Legal Counsel

23Dept; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Toronto is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice, manage risks, and ensure compliance. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, handling disputes, and supporting corporate governance. The ideal candidate has a law degree, bar admission, and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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 knowledge
• Litigation support
• Statutory interpretation
• Employment law
• International law awareness
• Legal project management
• Crisis management

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1