Corporate Affairs Senior Manager / Senior Legal Counsel, Deloitte Global General Counsel

SML Inox; Toronto; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager Legal to provide legal guidance and expertise. The role involves supporting corporate compliance and governance, preparing filings, and advising on regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in legal matters and a strong client-service orientation.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a practicing attorney, ideally with in-house counsel experience.
• Experience supporting corporate filings with regulators in the UK and other jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Supports preparation and submission of corporate filings with registries and regulators.
• Provides legal advice to the Deloitte Global Board and Executive.
• Assists with corporate governance documentation.

Skills

Client-Service Orientation

Relationship Building

Education

LLB

Job description

Date : Jan 27, 2025

Job Type : Permanent

Reference code : 128223

Primary Location : Toronto, ON

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, we are driven to inspire and help our people, organization, communities, and country to thrive. Our Purpose is to build a better future by accelerating and expanding access to knowledge. Purpose defines who we are and gives us reason to exist as an organization.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Experience a firm where wellness matters.
• Be expected to share your ideas and to make them a reality.

What will your typical day look like?

In this role you will work within the following areas :

Legal Compliance

• Supports preparation and submission of corporate filings with corporate registries and regulators in the UK, US, EU and other relevant jurisdictions
• Supports preparation and submission of US SEC filings
• Supports preparation and submission of UK and EU ESG compliance obligations, as well as other statutorily mandated reporting obligations
• Interprets and advises on various UK and EU regulations (e.g., corporate and ESG requirements)
• Helps business teams operationalize legal and regulatory requirements
• Supports know-your-client processes with banks and other counterparties
• Supports review of press releases and other external communications

Corporate Governance

• Supports provision of legal advice to the Deloitte Global Board and Executive
• Advises on the powers, authorities, and responsibilities of Deloitte Global governance bodies
• Assists with proposed amendments to foundational or governing documents
• Assists with corporate governance documentation, including preparation of resolutions, review of minutes, etc.
• Leads annual member meeting and annual budget and fee approval processes from a corporate governance standpoint
• Acts as primary point of contact for governance matters relating to Deloitte Global subsidiaries
• Ensures compliance with governance obligations

General Legal Matters

• Provide general legal support for transactions, and other corporate related matters as needed
• Work closely with Deloitte Global and member firm business and legal leaders around the world

About the team

Global General Counsel provides legal guidance and expertise to Deloitte Global, the broader Deloitte organization, and our business leaders. We advise on regulatory, claims, and corporate legal matters, as well as additional issues that may pose novel or unique situations.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

• An LLB (or equivalent law position degree) from a highly regarded law school.
• Minimum of 5 years as a practicing attorney, ideally with in-house counsel experience in corporate compliance and corporate governance.
• Experience supporting the preparation and submission of corporate filings with corporate registries and regulators in the UK and other jurisdictions
• Experience supporting the preparation and submission of ESG filings in the UK and EU
• Experience supporting Boards and Executives on UK corporate governance matters and corporate governance best practices
• Experience with or willingness to learn about know-your-client processes with banks and other counterparties
• Highly client-service oriented with a proven commitment to quality
• Experience with cross-functional teams such as finance, sustainability, procurement, and Risk
• Ability to build and maintain business relationships across the Deloitte Network and externally

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization.

Our promise to our people : Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles - and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively - that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at [e-mail] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or [e-mail] for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte experience globally.

Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.

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