Senior Legal Counsel, AI Fabric
Req Id: 427285
At Bell, our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. We achieve this by providing consumers and businesses with the best network technologies in the world, innovative digital solutions and seamless customer experiences. It’s all developed and delivered by the members of #TeamBell and we’re always on the lookout for people with great skills and experiences.
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Join us. You belong at Bell.
Be part of protecting, securing and guiding Bell’s vision for today and the future on the Legal and Regulatory teams. Your strategic advice, counsel and professional commitment will advance the corporate, legal and regulatory strategies that underpin Bell’s industry leadership.
At Bell, your credentials and real-world experience will secure the future for evolving digital connections and next generation services.
About the Team and Position
We are seeking a confident, independent, and adaptable Senior Counsel to play a central role in developing and supporting Bell AI Fabric, Canada’s largest sovereign AI compute project, which offers full-stack AI solutions that allow Canadian companies to develop and control made-in-Canada sovereign AI systems. An ideal candidate for this position should have at least 7 years of relevant business and technology law experience gained in private practice and/or in-house, with a particular focus on data centres and related agreements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all legal aspects of Bell AI Fabric initiatives, including agreements with compute centre tenants and partnerships across the full AI stack
- Support the broader Bell Business Markets team as it goes to market with AI powered solutions originating in Bell AI Fabric
- Support senior executives and management in contract drafting and negotiation.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Bell AI Fabric and Corporate Development teams.
- Structure, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements and relationships with partners, customers, vendors, and other third parties related to artificial intelligence technologies
- Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of Bell AI Fabric
- Builds effective relationships with internal/ external stakeholders.
- Resolves daily issues and/or escalates with appropriate analysis and/or recommendations
Minimum Qualifications
- Called to the Bar of a Canadian province
- At least 7 years of relevant business and technology law experience gained in private practice and/or in a relevant in house role
- Strong creative problem solving, negotiation, and contract construction skills
- Confidence operating in an uncharted and rapidly evolving environment, and the ability to understand, simplify and explain new and complex legal issues to senior business leaders
Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Status: Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Ontario : Ottawa || Canada : Quebec : Montreal || Canada : Quebec : Verdun
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 12/23/2025
For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.
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