Senior Legal Counsel & Compliance Leader (On-Site)

NextStar Energy; Windsor; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NextStar Energy is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the on-site legal team in Windsor, Ontario. You will advise on employment, regulatory, contracts, and governance matters, and provide training on legal and compliance topics.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience, Ontario licensure, and a strong track record in corporate and commercial law. You will design policies, oversee programs, and interact with executives to support business objectives.

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.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Integrity & ethics

Prioritization

Education

Ontario license to practice law

Job description

NextStar Energy is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the on-site legal team in Windsor, Ontario. You will advise on employment, regulatory, contracts, and governance matters, and provide training on legal and compliance topics.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience, Ontario licensure, and a strong track record in corporate and commercial law. You will design policies, oversee programs, and interact with executives to support business objectives.