Legal Counsel @ UniUni

Counselwell Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Counselwell Inc. is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their legal team. This role involves providing legal advice, managing contracts, and supporting various legal functions across North America. The ideal candidate will have 4-6+ years of corporate and commercial experience and be qualified to practice law in one or more Canadian provinces.

This position can be fully remote for applicants located anywhere in Canada or hybrid if residing in Vancouver. A competitive salary ranging from 150,000 to 185,000 CAD per year is offered.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of corporate and commercial experience, preferably at a major national or regional law firm.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently and reliably under tight timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal services to the internal business team.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various types of contracts.
• Managing external legal counsel.

Skills

Corporate and commercial experience

Contract negotiation and drafting

Interpersonal and communication skills

Fluency in Mandarin or French

Education

Qualified to practice law in one or more Canadian provinces

Job description

About the Role

The Legal Counsel is a member of the legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel provides legal advice to internal clients, works on strategic projects, and liaises with external counsel as necessary. This position will support the legal function across North America.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal services to the internal business team.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various types of contracts, including commercial leases, customer contracts, vendor contracts, technology agreements, and other commercial arrangements.
• Advising on routine employment matters and coordinating external employment counsel where necessary.
• Assisting with corporate law matters and transactions.
• Advising on existing contractual arrangements and questions of contract interpretation.
• Managing external legal counsel.
• Developing and maintaining a thorough knowledge of UniUni’s business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of corporate and commercial experience, preferably at a major national or regional law firm, or a combination of major firm and in-house experience.
• Experience in employment law, commercial leasing and/or transportation regulatory matters an asset but not required.
• Qualified to practice law in one or more Canadian provinces.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Practical, results‑oriented approach combined with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well and communicate with team members from other backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to work independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a dynamic and varied environment.
• Fluency in multiple languages, particularly Mandarin or French, an asset but not required.

Benefits & Work Arrangements

May be fully remote (applicant may be located anywhere in Canada). May be hybrid if applicant is located in Vancouver, Canada.

Compensation

150,000 - 185,000 CAD per year (Remote (Canada)).