Senior Legal Counsel

Stelco; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stelco is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Hamilton office to provide high-level legal services across various legal matters such as corporate law, labor relations, and regulatory compliance. The role offers mentorship and the chance to lead complex legal initiatives while supporting the company's strategic goals. We are looking for a motivated individual with a JD/LLB and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience who excels in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' post-call experience in corporate and commercial law.
• In-house experience in manufacturing or heavy industry preferred.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on corporate projects and compliance.
• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements.
• Manage legal resources and external counsel.

Skills

Legal drafting and negotiation

Corporate law knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Education

JD / LLB

Job description

With a legacy that spans over 100 years, Stelco is a company that has grown along with Canada and its global partners. We understand that twenty-first century competition demands the highest quality products, period. So, Stelco is bringing together the people, technology, and unmatched market knowledge to, once again, take on that challenge from here at home.

Senior Legal Counsel

Stelco is currently seeking an experienced senior legal counsel to join its head office team in Hamilton, Ontario. Reporting to the President and General Counsel, you will work closely with the Company's senior leadership to provide high-level professional legal services to the organization, offering strategic guidance, practical and value-added legal advice and managing legal and regulatory matters. This role plays a critical role in areas including corporate / commercial, labour and employee relations, trade, environmental regulation, litigation and finance.

Role and Responsibilities

As senior legal counsel at Stelco, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging matters that have both national and international implications. You will benefit from direct mentorship by Stelco's President and General Counsel while you expand the scope of your legal career with the opportunity for further advancement.

Your responsibilities will include :

Provide business partners with day-to-day advice, counsel and support in all areas of law to further the interests of the business while protecting the company's legal interests.

Prepare and negotiate commercial agreements, review of sales and purchasing arrangements, advise and participate in the inception, implementation and management of special / significant projects.

Manage strategically important matters requiring sophisticated legal knowledge on a variety of legal issues and present clear recommendations to ensure legal compliance and mitigation of legal risks.

Proactively partner with business colleagues to pursue opportunities and support compliance with legislation and enhance company policies.

Assist in managing external counsel and the Company's interests in transactions and litigation matters, ensuring the efficient use of legal resources

Stay current with legal developments, best practices and emerging legal risks and responsively assist business partners in implementing policies and procedures.

In addition to your core responsibilities, you will lead cross-functional legal initiatives and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on complex legal matters.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will be a passionate, motivated, driven individual with a proven ability to get the job done. Underlying qualifications and experience include :

JD / LLB with a minimum of 10 years' post-call experience in general corporate / commercial matters, mergers & acquisitions and labour & employment.

Be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Excellent skills in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

In-house experience in manufacturing, mining or heavy industry preferred.

Superior personal and professional integrity with ability to manage multiple large-scale projects.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build cooperative relationships, with a focus on delivery of efficient and practical advice are essential to the role.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, conflicting priorities while managing a substantial workload and internal client expectations are also critical to this role.

Working conditions

Normal, fast paced office environment in a high-performance team

Applications

All interested applicants are directed to submit your cover letter and resume through our website at , attention : Sara Blake.

Only applications selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stelco is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

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