Legal Counsel

Grant Thornton - Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This role involves providing legal advice on commercial agreements, regulatory matters, and managing claims and litigation. You will collaborate with inspiring leaders in a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth. With a focus on community and purpose, this firm offers a unique culture where your contributions matter. If you're ready to embrace a role that combines legal expertise with a commitment to making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Profit Sharing

Flex Days

RRSP Contributions

Firmwide Holiday Closure

Wellness Benefits

Concierge-like Benefits

Work from Anywhere in Canada in Summer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in law firms or in-house legal departments.
• Proven ability to manage litigation and negotiate settlements.

Responsibilities

• Advise on agreements, conduct due diligence, negotiate documentation.
• Manage claims and litigation, document production, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Litigation Management

Education

Law Degree

Member of Law Society of Upper Canada

Job description

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose-driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

As a Legal Counsel your responsibilities will include:

1. Commercial
   • Advise on all agreements and documents involving the firm including those related to professional engagements, proposals, information technology, joint ventures, suppliers, etc.
   • Conduct legal due diligence, negotiate and prepare documentation for acquisitions and divestitures.
   • Advise on and negotiate lease arrangements relating to offices across the country.
   • Advise on advertising, marketing collateral, internet content and press releases.
2. Regulatory
   • Advise on professional regulatory matters including those related to CPAB, PCAOB, and the various provincial Institutes of Chartered Professional Accountants as well as other oversight bodies for various designations.
   • Monitor and provide advice on all laws and regulations affecting the firm e.g. limited market dealer registration, lobbyist registration, privacy, anti-spam, money-laundering.
   • Perform various other duties as required.
3. Claims and Litigation
   • Manage claims and litigation and negotiate settlements.
   • Document production and management in the regulatory and litigation context.

Doane Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others' shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca.

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Legal Counsel? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

1. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada.
2. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a leading law firm or an established in-house legal department.
3. Interest in litigation management and commercial contracting.
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
5. Ability to work under pressure and to effectively manage priorities.
6. Excellent organization and project management skills, including the ability to execute project plans, set timetables and monitor workflow and effectiveness.
7. Proactive problem solver able to approach sophisticated issues from multiple angles.
8. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships on multi-disciplinary teams.
9. Exceptional leadership skills.

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

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