Legal Counsel (Automotive)

Mercedes-Benz; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Mississauga is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice and support to its automotive business. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, be called to the Bar in a Canadian province, and possess 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in the automotive sector. Responsibilities include drafting agreements and advising on regulatory compliance. This role offers a range of benefits including career growth opportunities and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and pension programs

Training development and career growth opportunities

Vehicle purchase and experience programs

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of post-qualification legal experience from a reputable law firm.
• Strong background in contract law, privacy law, consumer protection.
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing sector is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal support to the automotive business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, including privacy law.

Skills

Contract law

Privacy law

Consumer protection

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

French language skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree

Called to the Bar in a Canadian province

Job description

Overview

Legal Counsel (Automotive) – Mercedes-Benz Canada

Department: Legal

Location: Mississauga, 0 Matheson Blvd East, Suite

Start date: immediate

Posting date: ..5

Job number: MER3STS

Employment: Full-time

What you will do

As Legal Counsel, you will provide expert legal support to our automotive business, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You will work closely with business leaders, advising on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters, and play a key role in managing legal risk across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, including privacy law and data protection (including PIPEDA or other relevant frameworks).
• Support the launch and development of new digital products and services, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide legal guidance on consumer protection issues, including advertising, warranties, product liability, and digital sales channels.
• Monitor legal developments in privacy, consumer protection, and the automotive sector, proactively communicating relevant changes to internal stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex legal issues.
• Deliver training to business teams.
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Called to the Bar in a Canadian province.
• 3–5 years of post-qualification legal experience from a reputable law firm; automotive or manufacturing sector experience is a strong asset.
• Strong background in contract law, privacy law, consumer protection.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and strong analytical skills.
• French language skills, litigation experience, a Civil Law Degree, or familiarity with automotive industry regulations and trends are an asset.
• Bold, innovative and enjoy challenging yourself.
• Hyper-organized.
• Honest and professional, a strong team player, and highly collaborative.
• Big picture thinker, go-getter, self-starter.

Benefits

• Commitment to inclusion & diversity
• Engaging corporate culture
• Ever-evolving brand strategy granting opportunities to build business acumen
• Training development and career growth opportunities
• Benefits to support work-life balance / integration
• A strong portfolio of corporate social responsibility initiatives
• State of the art working facilities
• Vehicle purchase and experience programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and pension programs
• Recognition rewards and discount programs

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