Director, Legal & Contracts

Eastlink; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in Kingswear is seeking a Director of Legal & Contracts to oversee in-house legal services. This role requires strong legal expertise and business acumen, along with at least 5 years of experience in commercial law. Responsibilities include providing strategic legal advice, drafting commercial agreements, and ensuring compliance. Join a company that values employee growth and diversity, offering a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards offerings

Group Health benefits

Fitness discounts

Access to employee pricing programs

1000+ courses through Learning portal

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in commercial law, ideally in a corporate environment.
• Strong ability to assess legal risk and deliver practical advice.
• Experience with technology-related transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on legal support to advance business objectives.
• Provide strategic legal advice and participate in contract execution.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements.

Skills

Legal expertise

Business acumen

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Complex negotiations

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Job description

Designated office:
Eastlink
6080 Young St, Halifax NS B3K 5M3

This position is:
100% in office

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data & and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self‑identify during the application process.

Are you a strategic legal leader who thrives on rolling up your sleeves and making things happen? We’re seeking a Director, Legal & Contracts to lead the delivery of in‑house legal services—providing not only expert counsel, but also hands‑on execution across a wide range of legal and business matters.

This is a high‑impact role for someone who combines legal expertise with business acumen, and who enjoys being deeply involved in shaping and implementing solutions that drive organizational success. If you bring an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment—this could be the perfect fit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, hands‑on legal support that advances business objectives while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.
• Provide strategic legal advice and actively participate in the execution of initiatives, contracts, and corporate programs.
• Monitor, interpret, and advise on current and emerging legislation to support informed, forward‑looking decisions.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements that align with operational and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel on specialized matters such as litigation or complex regulatory issues.
• Serve as a proactive business partner across departments, advising on governance, employment law, privacy, cybersecurity, collective bargaining, and equity‑related matters.
• Lead or contribute to the development and implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and legal frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and active membership with the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in commercial law, ideally within a corporate commercial or in‑house legal environment.
• Strong ability to assess legal risk and deliver practical, solution‑oriented advice.
• Proven experience with complex negotiations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels.
• Business acumen and a deep understanding of how legal strategy supports organizational goals.
• Experience with technology‑related commercial transactions, is considered an asset.

What You Can Expect by Joining the Team

• Our people make the difference!
• Supportive leadership who truly cares about your employee experience and career with us!
• We value your growth and development throughout your career!
• Competitive Total Rewards offerings!
• Group Health benefits for you and your family!
• Access to employee and family assistance program and resources!
• Amazing Fitness discounts for you and a family member!
• Perks including Eastlink employee pricing on car rentals, hotel stays and much more!
• Access to 1000+ courses through our Eastlink Learning portal!
• Community is at the heart of everything we do!

Why Choose Eastlink?

Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning, and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team “on the ground” not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

Get your career started with us and stay with us, your journey begins here!