Legal Counsel

Rogers Communications; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in telecommunications is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join their Corporate team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of corporate and commercial matters while supporting enterprise and wholesale customers. You will be at the forefront of legal challenges in the telecommunications sector, providing strategic advice and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a solid understanding of business dynamics, and a passion for customer-focused solutions. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of corporate/commercial experience from a major law firm or company.
• Experience in telecommunications industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and strategic support to Rogers Business.
• Advise senior executives on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Corporate/Commercial Experience

Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Explain Legal Issues Simply

Customer/Client Focus

Interest in Intellectual Property

Education

Law Degree

Member of Law Society of Ontario or Alberta

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We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!

Rogers Communications Inc. is Canada’s national communications company, engaged in three primary lines of business – wireless, cable and media. The legal department, which is comprised of more than 70 legal professionals, advises on some of the most challenging and cutting edge issues facing the telecommunications and media industries in Canada.

Supporting Rogers’ various business units, you will be principally responsible for providing legal and strategic support to Rogers Business, which provides products and services to enterprise and wholesale customers. You will work on a broad range of corporate/commercial matters supporting Rogers’ network, wholesale, enterprise sales and roaming teams, working at the forefront of building, maintaining and selling Rogers’ industry leading fibre and wireless networks.

This is a position based in either Rogers’ downtown Toronto or Calgary office. The successful candidate must be a member of the Law Society of Ontario or Alberta and have the following minimum qualifications:

• a minimum of 3-6 years of corporate/commercial experience gained from a major law firm or company;
• experience with technology, IRUs, roaming, MVNO, ROWs and site access is an asset;
• experience acquired in the telecommunications industry is an asset;
• strong written and oral communication skills;
• strong work ethic with the ability to multitask and prioritize requests in a fast-paced environment;
• ability to explain legal issues in simple terms;
• business acumen;
• strong interpersonal skills and be a team player;
• a customer/client focused profile;
• organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy;
• ability to distill complex legal issues into simple decisions and advise internal stakeholders accordingly;
• interest in and understanding of intellectual property and privacy issues.

The role requires supporting working-level teams and advising senior executives on strategic initiatives. Rogers offers an innovative and dynamic working environment within the Canadian telecommunications and media industries.

Note: A pre-employment background check, including criminal, credit, and driver’s abstract, may be required.