Corporate Counsel

Logix Federal Credit Union; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled attorney to join its Legal Department. This role involves supporting commercial and employment matters, drafting and negotiating agreements, and collaborating with various teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing company while gaining insights into the unique legal aspects of the data center industry. If you're passionate about law and eager to make an impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license to practice law in Canada or the US.
• 4+ years of experience in corporate and transactional law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate customer and vendor agreements.
• Provide legal advice and support for employment matters.
• Assist in corporate governance and compliance efforts.

Skills

Commercial contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Corporate governance

Problem-solving

Education

License to practice law

4+ years of corporate and transactional experience

Job description

Based in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is North America's leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix SM hyperscale edge data centers in 12 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 30+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About the Position:

Cologix is seeking a talented, pragmatic and driven team member to join its Legal Department to help perform all legal work for the company throughout its North American operations, with an emphasis on the support of commercial and employment matters in Canada. This individual must have the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment, and to work proactively and capably with all the teams across the organization including, Finance, Sales, Design and Construction, Operations, Human Resources, Marketing and Customer Care. In addition to supporting internal business partners, this individual will support legal department initiatives and legal operations programs to facilitate continued growth of the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating customer and vendor agreements
• Support employment matters, including drafting employment agreements
• Assist in financial transactions as needed, including securities offerings, debt transactions and credit facilities
• Assist in mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions
• Assist in corporate governance matters, including oversight of corporate policies, and compliance efforts
• Work with cross-functional teams to build and enhance internal processes
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel as needed
• Provide day to day legal advice for team members to ensure the company’s best interests are being maintained in all areas of the organization

What makes you a good fit (Qualifications):

• Current license to practice law in at least one Canadian province or US state
• 4+ years of corporate and transactional experience as a practicing attorney in house and/or at a law firm
• Experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiations
• Excellent negotiation skills including experience negotiating complex terms and conditions
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with negotiation counterparties, executive management and staff regarding legal issues with high degrees of complexity and the ability to work issues to resolution
• High sense of urgency and accountability in a fast-paced work environment
• Willingness to learn about the data center industry and its unique legal aspects

Additional Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in the data center industry
• Experience with Civil-Law systems
• Fluent in spoken and written French
• Desire to have a diverse practice covering many different legal areas

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa / work permit at this time.***

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 720-940-2551.