Senior Corporate Counsel

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in New Brunswick is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to support its Legal Department. This role involves providing strategic legal and commercial advice on transactions, negotiations, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, over 6 years of corporate/commercial experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. The position is integral to guiding senior leadership in a fast-paced business environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on legal risks and mitigation strategies.
• Provide strategic legal and commercial advice.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management abilities

Education

Law degree from recognized institution (LLB or JD)

Job description

We are currently seeking an exceptional legal professional to join our dynamic Legal Department at our Saint John, New Brunswick headquarters. The Senior Corporate Counsel reports directly to the General Counsel and is integral to supporting a large, complex business in a fast-paced environment.

As part of our team, you will provide strategic legal and commercial advice on a wide range of issues, including transactions, contracts, risk management, and negotiations with third parties.

Qualifications

• Law degree from recognized institution (LLB or JD)
• Minimum 6 years of experience
• Corporate/commercial experience gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively at all levels of the organization
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership and business units on legal risks and mitigation strategies
• Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to multiple levels of the organization
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions