, liabilities, warranties, and other such terms.• Draft, review, comment, and negotiate different types of contracts and agreements related to all CAE business units of the company and its subsidiaries, including SaaS agreements, license agreements, contracts for acquisition of goods & services, memorandum of agreements, letters of… Show more Main responsibilities:• Define the legal and contractual risk mitigation strategy for negotiating contracts including but not limited to indemnification, liabilities, warranties, and other such terms.• Draft, review, comment, and negotiate different types of contracts and agreements related to all CAE business units of the company and its subsidiaries, including SaaS agreements, license agreements, contracts for acquisition of goods & services, memorandum of agreements, letters of intent, and partnership agreements.• Provide expert recommendations and advice on all contractual issues related to supply and joint collaborations with a focus on Intellectual Property and Digital Licensing for the Global Procurement and Supply Management team.• Provide advice on the interpretation of laws and regulations applicable to the company’s activities, including ensuring that business practices on sourcing comply with international human rights standards.• Conduct legal research on a variety of topics in multiple jurisdictions when required.• Lead the development and implementation of various contract templates and best practices including but not limited to digital and software licensing.• Participate in the development of tools (including training tools). Show less

Quebec, Canada

MISSION• Led the Procurement Contract Manager Network for Beyond Road• Developed policies, templates, and tools to standardize and accelerate the contract process• Led global projects related to the contract lifecycle• Bridged global purchasing policy with business practice on human rights• Provided support to the business line purchasing team in relation to any legal issues that may arise in relation to its business operations with the aim of providing innovative solutions… Show more MISSION• Led the Procurement Contract Manager Network for Beyond Road• Developed policies, templates, and tools to standardize and accelerate the contract process• Led global projects related to the contract lifecycle• Bridged global purchasing policy with business practice on human rights• Provided support to the business line purchasing team in relation to any legal issues that may arise in relation to its business operations with the aim of providing innovative solutions that facilitate business, manage legal risk that are in compliance with the laws and regulations of relevant countries.CONTRACTS • Contributed to contracts redaction and negotiation together with the category managers through extensive legal analysis and research of a wide variety of commercial agreements, such as Master Service Agreements, Statement of Work, Master Supply Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, Master Equipment Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.• Elaborated the analysis of customer contracts to promote back to back clauses with the supplier panelCONTRACTS DEPLOYMENT• Supported contract deployment from supplier creation till payment of first invoice• Ensured respect of contract terms and conditions using compliance KPIs CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT• Made administrative management of contracts into the contract management system and monitor alerts.CONTRACTS PILOTAGE• Collaborated with internal customers and suppliers to optimize the use of the contract and operational efficiency• Checked right application of contract clausesCONTRACT PERFORMANCE• Implemented compliance program• Set up action plans for optimization • Ensured respect of Group requirements: quality, Corporate Social Responsibility, Michelin Purchasing PrinciplesLEGAL SUPPORT• Provided timely and responsive support to internal business partners • Managed mandates with internal legal zone representatives, external counsels and other consultants to ensure quality of advice. Show less

Canada

• Supported the Global Procurement Team through the management of contracts from cradle to grave: contract creation, negotiation, contract review and analysis, contract deployment, contract compliance, renewal or termination

• Supported the North America Procurement Team through the management of contracts from cradle to grave: contract creation, negotiation, contract review and analysis, contract deployment, contract compliance, renewal or termination

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Genetec is a leading technology provider of business intelligence solutions, public safety, operations, and unified security.• Reviewed various contracts with clients, suppliers, partners, etc.• Reviewed various purchase orders for internal clients• Provided legal opinions on a variety of subjects affecting the business•Provided support in handling various regulatory compliance matters in Canada and internationally, such as data protection, information security… Show more Genetec is a leading technology provider of business intelligence solutions, public safety, operations, and unified security.• Reviewed various contracts with clients, suppliers, partners, etc.• Reviewed various purchase orders for internal clients• Provided legal opinions on a variety of subjects affecting the business•Provided support in handling various regulatory compliance matters in Canada and internationally, such as data protection, information security and privacy. Show less

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