Commercial Counsel – Global Manufacturing & IP Focus

Armstrong Fluid Technology

Toronto

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Armstrong Fluid Technology is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal support across Canadian and global operations, focusing on commercial contracts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements, support corporate governance, IP matters, and regulatory compliance, and partner with business teams to enable growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

B. or J.D. degree from a recognized law school.
Called to the Bar in a Canadian province, with a strong preference for licensure in Ontario.
5–8 years of post-call experience, with a focus on commercial contracts.
Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex cross-border agreements.
Experience with corporate/commercial, compliance, and employment law matters in Canada.
Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial operations is an asset.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including sales representative and distribution agreements, supply and procurement agreements, manufacturing and service agreements, NDAs, licensing agreements, and framework/master agreements.
Support contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, distributors, and other business partners in Canada and internationally, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
Develop and maintain template agreements, standard terms and conditions, and contract playbooks to drive consistency and efficiency across the business.
Advise on contract interpretation, performance issues, amendments, renewals, and terminations, and support the resolution of contractual disputes.
Work with the business to implement and improve contract review, approval, and record-keeping processes.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders on protection and enforcement of the company’s IP portfolio in relation to commercial agreements.
Support IP-related provisions in customer/supplier, R&D, technology, licensing, and development agreements.
Help manage confidentiality and data protection obligations in relation to customers, suppliers, and partners.
Assist with corporate governance matters for Canadian and international subsidiaries, including maintaining corporate records and liaising with external service providers.
Support internal approval processes for key transactions and corporate initiatives.
Assist with M&A, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, document review, and coordination with external counsel.
Assist with the early identification and management of disputes and potential claims involving customers, suppliers, employees, regulators, and other third parties.
Work with internal stakeholders to gather facts, assess risk, and develop resolution strategies (including commercial resolutions).
Instruct and manage external counsel in litigation, arbitration, or regulatory matters, where required.
Support compliance programs related to competition/antitrust, anti-bribery and corruption, trade controls, sanctions, data privacy, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Help develop, implement, and update internal policies, procedures, and training materials.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company’s operations and communicate practical guidance to stakeholders.
Provide day-to-day legal support on Canadian employment and labour matters in coordination with HR.
Review and update employment agreements, contractor agreements, confidentiality and IP assignment agreements, and incentive/bonus plan documentation.
Work with external labour and employment counsel as needed.