Jr Legal Counsel

Nissan Motor Corporation; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive company as a Jr Legal Counsel in Mississauga, Ontario. This hybrid role involves supporting various legal matters, including financing, compliance, and contracts. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor and experience in corporate law. Enjoy career growth, autonomy, and comprehensive benefits while contributing to Nissan's innovative journey in mobility.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Vehicle lease discounts

Purchase programs

Qualifications

• Completed articling at a large or medium law firm.
• Experience in corporate, retail, financing, and consumer lending law.

Responsibilities

• Support legal matters including commercial and consumer financing.
• Manage legal aspects of retail loan and lease transactions.
• Provide legal advice on dealer issues and warranty litigation.

Skills

Bilingual in English and French

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Location: Head Office - Mississauga, Ontario

Work Schedule: Hybrid.

Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution

Certification: Must be a member in good standing of the Bar in the Province of Ontario

Sponsorship: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

At Nissan, we are not just building cars, we are revolutionizing mobility. We are a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we are searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.

Learn more about Nissan's future here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDJ3GVA1QRw

We're looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team and support a wide range of legal matters, including commercial and consumer financing, regulatory compliance, marketing, contracts, litigation, and employment law. Reporting to the Director, General Counsel, this role offers a dynamic opportunity to make a real impact across the business.

This role also supports the Director, General Counsel in the strategic management of class action, employment, franchise, vendor, supplier and consumer claims and other matters, including:

• Maintenance of corporate compliance, including corporate books and records and licenses.
• NCI consumer or corporate legal compliance, including preparation of company forms, contracts and other documents, and research and advice to clients regarding policy and procedures, programs, projects, or other company business.
• Interactions with and legal guidance to national and regional market representation staff, including the review, coordination, and supervision of market representation. Provides legal advice on dealer issues such as financial interventions, disputes, warranty, advertising, pricing, incentives, and dealer relations.
• Providing legal advice related to vehicle warranties, managing warranty litigation, and responding to regulatory inquiries. Provides counsel on service campaigns and Goodwill reimbursements.
• Managing legal aspects of retail loan and lease transactions, including documentation, enforcement, recovery, workouts, and bankruptcies.
• Handling sensitive information to protect company reputation and employee morale.
• Supervising outside counsel and providing legal advice on financing, litigation, and corporate secretarial matters.
• Legal support for marketing, procurement, employment, and compliance activities.

Who We are Looking for:

• Someone who completed articling at a large or medium law firm, with experience in corporate, retail, financing, and consumer lending law.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.
• Experience in automotive or retail sectors is an asset.
• Insurance and warranty regulatory experience is an asset.

What You will Look Forward to as a Legal Counsel at Nissan:

• Career Growth: Opportunities for international and domestic advancement and cross-departmental mobility.
• Autonomy and Impact: Responsibility from day one to drive change and solve challenges with support.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits, vehicle lease discounts, and purchase programs.

Additional details and Nissan’s values can be explored through the provided links. All employment is contingent upon background checks, and Nissan is committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting a culture of respect and belonging.