Senior Counsel

Life After Law Inc.; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 170 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

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Benefits package

Professional development

Work-life balance

Annual bonus

Resumo da oferta

Life After Law Inc. in Toronto, ON, is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance to internal stakeholders and lead parts of the corporate legal function. You will draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, mentor team members, and oversee privacy compliance while representing the company in industry associations.

The ideal candidate holds anLL.B. or JD and is a member in good standing of the Ontario Bar, with approximately 7–10 years of relevant experience in corporate

Qualificações

• LL.B. or JD degree and member in good standing of the Bar of Ontario.
• Approximately 7–10 years of pertinent legal experience with strong corporate/commercial expertise.
• Experience in the financial services or regulated industries is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Provide strategic legal guidance and manage legal risks.
• Advise on privacy matters including data protection and compliance.
• Stay updated on relevant legal trends and developments.
• Oversee and mentor the legal team and represent the company at industry associations.

Conhecimentos

Corporate & commercial law

Leadership

Contract drafting

Privacy & data protection

Interpersonal communication

Formação académica

LL.B. or JD

Ontario Bar admission

Descrição da oferta de emprego

LIFE AFTER LAW is Canada’s national recruitment firm dedicated to placing lawyers in private practice, corporate counsel, quasi-legal, and executive roles.

25+ years developing lasting relationships with lawyers, law firms and companies

This is an excellent opportunity to work as a Senior Counsel at a dynamic and thriving national company, join their well established legal team and report to the Associate General Counsel. This lawyer will offer strategic and legal guidance to internal stakeholders, manage and mentor certain team members, provide corporate and commercial expertise, all within a collegial organization that offers work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of sophisticated commercial agreements;
• Establish strong relationships with business partners and offer pragmatic legal advice and strategic guidance, while managing legal risks;
• Advise on privacy related matters, such as: data protection and compliance;
• Stay abreast of pertinent legal trends and developments;
• Oversee legal team members and provide applicable support, guidance and mentoring; and
• Represent the company at applicable industry associations.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• An LL.B. or JD degree and be a member in good standing of the Bar of Ontario;
• Approximately 7-10 years of pertinent legal experience with strong corporate and commercial expertise;
• Experience in the financial services industry (or a regulated industry) considered an asset;
• Solid contract drafting, negotiating and reviewing expertise;
• Experience in privacy and data protection;
• Solid business acumen and ability to attain business objectives and manage legal risks;
• Pragmatic and solution oriented;
• Solid leadership skills to train and manage certain team members;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and organizational skills; and
• Ability to handle competing priorities and work collaboartively.

This is truly an outstanding opportunity to work for a large national company as a Senior Counsel on sophisticated matters in a thriving and collaborative milieu that offers a competitive compensation scheme, an attractive benefits package, professional development opportunities and work life balance.

We thank all applicants. Only those with the required expertise will be contacted.

This is an active opening for a current role.

Compensation includes a base salary of $170,000 - $190,000, as well as an annual bonus opportunity, benefits and employer-matched contributions.

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