Corporate Counsel

Connection; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; USD 170,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled attorney to join their dynamic team, specializing in corporate law. This role involves providing legal advice on a variety of corporate matters, including contracts, negotiations, and compliance. You will lead contract negotiations, oversee a team, and ensure the corporation operates within legal frameworks. The company values innovation and offers a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, mental health resources, and generous paid time off. If you are passionate about corporate law and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401k-Pläne

Medizinische Versicherung

Kostenlose Therapiebesuche

Mental Health Coaching

Wellness- und Freiwilligenzeit

Qualifications

• 6+ Jahre Erfahrung in der Unternehmensrechtsabteilung erforderlich.
• Ausgezeichnete Kenntnisse der Prinzipien des Unternehmensrechts.

Responsibilities

• Rechtliche Beratung zu Verträgen, Verhandlungen und Unternehmensführung.
• Leitung von Vertragsverhandlungen mit Kunden und Anbietern.

Skills

Verhandlungsgeschick

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Detailorientierung

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Overview

What We Do

We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department.

Who We Are

Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.

Why You Should Join Us

You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive. We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and care time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days.

Responsibilities

1. Provides legal advice on a range of corporate matters such as contracts, negotiations, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and mergers & acquisitions.
2. Takes the lead in contract negotiations with company clients and vendors.
3. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts and other legal documents related to various business transactions.
4. Oversees a team of commercial contracts managers and administrators.
5. Provides oversight, organization, and governance over the commercial contracting process.
6. Performs due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, mergers, and acquisitions.
7. Represents the corporation in legal proceedings, if necessary.
8. Advises on compliance matters and ensures the corporation operates within the law.
9. Conducts legal research and analysis on various corporate legal issues.
10. Provides training and guidance to company staff on legal matters.
11. Works closely with management to provide legal advice and risk analysis on business strategies and initiatives.
12. Stays updated on changes in corporate law and new regulatory initiatives and ensures the corporation is in compliance.
13. Manages corporate legal processes and ensures compliance with the law.
14. Manages legal risk in business decisions and operations.

Min

USD $170,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $221,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

1. Attorney with 6+ years of commercial/transactional experience in a corporate law department handling sales, partner/vendor, SaaS, and contracts for internal consumption items.
2. Outstanding knowledge of corporate law principles and excellent negotiation skills.
3. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
4. Detail-oriented with a critical and analytical approach to problem-solving.
5. Experience with IT products and software sales agreements is preferable.
6. Master's degree - Juris Doctor, law school graduate degree.
7. 6-10 years of working experience.