Lead Counsel - Canada

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Retirement Pension Plan

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Purchase Program

EFAP

Onsite events

Job summary

Panasonic Canada Inc. is seeking a Lead Counsel – Canada to provide leadership and strategic legal advice across Canadian operations, including governance, compliance, employment, privacy, and regulatory matters.

Based in Mississauga, this full-time hybrid role partners with North America Legal teams to support business initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a law degree and Ontario bar, with 10+ years in corporate/commercial law, and proven ability to manage risk, negotiate agreements, and

Qualifications

• B. (or equivalent law degree) and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario as a Barrister and Solicitor.
• 10+ years of corporate/commercial law and compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and employment matters.
• Proven ability to provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and business risks.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to business leaders on a wide range of legal, regulatory, operational, and employment matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret commercial agreements and government contracts.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board and committee matters and regulatory filings.
• Lead or manage litigation, investigations, and engagement with external counsel.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and compliance risks for Canadian operations.
• Collaborate with North America Legal and Compliance teams on policy development and training.
• Advise on privacy, competition, product safety, and labor and employment requirements.

Skills

Strategic legal advisory

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

LL.B./J.D. and Ontario bar

Law society membership in good standing

Job description

Overview

WHO YOU ARE AT PANASONIC CANADA:

Panasonic Canada Inc. is currently looking to hire for the position of Lead Counsel – Canada.

Provides leadership and oversight for legal support across Panasonic's Canadian operations, including Panasonic Canada Inc. (PCI), Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc. (PESCA), (ISD), and other Canadian operations as assigned (the "Company"). Leads and coordinates legal support for the Company and provides strategic, business-oriented legal advice and assistance across a broad range of legal matters, including commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, compliance, privacy, regulatory, and dispute-related matters, while ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, business objectives, and Panasonic policies.

This is a full-time position.

This position is hybrid. Any office-based work will be performed from our Mississauga office at Ambler Drive.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. Please note, Panasonic Canada Inc. does not offer sponsorship to individuals for the purpose of obtaining temporary work permit/visa or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to business leaders and stakeholders on a wide range of legal, regulatory, operational, and employment matters.
• Support the evaluation of business opportunities, strategic initiatives, and operational decisions by identifying legal risks and practical solutions.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret commercial agreements, procurement contracts, government contracts, and other legal documents.
• Communicate legal requirements, risks, and business implications in a clear, practical, and business-oriented manner.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex commercial, contractual, regulatory, employment, and operational issues while balancing legal and business objectives.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and case law developments and advise management on emerging legal and compliance risks.
• Identify, assess, and help manage legal, regulatory, compliance, and business risks impacting Canadian operations.
• Partner with Panasonic North America Legal and Compliance teams to support compliance programs, investigations, training initiatives, and policy development.
• Provide guidance on compliance matters, including competition law, anti-corruption, privacy, anti-spam, product safety, customs and trade, and labor and employment requirements.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board and committee matters, governance documentation, corporate records, resolutions, and regulatory filings.
• Participate in leadership, governance, compliance, privacy, product safety, and other organizational committees and initiatives.
• Prepare and support legal and compliance reporting requirements for Panasonic North America, Panasonic Holdings, and affiliated entities.
• Lead or support litigation, investigations, pre-litigation matters, dispute resolution activities, and the engagement and management of external counsel.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with business leaders, government agencies, regulators, external advisors, and other key stakeholders to advance the Company's interests.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to legal team members, while contributing to recruitment, performance management, employee development, and other organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

MUST-HAVES:

• B. (or equivalent law degree) and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario as a Barrister and Solicitor.
• 10+ years of progressive legal experience with significant corporate/commercial law and compliance expertise.
• Strong knowledge of commercial transactions, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and employment-related matters.
• Proven ability to provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and business risks.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to conduct complex legal analysis.
• Experience developing practical and customized solutions that balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-management skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and supporting cross-functional business initiatives.

BENEFITS & PERKS – WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

Panasonic Canada prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with a Health Spending Account
• Panasonic Retirement Pension Plan (RPP/DCPP)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Pregnancy Leave Top Up
• Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Purchase Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Competitive Rates on Home and Auto Insurance
• Employee Volunteer Program – Paid Time Off for Volunteer Days
• Onsite Events!
• And many more benefits & perks

HYBRID WORK MODEL

Panasonic Canada Inc. supports a hybrid work model. We understand that flexibility is essential for employees to do their best work while also balancing personal and life needs. Employees can expect to be in the office for a variable number of days per week based on the needs of the business unit, while having the ability to also work remote.

Panasonic Canada Inc. offers a Flexible Work Options policy which includes the ability to work remote, mobile, and create a compressed work schedule.

WHO WE ARE:

Meet Panasonic! Panasonic Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, is a leading provider of Consumer Lifestyle technologies, as well as innovative Smart Mobility, Sustainable Energy, Immersive Experiences, and Integrated Supply Chain solutions for its business and government clients. Panasonic is creating technologies that move us.

At Panasonic Canada, we do more than just offer great products and solutions. We pride ourselves in promoting gender and culture equality, as well as encouraging personal growth and success to elevate our 350+ employees to their full potential. Their passion has been one of the driving forces behind our success for more than 100 years.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT PANASONIC CANADA, INC.

In order to drive our business to continued heights, our business practices and our contribution to society must be rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment in which everyone is able to share their voice and talents, in a safe space, where they have the opportunity and resources to fully realize their potential. We are therefore committed to developing and realizing programs, tools and processes that ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees.

AODA POLICY

Panasonic Canada Inc. has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for job applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate. If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank you for your interest in working for Panasonic Canada Inc.