Essential Functions:
- Take care of the day-to-day management of the legal affairs of the Company and its subsidiaries
- Experienced in drafting and reviewing contractual agreements and other legal documents, including shareholder agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and corporate financings
- Supervise Law Clerks
- Provide assistance to stakeholders with respect to various annual and other filings with regulators in both Canadian and international jurisdictions
- Provide information, support and direction to outside counsel representing the Company in litigation and other matters
- Work with management and external counsel on intellectual property related matters, as may be required from time to time
Requirements:
- Ability to run corporate law files independently
- Ability to complete transactions from start to finish
- Self-starter and ability to work independently under minimal supervision
- Experience drafting legal documents
- Legal Research skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, work under pressure and work as a flexible team player
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent analytic, legal drafting, oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Education:
- A University degree in Law
- Member of the Bar Association of any of the Canadian provinces or territories.
Work Experience:
- Between 3-5 years of experience as a lawyer in corporate or commercial law gained in private practice or as in-house counsel.
We support diversity and equity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability.
We respect the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should any accommodation be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burlington, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Certificate of Standing (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, ON
