IN-HOUSE CORPORATE COUNSEL

Personnel Search Ltd.; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced In-House Corporate Counsel to provide legal guidance for various business units in Moncton, New Brunswick. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be eligible for admission to the New Brunswick bar, and possess 4 to 6 years of experience in business law, preferably from a large law firm or major corporation. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts and offering strategic legal advice while managing multiple projects. This role presents an exciting opportunity in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in business law.
• Experience in negotiating and managing business contracts.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on matters impacting business decisions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various business agreements.
• Support business transactions and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Ability to think strategically

Clear communication

Negotiating complex contracts

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Admission to the New Brunswick bar

Job description

Our client, a prominent and successful organization, is currently looking to fill the role of In-House Corporate Counsel, to be based at their headquarters in Moncton, New Brunswick. Reporting directly to the Vice President and General Counsel, you will play a key role within the legal team, providing legal guidance to the company’s various business units across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organization where legal expertise directly supports business strategy and operations.

As the ideal candidate, you have a law degree and are either admitted to the New Brunswick bar or eligible for admission. With 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in business law, ideally gained at a large law firm or major corporation, you possess strong business acumen and an ability to think strategically. A proven track record in negotiating and managing complex business contracts, along with excellent interpersonal skills, is essential. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, is a must. Experience in specific industries such as consumer goods, food, transportation, employment law, intellectual property, or advertising would be considered a strong asset. The ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment is also crucial.

You will provide legal counsel on a wide array of matters impacting the organization’s business decisions. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various business agreements, including customer, supply, and transportation contracts. In addition, you will offer strategic advice on contract terms and conditions, addressing complex legal and business challenges as they arise. Your role will also involve supporting a variety of business transactions and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lynn Breau at 506-852-8043 for a confidential exchange of information. Or use the “Apply For Job” button below to confidentially share a copy of your resume.