Senior Counsel
Overview
This is an excellent and unique Senior Counsel opportunity to join the legal team of this dynamic and collegial public company and report to the Associate General Counsel. This lawyer will provide legal advice on a variety of corporate transactions, such as m & a, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives, they will work on commercial matters, as well as compliance, regulatory and corporate governance matters. This is an exciting hybrid position. The role is in the GTA. Possibility to also work from Montreal or BC.Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and guidance on diverse legal matters, including: various local and international m & a transactions, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives;
- Review sophisticated commercial agreements, corporate governance, corporate finance, IP/licensing, corporate structures and strategic matters;
- Support the security and compliance department;
- Oversee and act as the liaison with external counsel as applicable;
- Assist with the development, review and implementation of company policies and particular agreements; and
- Provide guidance re: potential litigation matters.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have/be:
- A law degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing with a Canadian provincial Bar;
- A minimum of 5 years of pertinent legal experience working at a well established law firm or In House with expertise acquired in commercial agreements and corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions;
- Expertise in high technology matters, defence, public company disclosure obligations or highly regulated industries is considered an asset;
- Strong business acumen and ability to effectively handle competing priorities;
- Solid communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent problem solving abilities, be solution oriented and demonstrate strong attention to detail; and
- Ability to work autonomously and collaborate as a team.
This is an amazing Senior Counsel opportunity at a well established, forward thinking and collegial company that offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
If this describes you, then please send us your details. We thank all applicants,
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If this describes you, then please send us your details. We thank all applicants,
City
Toronto
Category
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Practice Areas
Corporate/Commercial
Work Type
Permanent / Full Time