Senior Legal Counsel

Samsung Electronics; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage complex legal issues, negotiate agreements, and oversee litigation. This role supports innovative initiatives within a dynamic work environment, offering competitive perks and a focus on employee well-being.

Benefits

Employee discounts on Samsung products

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical and Dental coverage from day one

Group RRSP plan

On-site gym

Subsidized cafeteria with Starbucks coffee

4-day in-office workweek, with remote Fridays

Tuition Reimbursement and Samsung U online learning

Employee Referral program

Virtual Pet Care

Additional Well Being Days

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of legal practice, in law firms or as in-house counsel.
• Experience in commercial litigation.
• Knowledge of privacy law and employment law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS and product terms.
• Support junior lawyers and handle litigation matters.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Risk Assessment

Corporate Compliance

Education

Law degree from a Canadian or recognized international law school

Job description

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Our Perks

• Employee discounts on Samsung products
• Competitive salary and incentives
• Medical and Dental coverage from day one
• Group RRSP plan
• On-site gym
• Subsidized cafeteria with Starbucks coffee
• 4-day in-office workweek, with remote Fridays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Samsung U online learning
• Employee Referral program
• Virtual Pet Care
• Additional Well Being Days

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will handle complex legal issues, negotiate agreements, oversee litigation, and advise stakeholders on legal risks. You will work with a supportive legal team on corporate, litigation, and compliance matters to support innovative initiatives.

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS, license, and product terms
• Support junior lawyers and handle litigation matters, including class actions
• Assist with product safety and regulatory compliance
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
• Handle corporate compliance investigations and employment law issues
• Support other legal and commercial needs
• Report on legal and regulatory issues impacting business

Requirements

Education

• Law degree from a Canadian or recognized international law school
• Bar admission and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or other Canadian province

Experience

• 6-10 years of legal practice, in law firms or as in-house counsel
• Experience in commercial litigation
• Knowledge of privacy law and employment law is a plus

Samsung is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We reserve the right to modify or remove the job posting at any time.