Corporate Counsel

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian company in New Brunswick is looking for a Corporate Counsel to join their Legal Department. This position requires providing strategic legal and commercial advice, particularly regarding transactions and contracts. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and at least 3 years of corporate/commercial experience, preferably from a top-tier law firm. This role supports a dynamic business environment, making excellent communication and organizational skills essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Strong skills to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to multiple levels of the organization.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Law degree from recognized institution (LLB or JD)

Job description

We are currently seeking an exceptional legal professional to join our dynamic Legal Department at our Saint John, New Brunswick headquarters. The Corporate Counsel reports directly to the General Counsel and is integral to supporting a large, complex business in a fast-paced environment.

As part of our team, you will provide strategic legal and commercial advice on a wide range of issues, including transactions, contracts, risk management, and negotiations with third parties.

Qualifications

• Law degree from recognized institution (LLB or JD)
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Corporate/commercial experience gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively at all levels of the organization
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to multiple levels of the organization
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions