Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate

Corus Entertainment Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled legal professional to join their dynamic team for an 18-month contract. This role involves providing expert legal counsel on corporate finance, M&A transactions, and securities law, while working closely with business partners on complex projects. You will draft and negotiate agreements, mentor junior staff, and support governance matters in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about corporate law and eager to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a vibrant workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate and securities law experience in private practice or in-house.
• Licensed to practice law in Canada with a strong understanding of securities regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide public company securities law advice and support deal teams on transactions.
• Draft and negotiate complex agreements and provide corporate secretarial support.

Skills

Corporate and Securities Law

Canadian Securities Regulation

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

LLB or JD from an accredited institution

Job description

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

Our culture and our people are what make us, US.

We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.

Ready to join US?

About the Role (Contract 18 Months)

As a key member of Corus Entertainment’s Legal, Regulatory and Governance department, you will provide public company securities law advice, support deal teams on corporate finance and M&A transactions as well as certain real estate transactions.

You will also draft and negotiate agreements, some of which are complex corporate transactions, provide knowledgeable corporate secretarial support to Corus’ subsidiaries, mentor corporate law clerks, and provide practical legal and business counsel to a variety of internal clients.

You will be joining a talented and collegial team that works closely with business partners on dynamic projects and complex questions. The role is an 18-month contract and will be based in Toronto, ON (combination of onsite and remote/work from home) and will report to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Head of Corporate Governance.

You’ll contribute by:

• Public company obligations including continuous disclosure
• Corporate governance matters, including corporate secretarial
• M&A (drafting, negotiating, due diligence and regulatory advice)
• Certain real estate transactions such as dispositions and leases
• Providing advice and guidance to law clerks and paralegals
• Complex corporate transactions
• Supporting the development and interpretation of policies
• Supervising and directing external counsel on certain transactions

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Ideally 5 years of corporate and securities law experience gained working in private practice or a combination of private practice and in-house at a mid-to-large size company
• Meaningful experience advising on Canadian securities regulation (public company) and the CBCA and/or OBCA
• LLB or JD from an accredited institution, and licensed in good standing to practice law in Canada
• Demonstrated record of balancing risk and pace in negotiations
• Proven track record of collaborating with different levels of stakeholders, including senior executives, while fostering cross-functional collaboration
• Exceptional communication and legal skills and ability to be persuasive and influence with internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortably and capably advises senior internal and external leaders
• Works collaboratively and with common goals in mind
• Works effectively with ambiguity and in evolving landscape and is capable of developing concrete targets and work product
• Demonstrates exceptional judgment and ability to weigh and illustrate risk, potential impacts and outcomes
• Exemplifies Corus’ values; fosters an inclusive working environment
• Excellent project management, prioritization and planning skills

Application Deadline: May 6th, 2025

Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at [e-mail].

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*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.