Regional Corporate Counsel - Insurance / Disaster Property Restoration (Remote - Ontario)

First Onsite - CA; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the restoration industry seeks a Regional Corporate Counsel to provide strategic legal advice and lead initiatives that safeguard operational excellence. The role demands 5+ years of legal experience, strong negotiation skills, and a collaborative approach to engage effectively with stakeholders. You will be instrumental in navigating complex legal landscapes while ensuring compliance and managing high-stakes negotiations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• A licensed lawyer, called to the bar in Ontario.
• 5+ years of legal practice in high-volume environments required.
• Experience drafting commercial contracts and strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters.
• Draft and review contracts, including master service agreements.
• Engage in cross-border compliance strategy alignment.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Risk management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Undergraduate and Law degree

Job description

At First Onsite, we lead the restoration industry with the best HUMAN POWER-our people.

Joining our team as the Regional Corporate Counsel means stepping into a pivotal leadership role where your legal expertise and strategic insight will shape the success of our business operations. You will advise on corporate, commercial, regulatory, risk, employment, and litigation matters, becoming a trusted partner in navigating complex legal landscapes. Our work is rewarding, and we see the direct impact of the services we provide to our clients. This is your opportunity to lead transformative initiatives, influence key business decisions, and be a trusted advisor to the leadership team in Canada. As part of the legal team, you'll receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unmatched opportunities for professional growth within a forward-thinking, values-driven organization.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF REGIONAL CORPORATE COUNSEL

As the Regional Corporate Counsel at First Onsite, your day may begin with strategic discussions with senior leadership, where your insights shape key decisions on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. You navigate high-stakes negotiations, drafting and reviewing contracts, including master service agreements and vendor agreements, ensuring that every detail aligns with the company's goals and mitigates risk.

Midday may involve providing advice on employment or liability matters, addressing complex issues that require balancing legal rigor with business practicality. You engage with cross-border teams to align compliance strategies across jurisdictions, maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Your afternoon could be spent guiding legal diligence for an acquisition or overseeing the resolution of a litigation matter, demonstrating your ability to think several steps ahead, much like playing "three-dimensional chess." Whether as part of a project team or collaborating with external counsel, you drive outcomes that protect and propel the business forward.

As the day closes, you may reflect on the tangible impact of your work in ensuring operational excellence and safeguarding the company's interests, knowing you are part of a values-driven organization that prioritizes quality and collaboration.

Qualifications :

• Undergraduate and Law degree
• A licensed lawyer, called to the bar in Ontario, and eligible to practice law in the province of Ontario. Membership in additional Canadian jurisdictions is a plus.
• 5+ years of legal practice and experience in high-volume environments with a strong regional player or top-tier law firm is preferred.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, master services and vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and more.
• Experience in industries such as restoration, construction, and other regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of liability and risk management matters.
• Proven ability to lead and manage high-level projects, including strategic legal initiatives that involve "three-dimensional chess" complexity.
• Excellent strategic thinking with a capacity to resolve sensitive and multifaceted legal issues while focusing on the bigger picture.
• Exceptional communication skills with a collaborative and approachable style, able to confidently engage with executives and stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain business relationships across borders, with cultural sensitivity and professionalism.
• Self-motivated and quality-driven, with a proven ability to excel in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Strong commitment to delivering results while managing competing demands effectively.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, First Onsite Restoration will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources or the Hiring Manager of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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