Senior Legal Counsel

120 Fragomen (Canada) Co.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 109,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP

Paid time off

Job summary

Fragomen is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Office of General Counsel, reporting to the Associate General Counsel for North America. The role focuses on international commercial contracts and corporate transactions, with involvement in expansion initiatives, governance, and data privacy.

Ideal candidates hold a law degree and active license, with 6–10 years of cross-border contract experience, preferably from a large or mid-sized firm with global clients.

Qualifications

• Law degree and active license to practice law required.
• 6-10 years of experience with high volume international commercial contracts and transactional M&A work.
• Experience at large or mid-sized law firm with global practice supporting cross-border issues; in-house experience a plus.
• Entrepreneurial quickness balanced with professional acumen; strong collaboration and strategic problem solving.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple time-sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Leading international commercial contract matters: drafting, reviewing and negotiating client and vendor contracts and commercial leases.
• Assisting with expansion initiatives including lateral hires, mergers and acquisitions, and establishing new offices or joint ventures.
• Handling general corporate transactional matters including MSAs, RFPs, and NDAs; responding to client compliance requests.
• Third party due diligence related to vendors and local counsel; addressing inquiries from vendors and client teams.
• Providing guidance on ethical issues such as conflicts of interest and handling corporate governance functions.
• Assisting with data privacy matters in collaboration with the Data Privacy team.
• Ad hoc projects including future office openings.

Job description

About the Role

Fragomen is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic and globally integrated Office of General Counsel (OGC). Reporting to the Associate General Counsel for North America, this position will provide legal counsel and support to Fragomen’s North American offices and collaborate with OGC colleagues in EMEA, LATAM and APAC. The focus of this position is corporate transactional matters, including client and vendor contracts, but also includes evaluating compliance initiatives, coordinating an array of projects and business reviews, and developing policies and procedures related to Fragomen’s legal practice. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) supports the firm’s core business with a wide range of transactional, regulatory and advisory legal work. The team addresses areas such as commercial contracts, compliance, employment, corporate governance, sanctions and litigation. Team members collaborate globally with other OGC colleagues, local advisors and other corporate functions supporting Fragomen offices. This position will work closely with colleagues in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading international commercial contract matters: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating client and vendor contracts and commercial leases
• Assisting with the development, approach, and strategies for the Firm’s global expansion initiatives, including lateral hires, mergers and acquisitions, legal and corporate governance in opening new offices or entering into joint ventures and pursuing other innovative expansion opportunities
• Handling general corporate transactional matters: Complex MSAs, RFPs & NDAs; responding to client compliance requests
• Third party due diligence: The Firm undertakes a very thorough due diligence of its vendors (especially local counsel) through a program overseen by the Office of General Counsel. This role will aid in responding to inquiries from vendors and Fragomen client teams regarding third party contractual/compliance obligations
• Providing advice on ethical issues such as potential conflicts of interest
• Attending to key corporate secretarial governance functions
• Assisting with data privacy issues, in conjunction with the firm’s Data Privacy team
• Ad hoc projects, including working on future new office openings

Requirements

• Law degree and active license to practice law required
• 6-10 years of experience with high volume international commercial contracts (drafting, reviewing and negotiating) and transactional M&A work essential
• Experience practicing at a large or mid-sized law firm, preferably one with a substantial global practice supporting global clients with cross border legal issues; ideally augmented by experience in‑house
• Entrepreneurial quickness balanced with professional acumen. Able to deal effectively with strategic issues as well as tactical operational details.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations relevant to client onboarding
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment balancing multiple time‑sensitive matters
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work product
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and communication skills.
• Understanding of cultural differences and ways of working
• Requires gravitas, credibility and self‑confidence, but also considerable collaboration.
• Must be a team player
• Work with a strong sense of professional pride, possess a strong work ethic, be proactive, enthusiastic and flexible, and have exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics, as well as a commitment to inclusivity and a respect for others
• Superior writing and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to adapt style and format while maintaining substance to the audience

Compensation

The salary range for this role reflects a variety of factors considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. Placement within the range will vary based on these factors, and compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data. A reasonable and good‑faith estimate of the current salary range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is: $109,000.00 - $131,000.00

You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, RRSP, and paid time off plans.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre‑employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations. We use limited AI‑assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision‑making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.

Fragomen is the leading global immigration law firm with more than 6,000 professionals in nearly 70 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, delivering services in over 170 countries. Ranked on both the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, the firm is widely recognized for its leadership in immigration law and commitment to fostering a culture where diverse attorneys thrive and all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed.

Fragomen helps corporations and individuals navigate the complexities of global mobility and provides end‑to‑end support across the immigration lifecycle, from strategic planning and policy design to compliance, government investigations, litigation and more. The firm combines legal acumen and advanced digital capabilities to simplify global mobility and deliver smarter, faster and more adaptive solutions via a suite of technology brands—including Nomadic, its business travel platform that enables real‑time compliance, WorkRight, its multi‑jurisdictional employment verification software and Simple Citizen, a digital solution designed to streamline the pathway to US citizenship.

With a global presence, multidisciplinary approach and investment in technology, Fragomen is uniquely positioned to address today’s immigration challenges and shape the future of workforce mobility. Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

At Fragomen, we do meaningful and impactful work for our clients and put a focus on our Responsible Business Practices: #LifeAtFragomen: We drive innovation and change. We respect colleagues, embrace diversity, and empower others. #FragomenForward: At Fragomen, pursuing an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce goes beyond a policy. It’s part of our DNA—and always has been. Year after year, we are recognized as leaders in diversity in our industry.

Giving Back. We have a deep history of giving back to the communities where we live and work—and we continue that mission today. Serving the less fortunate by providing advice and community support where it is most needed allows us to help immigrants secure a better future for themselves and their families. Corporate Social Responsibility. We believe there is more to success in business than generating profit—we want to do well by doing good.

We are committed to considering the impact that our business decisions have on our people, our planet, the communities in which we work and our clients. Sustainability. Fragomen is focused on sustainability in our business operations and practices—and we know there is much work to be done, with countless opportunities available to minimize our impact on the environment.

Well‑being. We are committed to implementing firmwide initiatives that support the health and wellness of our people, including programs to address work‑life balance and benefits that cover a wide range of well‑being needs of all employees. Our #FragomenWorks program provides the ability to be successful at home or in the office, via Hybrid & Remote work arrangements. Our Feedback Works process includes three managerial check‑ins per year to help you progress in your career. Unique learning programs like: Fragomen Academy, Leadership Academy, Practical Management Academy, and Regional Development Conferences.