Senior Legal Counsel

Description

• Support intellectual property matters, including trademarks, licensing, and patents
• Advise on regulatory compliance matters, including health and safety and environmental regulations
• Provide legal support for corporate transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, deal documentation, and post-deal integration
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to mitigate legal and regulatory risks
• Support business teams to provide practical, commercial legal advice
• Manage and coordinate matters with external counsel
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with suppliers, customers, and joint venture partners
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, documentation, document management, renewals, and terminations
• Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of board and committee materials, and maintenance of corporate documentation and records

Requirements

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. This role offers a dynamic blend of commercial and transactional responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on contract negotiation and drafting, regulatory compliance, acquisitions, joint ventures, policies, corporate governance, and intellectual property. The ideal candidate will bring a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to legal counsel and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• LLB or JD from an accredited law school
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated experience in cross-border commercial matters, with a preference for candidates familiar with both Canadian and U.S. commercial matters
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations is an asset
• Member in good standing with a provincial law society
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and provide clear, practical legal advice to business stakeholders
• 7+ years of legal experience in an established law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a strong focus on commercial and transactional matters
• RRSP Match

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
• Short-term Disability
• Floating Days
• Employee Engagement Events
• Employee Perks & Discounts
• Tuition reimbursement (including continuing legal education)
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance