CORPORATE / COMMERCIAL SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

NagataConnex; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NagataConnex is seeking a Corporate / Commercial Senior Legal Counsel for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA). This pivotal role demands at least 10 years of corporate or commercial legal experience, including contract negotiation and compliance oversight.

The position is based at Toronto Pearson International Airport and allows for hybrid working, blending legal guidance and mentor responsibilities within a dynamic and evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of corporate / commercial legal experience.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting contracts.
• Familiarity with compliance in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Advise and negotiate major commercial contracts.
• Deliver compliance and regulatory monitoring programs.
• Oversee litigation management.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts

Compliance and risk management

Litigation management

Stakeholder relations

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team management

Education

Law degree

Job description

CORPORATE / COMMERCIAL SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (10+ years’ experience)

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is the operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport. Toronto Pearson is Canada’s busiest airport, and one of the largest international passenger airports in North America. It is a hub for the movement of people and goods across the country, continent and around the globe. For the 2nd year running, it is among Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes’ annual ranking and the only airport to appear on the list. The focus of the GTAA is to transform the passenger experience with ambitious plans to continue to expand and improve its buildings, services and facilities.

There are many exciting changes happening at the GTAA. Recently it launched Pearson LIFT, a capital plan spanning more than a decade, representing significant investment into Toronto Pearson’s facilities aimed at preparing Canada’s largest airport for the challenges and opportunities of the coming years and beyond. The GTAA has a well-developed and high-functioning Legal Department and is now seeking a Senior Legal Counsel who will take a leadership role in the GTAA’s corporate / commercial and operations matters. This individual will work closely with the business teams and executive management advising and negotiating major commercial contracts, delivering compliance and regulatory monitoring programs, enhancing accountability to the company’s rules and regulations, advising on a variety of corporate/commercial matters and overseeing litigation management. In addition, this career growth role will allow you to take a leadership role in mentoring and developing people. This hybrid position, is located at Toronto Pearson (accessible from downtown via Union Pearson Express) and will report to the Chief Legal Officer.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of corporate / commercial experience gained from a well-respected law firm and in-house role. Experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, working within a regulated industry and advising on compliance / risk will be required. Experience with litigation management, stakeholder relations and aviation law will also be of interest. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the demonstrated ability to build relationships with the business groups and manage a team will also be key components of success. This individual will need to be self‑motivated, have an improvement mindset and the ability to juggle competing projects and interests.

The GTAA is a unique place to work – it is growing and evolving to meet the changing needs of air travelers and to achieve its bold strategic goals. It values respect and integrity and offers an environment that allows for career development for enthusiastic employees and is supportive and collaborative.