Legal Counsel

Cambridge Housing Authority; Toronto; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing authority in Canada is seeking a Legal Counsel with 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or corporation. This remote position offers an opportunity to provide strategic legal guidance and support various business units. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and a good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia. A competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans

Employee and Family Assistance Programs

Professional development opportunities

Company-wide appreciation events

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant post-call experience at a leading law firm or large corporation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Litigation experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance and expert-level advice.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and handle litigation matters.
• Advise on various areas of law including corporate and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong willingness to learn

Self-starter

Excellent analytical skills

Strong business acumen

Excellent drafting skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia

Job description

Join the Ride!

Department: Legal

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Preference for candidates located in the Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton or Calgary areas. This position is fully remote.

Classification: Full Time, Immediate Hire

AutoCanada, the largest publicly traded automotive group in Canada, is NOW HIRING a Legal Counselto work with our leadership and operational teams providing strategic legal guidance with expert-level advice and insight. This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door with an automotive group that believes in home-growing our talent, connecting with the communities in which we serve, and building a brand that is recognized across North America for our commitment to integrity and customer satisfaction. If you share our passion for people and beautiful automobiles, then we want to talk to you about a new career with AutoCanada!

AutoCanada believes that taking care of our team members and setting them up for long-term success is what sets us apart from our competitors. That is why AutoCanada is proud to offer our full-time employees the following benefits to aid in their well-being and performance:

• An extremely varied and unique role
• A motivated group of AutoCanada employees to work alongside
• Health and Dental insurance plans
• Life Insurance
• Vacation and Flex Time available for Full Time AutoCanada team members
• Employee vehicle purchase and service programs
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year

Position Overview

The Legal Counsel will have 1 to 2 years of experience working at a major law firm and/or large corporation supporting various business units by advising on a wide variety of matters ranging from negotiating commercial contracts, handling litigation and regulatory matters, to advising on a variety of areas of law, including general corporate law, privacy law, consumer protection laws and regulatory compliance affecting the automotive industry.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of relevant post-call experience at a leading law firm and/or large corporation.
• Strong willingness to learn and self-starter.
• Ability to work very independently and collaboratively with a broad range of external and internal stakeholders is essential.
• In addition to sound judgement, the ideal candidate must possess excellent analytical skills and strong business acumen as you will be working closely with various business groups
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, the Law Society of Alberta, OR the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing tasks in a high-paced environment.
• Litigation experience is considered an asset.

The Perks

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

Can you picture yourself here already?

We hope so. It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

If you think you’re a good fit to come along on our ride, apply now through our website at www.autocan.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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Please apply via LinkedIn, Indeed or our Job Board by submitting a Resume

AutoCanada will accept applications for this role from now until November 25, 2025. After the close of this period, all submissions will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.