Associate Legal Counsel

Day & Ross; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation and logistics company seeks an Associate Legal Counsel to provide legal advice supporting business operations. The role involves legal research, documentation preparation, and managing external counsel. Candidates should have a J.D./LL.B, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute within a recognized team promoting equity and accessibility.

Qualifications

• J.D./LL.B and admission to the bar in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years experience practicing law; corporate or commercial experience preferred.
• Strong conflict resolution and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice in business law areas including litigation and corporate.
• Prepare and edit legal documents for business transactions.
• Manage external counsel for complex legal matters.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

J.D. / LL.B

Additional training in corporate law

Job description

You belong at Day & Ross.

Associate Legal Counsel

Full-Time

Hartland, NB

The Associate Legal Counsel provides legal advice and services that proactively support Day & Ross Inc.’s business strategy and operations.

How You'll Help:

• Research and provide legal advice and opinion in all areas of business law, particularly: litigation, employment, contractual, corporate taxes, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structure issues, government reporting and general corporate commercial law.
• Stay on top of legal developments, recognizing how and when they could affect business and proactively bringing such matters to the attention of appropriate senior officials.
• Research, prepare and edit required legal documentation to support business transactions.
• Engage and manage external counsel to support larger, more complex files or as required.
• Other related duties and/or responsibilities as required.

Your Skills & Experience:

• J.D./ LL.B and admission to the bar in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• Additional training and courses in corporate law an asset.
• 3-5 years experience practicing law; corporate or commercial experience preferred.
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral and exceptional written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with ability to prepare and proofread legal documents.
• Motivated, self-starter.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Conceptual and creative problem-solving skills for a business environment.
• French language skills considered a strong asset.

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.

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