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# Contracts & Compliance Manager at Spiria

- **Company:** Spiria
- **Location:** Montréal, Canada
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/spiria/54d53df8-b8f1-48f6-acd2-bf97fbe6221f

## Job description

Reporting to the VP of Operations, we are looking for someone to take charge of our contract templates as well as the review, negotiation, and administration of our client and supplier contracts. This person will work closely with leadership, sales, and various teams to balance Spiria's business objectives with our risk tolerance. They will also oversee governance of our key compliance programs, notably SOC 2, in collaboration with control owners and external experts. Unusual, complex, or high-exposure legal matters will be directed to our external partners.

As Contracts & Compliance Manager at Spiria, you will:

- Understand the various variables that determine risk and associated costs in order to successfully negotiate contractual agreements;
- Act as a point of reference for the sales and delivery teams in assessing contractual risks, recommending negotiating positions, and proposing solutions that protect Spiria while helping close deals;
- Advise teams on associated risks and coordinate the use of external legal counsel or experts when necessary;
- Review, amend, and negotiate client contracts, supplier and subcontractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, amendments, service agreements, purchase terms, proposals, statements of work, and other business documents;
- Participate in drafting bid proposals to ensure optimal risk management and compliance with requirements;
- Ensure the company complies with applicable legal requirements and that internal records are kept up to date;
- Lead and evolve Spiria's compliance programs (notably SOC 2, North American and European privacy laws, and federal government contract security programs) by coordinating control owners, documentation, evidence gathering, and remediation plans.
- Coordinate compliance audits with internal teams, auditors, and external consultants, and follow up on identified gaps;
- Participate in managing disputes related to the termination of contractual agreements, payment collection, and employment matters.

The keys to your success:

- Relevant university degree in business administration, law, or a related field;
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in contract management or a similar role;
- Fluency in French and English required to communicate with clients and partners located outside Quebec;
- Ability to assess risk within its business context, distinguish critical issues from acceptable ones, and formulate pragmatic recommendations that support informed decision-making;
- Proficiency with the Microsoft suite, notably Office 365, SharePoint, and Teams;
- Ability to proactively prevent conflicts or disputes, negotiate balanced solutions, and build trust through effective communication;
- Strong autonomy and the ability to see matters through to completion while navigating complex or unfamiliar situations with composure;
- Ability to demonstrate calm, judgment, and firmness in difficult negotiations, while maintaining constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and work effectively, both independently and as part of a team;
- Familiarity with how a company operates in the professional services sector.

The following will be considered assets:

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- knowledge of the SOC 2 standard;

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- experience in privacy protection / compliance (Law 25);

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- federal government contract security program;

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- CRM (Canadian Risk Management) designation.

What Spiria Offers :

- 3 weeks of vacation plus 5 additional days off during the Holiday season;
- Flexible personal days to manage life's unexpected moments;
- DPSP-RRSP program with employer contribution;
- Comprehensive group insurance plan;
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Dialogue;
- Reimbursements for training, certifications, and professional memberships;
- Annual Spiri-Flex reimbursement for health, ergonomics, and connectivity expenses.

Employment details:

- Flexible work arrangement (remote, hybrid, or in person), because what matters is generally not where you are, but what you do;
- Presence at the Montreal office is required at least 2 days per week;
- Salary range: $84,000 - $110,000, based on a 37.5-hour work week.

Work Environment We believe work-life balance is essential. We make this possible through a flexible work organization and a personalized working style. Whether you’re at the office or in your location of choice, what matters most is the impact of your work, not where you're doing it from.

## About Us

At Spiria, we’re a team of over 150 professionals across Canada. For more than 20 years, we’ve been building custom software solutions driven by a strong commitment to code quality, technological excellence, collaborative creation, and customer satisfaction. At Spiria, we believe diversity is a major strength. We therefore adhere to the principle of employment equity and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and other marginalized communities. AI Notice Our recruitment tools use AI to assist in the initial screening of applications, but never replace the intuition and expertise of our recruitment teams. *Bilingualism is essential for this role. The person in this position will be required, across all their responsibilities, to collaborate with both internal and external clients throughout North America in both French and English.

## About Spiria

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Spiria is a Canadian custom software development firm that partners with organizations to design, build, and modernize complex digital solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no external funding disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Montréal, Quebec, Canada (with offices in Gatineau and Toronto)
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Patrick (co-founder, full name not publicly listed) and Stéphane Rouleau, Ing., MBA (CEO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Custom software development, application modernization, AI integration
- **Target Customers**: B2B, enterprise, and mid-market organizations across multiple industries
- **Mission/Purpose**: To assist companies in executing their digital strategies successfully through human-centered, high-quality software solutions.

## Products & Services
- **Custom Software Development**: Tailored web, mobile, and cross-platform applications built to fit clients’ specific workflows and needs. (Service)
- **Application Modernization**: Legacy system upgrades and migrations to modern architectures without disrupting operations. (Service)
- **Artificial Intelligence**: End-to-end AI solution delivery, from use-case discovery to production deployment. (Service)
- **Support & Maintenance**: Ongoing technical support and system evolution after launch. (Service)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: ~150 employees (as of 2024/2025), SOC 2 Type 2 certified (first certification in 2024)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; clients span multiple industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, retail)
- **Growth Signals**: 20+ years in business, expanded to three Canadian offices (Montréal, Gatineau, Toronto), achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, and growing AI service line.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Human-centered design** with a focus on usability and quality code.
- **Bilingual (French/English)** team with deep understanding of the Canadian business context.
- **Technology-agnostic** approach – selects best tools for each project (.NET, Node.js, Angular, Swift, Kotlin, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- **SOC 2 Type 2 certified** – rigorous security and privacy controls verified over time.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepening AI capabilities by starting from client context to deliver measurable value.
- Continuing to modernize legacy systems for enterprise clients.
- Maintaining a people-first culture that balances professional excellence with well-being.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, curious, and innovative environment with a strong emphasis on well-being and work-life balance.
- **Flexibility**: Hybrid/remote work options (Montréal, Gatineau, Toronto offices; remote-first in GTA).
- **Benefits**: Four weeks’ vacation from day one, group insurance, telemedicine, employee assistance program, $300 yearly health/wellness/connectivity reimbursement, paid training and certification expenses, and “HUGs” (Hours Useful to Get better) for life’s unexpected moments.
- **Transparency**: Pay transparency with a clear salary grid; equitable treatment for all candidates.
- **Growth**: Dedicated talent manager, diverse training opportunities, internal initiatives, and challenging projects that drive learning.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Inclusive environment where uniqueness is valued as an asset.

## Sources
1. [spiria.com – Careers](https://www.spiria.com/en/careers)
2. [spiria.com – About Us](https://www.spiria.com/en/about-us)
3. [spiria.com – Main Site](https://www.spiria.com/en)
4. [spiria.com – FAQ](https://www.spiria.com/en/career/faq/)
5. [jobs.lever.co/spiria](https://jobs.lever.co/spiria)

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