In-House Legal Counsel - Toronto

Evanov Communications; Toronto; On-site; CAD 154,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Evanov Communications, a leading Canadian independent radio broadcaster, is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to join their Toronto office. The successful candidate will handle a variety of legal matters ranging from employment law to regulatory compliance. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated lawyer to join a creative and dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including salary + benefits

Merchandise, access to concerts + events

Opportunities to grow your career and develop as a legal professional

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of post-call experience in a law firm and/or in-house position.
• Successful completion of LL.B or J.D. and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Ability to speak and write in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advising on legal and regulatory matters, including advertising and employment issues.
• Working on commercial contracts, copyright issues, and privacy compliance.
• Handling civil litigation and collections files.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Organizational

Business Judgment

Education

Bachelor of Law (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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In-House Legal Counsel (Full Time) – Toronto, ON

Deadline to apply : Friday, June 6, 2025

Evanov Communications is seeking a talented and motivated lawyer to join our legal department. This role reports directly to the Vice President & General Counsel, and will also work with other members of the Leadership Committee and internal business units, including Human Resources, Sales, Promotions, Programming and Finance.

The successful applicant will be a business-savvy, solution-oriented legal professional who can navigate a wide range of legal matters, from employment to regulatory compliance to commercial contracts and more. This role requires a well-rounded lawyer who is dynamic, pragmatic and quick-thinking, and who has a keen eye for finding creative solutions to challenges.

THE TEAM – Join the family

• Evanov Communications is committed to being the best Canadian independent radio broadcaster and communications company that delivers exceptional results to its employees, listeners, clients, and community
• We use our social platforms to connect clients with consumers by creating award winning productions, unique on air and online campaigns, and offer high quality programming to our audience. Our radio stations play the BEST music with stations catered to top 40, country, easy listening, multilingual and more!
• With daily content, innovative promotions, and growth within the digital space – Evanov Communications offers consumers 11 unique experiences as we work closely with our clients to help explore, elevate, and execute one-of-a-kind campaigns
• We are looking for an individual who possesses the same core values that we believe in : teamwork, commitment, innovation, accountability, integrity, and belonging

THE CREATION – What you’ll do (includes but not limited to)

You will be working and advising on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters, such as :

• advertising, including in tightly-regulated sectors such as alcohol, cannabis, iGaming and health products
• contest regulations, prizing, and other promotional activities
• commercial contracts, leases and licensing agreements
• employment matters, at all stages of the employee lifecycle
• corporate governance
• copyright issues
• civil litigation and collections files
• privacy compliance, policies and practices
• proceedings and other regulatory matters before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC)

THE ENERGY – Bring your vibe

• 0 to 3 years of post-call experience in a law firm and / or in-house position (new calls will be considered)
• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree, and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Strong analytic, communication and organizational abilities
• Sound business judgment, with the flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple, wide-ranging matters, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs change
• Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively, in a positive and practical manner
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to speak and write in French is an asset, but is not required

THE PERKS – We value you

• Competitive compensation package including salary + benefits
• Merchandise, access to concerts + events
• Opportunities to grow your career and develop as a legal professional

This role will be performed in-person at the Evanov Communications head office located in Toronto.

To apply, please send the following to Allison Worone, Vice President & General Counsel ([emailprotected] ) : cover letter, resume / CV, transcripts, and salary expectations.

Evanov Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Accommodations will be made available upon request for applicants with disabilities to enable them to participate in the selection process. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing the application materials or any aspect of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department upon application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, but only candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be considered and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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