Risk Management Counsel

Davies Ward Phlips Vneberg LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk Management Counsel to join their General Counsel and Risk Management team on a full-time, 12-month contract. This role is ideal for strategic thinkers with a solid legal background who can navigate complex internal risk and compliance issues. You will be responsible for reviewing outside counsel guidelines, evaluating agreements, and training staff on risk management practices. Join a diverse and inclusive work environment where your expertise will contribute to the firm's commitment to excellence in legal affairs. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a large law firm setting.
• Strong legal knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review outside counsel guidelines and evaluate agreements.
• Participate in privacy compliance projects and conduct conflict checks.
• Train lawyers and staff on risk management and compliance.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Legal Knowledge

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Join Davies’ General Counsel and Risk Management team as a Risk Management Counsel on a 12-month full-time contract. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in a large law firm setting. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will support internal risk management and legal affairs, advising on a variety of internal risk, legal and compliance issues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reviewing outside counsel guidelines
2. Evaluating and offering insights on commercial and non-disclosure agreements
3. Participating in privacy compliance projects
4. Conducting lateral conflict checks
5. Assisting with ethical wall resolution of staffing conflicts
6. Training lawyers and staff on risk management and compliance matters
7. Contributing to risk management policies and initiatives
8. Implementing information governance and retention strategies
9. Responding to non-IT sections of client questionnaires

Candidates should be strategic thinkers with strong legal knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts, in complete confidence, to [e-mail]. Please quote reference number Law-048 in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is committed to providing a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and accessible to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.