Senior Legal Counsel

NextStar Energy; Windsor; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextStar Energy in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its on-site legal team. You will provide strategic legal advice across employment, regulatory, contracts, and environmental matters, supporting a fast-growing battery manufacturing facility.

The role requires a law degree and 10+ years of experience, strong ethics, and the ability to train colleagues, develop governance practices, and interact with executive management and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or LL.M. degree and licensed to practice law in Ontario.
• 10+ years of experience as a practising lawyer.
• Experience with corporate law, compliance, labour & employment, and safety & environmental issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate and commercial laws, including governance practices and requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and oral/written skills.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effectively organize and manage priorities to meet business objectives.
• Business development experience and previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and provide timely counsel on a variety of legal and compliance topics, including employment, labour, regulatory matters, litigation, health and safety, environment and business contracts.
• Provide legal and compliance training to internal clients and for the organization.
• Develop strategies and design, create and establish corporate practices, policies, and procedures.
• Review company policies and practices on a regular basis to ensure compliance.
• Provide oversight, direction, and maintenance of various corporate programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and general reports for executive management.
• Prepare for audits and investigations by developing strategies, maintaining records, and designing procedures.
• Prepare, review and negotiate company contracts and other legal documents.
• Communicate with outside counsel, as needed.
• Generate accurate work products as required and on time.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance and interaction with employees and management is required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Oral/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional ethics and integrity

Prioritization and time management

Business development experience

Education

LL.B. or LL.M. Degree and licensed to practice law in Ontario

Job description

This posting reflects a current vacancy.

NextStar Energy (NSE) is Canada's first large-scale battery manufacturing facility. Located in Windsor, Ontario, NextStar Energy is dedicated to the development and innovation of sustainable and efficient energy solutions, empowering the future of mobility.

At NextStar Energy, you're joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail oriented Senior Legal Counsel to join our on-site legal team here in Windsor, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Advise and provide timely counsel on a variety of legal and compliance topics, including but not limited to, employment, labour, regulatory matters, litigation, health and safety, environment and business contracts.
• Provide legal and compliance training to internal clients and for the organization.
• Develop strategies and design, create and establish corporate practices, policies, and procedures.
• Review company policies and practices on a regular basis to ensure for compliance.
• Provide oversight, direction, and maintenance of various corporate programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and general reports for executive management.
• Prepare for the possibility of audits and investigations by developing strategies, maintaining records, and designing procedures.
• Prepare, review and negotiate company contracts and other legal documents.
• Communicate with outside counsel, as needed.
• Generate accurate work products as required and on time.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance and interaction with employees and management is required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or LL.M. Degree and licensed to practice law in the Province of Ontario
• 10+ years of experience as a practising lawyer in a law firm or as in-house counsel
• Experience with and exposure to corporate law, compliance, labour & employment issues, and safety & environmental issues
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of corporate and commercial laws, including corporate secretary and governance practices and requirements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and oral/written skills
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity and excellent interpersonal skills
• Effectively organize and manage priorities to meet the business objectives
• Business development experience and previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!

NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. NextStar Energy is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.