Senior Corporate Counsel

Fish Recruit; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Corporate Counsel to join their legal team in Toronto. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, assessing legal risks, and advising the business strategically. Candidates should have a law degree, relevant bar membership, and substantial experience in corporate law, preferably with a background in financial services.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years in corporate law preferred.
• Membership in the Bar of a Canadian province and/or U.S. state required.
• Experience in financial services is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, negotiation, and drafting of commercial contracts.
• Assess risk and propose strategies to mitigate it.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align contractual terms with business needs.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Risk Assessment

Legal Advisory

Project Management

Communication

Education

Law degree (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the successful candidate will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, and will serve as a strategic advisor to the business.

The Senior Corporate Counsel will be assigned to the Greater Toronto Area with a hybrid setup.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the review, negotiation, and drafting of a variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, technology licensing agreements, partner agreements, and customer contracts.
2. Assess risk and propose practical strategies to mitigate risk and meet business objectives.
3. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contractual terms are aligned with business needs.
4. Update contracting processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and risk management.
5. Assist the Chief Legal Officer with other projects and matters as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Law degree (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent) from an accredited school.
2. Membership in the Bar of a Canadian province and/or U.S. state.
3. 6 to 10 years in corporate law (a combination of private law practice and in-house legal experience is preferred).
4. Strong background in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and experience in corporate legal matters.
5. Experience in financial services is an asset.
6. Experience in both Canadian and U.S. legal systems is highly desirable.
7. Ability to identify legal risks and provide pragmatic solutions that align with business goals.
8. Strong ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while providing clear and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders.
9. Ability to manage complex legal matters and work collaboratively across departments.
10. Ability to lead negotiations and develop strategies to overcome potential obstacles.
11. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

The company is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify the company if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.