Senior Manager, Legal Counsel (Canada)

Ryan; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking a Legal Counsel to assist with managing various legal matters, including contract review, negotiation, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor Degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and be licensed to practice law in Canada. This position offers hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous time off and support for continued education.

Benefits

Hybrid and Remote Work Options

Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)

Health and Dental Benefits from Day One

Tuition Reimbursement After One Year

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in legal practice.
• Licensed to practice law in Canada.
• Membership in ABA and ACC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal matters, including contract review and negotiation.
• Advise management on legal issues and manage litigation.
• Provide support for compliance and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Contract Review

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor Degree (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS

WebEx

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid and Remote Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• Up to 20 Weeks of Parental Leave Top-up (Adoption Included)

• Monthly Gym Membership OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

• Health and Dental Benefit Eligibility Effective Day One

• RRSP with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

This role assists the Legal Department with managing legal matters related to the Firm, including contract review, drafting, and negotiation (client, vendor, Firm contracts, licenses, NDAs, RFPs, confidentiality agreements). It also involves bankruptcy, collections, dispute resolution, compliance, leases, IP, employment, strategic alliances, mergers, acquisitions, and litigation support. The role may advise management on legal issues and manage litigation and outside counsel, supporting international growth, risk management, and corporate development initiatives.

Legal Counsel (Canada)

• People: Maintains rapport with Canadian business teams.
• Client: Reviews, drafts, and negotiates agreements in English and French, including client engagement, vendor, partner, referral, software agreements, NDAs, and DPAs.
• Value: Negotiates contracts, supports compliance policies, and maintains corporate governance records.
• Provides support to HR, Marketing, Operations, and manages litigation reporting and external counsel.

Duties and Responsibilities

People:

• Provides legal expertise and builds trust with stakeholders.

Client:

• Reviews and negotiates client and vendor agreements and related documents.

Value:

• Strategically assesses risks, proactively resolves issues, manages outside counsel, reviews legal documents, and supports legal protections.
• Reviews leases, construction contracts, estoppel certificates, software licenses, and other legal documents.
• Assists with bankruptcy issues, legal compliance, and other projects as needed.

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctor Degree (JD) and at least 5 years of relevant experience; licensed to practice law in Canada.

Computer Skills:

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, LMS, WebEx, and internet research.

Certificates and Licenses:

JD and license to practice law in Canada required. Membership in ABA and ACC preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May share supervisory duties over Paralegal staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran