Senior Legal Counsel

Mammoet; Guelph; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Guelph is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice and support on various issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate, commercial, and employment law, along with exceptional negotiation skills. This role involves managing litigation, ensuring compliance, and developing legal strategies to protect the company’s rights.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

GRSP match

Company sponsored events

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational Reimbursements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience at a leading law firm or in-house.
• Licensed to practice law in any Canadian Province.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal support to management on all company-related matters.
• Manage litigation and negotiate settlements.
• Prepare and review legal documents including contracts and agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Legal Research

Problem Solving

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team reporting directly to the Global Head of Legal. This role is integral to our organization, providing expert legal advice on a range of issues, ensuring we always operate within the law. The ideal candidate will possess a strong business acumen, exceptional negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of corporate, commercial, labour and employment law.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Provide expert legal support to management on all company-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as external regulations and laws.
• Manage litigation and negotiate settlements.
• Prepare and review legal documents including contracts, agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Provide proactive advice to Human Resources on rights and obligations in labour and employment matters including assistance with preliminary dispute resolution and any subsequent litigation arising therefrom.
• Develop legal strategies to protect the company’s rights and maintain its operations within the law.
• Monitor and advise on laws and regulations affecting the company.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical business-oriented legal advice.
• Contribute to internal process improvement and the development and delivery of training.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Licensed to practice law in any Canadian Province.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience at a leading law firm and / or in-house at a sophisticated organization.
• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Comprehensive and in-depth understanding of applicable law, including corporate law, commercial law, labour / employment law, and industry-specific regulations and legal procedures
• Excellent legal research, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and meet deadlines.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas
• Extensive experience in the effective management of external counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal analysis, exercise good business judgment, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Practical problem solver who is self-motivated with a high degree of initiative.
• Detail-oriented and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingualism in French / English is an asset
• Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies and government officials is an asset.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Health and Dental Benefits
• GRSP match
• Company sponsored events
• Paid vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational Reimbursements

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