Associate - Government Affairs
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· Posted 7 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Ottawa, Canada 
Compensation:
C$14,000 - C$18,000/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Corporate Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is seeking an Associate for its Government Affairs and Public Policy practice at its Ottawa office, located near Parliament Hill and the Federal Court of Canada. You will advise clients on federal government relations, regulatory advocacy, and public procurement matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on federal government procurement processes under the Government Contracts Regulations and CETA
- Prepare submissions to parliamentary committees and federal regulatory consultations
- Monitor proposed legislation and regulatory changes affecting client industries
- Advise on lobbying compliance under the Lobbying Act and Lobbyists' Code of Conduct
- Support clients in proceedings before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
Requirements
- Called to the Bar in Ontario or Quebec
- 3-5 years post-call experience in government affairs, public policy, or trade law
- JD/LLB or BCL from a recognized law school
- Bilingual (English/French) strongly preferred for Ottawa
- Experience with federal regulatory processes and government procurement
Responsibilities
Government procurement, lobbying compliance, parliamentary submissions, CITT proceedings
Requirements
Ontario or Quebec Bar, 3-5 years government affairs PQE, bilingual preferred
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
C$14,000 - C$18,000/year
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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