Legal Counsel

Dept Data; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice, manage legal risks, and handle contract negotiations. The ideal applicant should have a law degree, a valid license to practice law, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal counsel or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and contract law.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal issues affecting the company.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Legal research and analysis

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Corporate governance

Dispute resolution

Communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree from an accredited institution

Admission to the bar and valid license to practice law

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our legal team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and support to ensure the company operates within the law at all times. This role involves managing legal risks, drafting and reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal issues affecting the company.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Support corporate governance and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant legal developments.
• Assist in dispute resolution and litigation management.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• Admission to the bar and valid license to practice law.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal counsel or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and contract law.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Legal research and analysis
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk management
• Corporate governance
• Dispute resolution
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail

• Contract drafting
• Legal research
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk management
• Corporate governance
• Dispute resolution
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Stakeholder communication
• Confidentiality handling
• Policy development
• Compliance management
• Legal documentation
• Confidentiality handling
• Strategic thinking
• Decision making
• Case management
• Dispute resolution
• Regulatory knowledge
• Litigation support
• Arbitration support
• Statutory interpretation
• Employment law
• International law awareness
• Legal project management
• Crisis management

Key Skills

• HR development
• Delivery
• Flooring
• Irrigation
• ACCA
• Document management

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1