For further information on the organization, please visit Canadian Transportation Agency
Learn more about the CTA by listening to what our employees and Chair/CEO have to say about our workplace in this video.
Closing date: 17 April 2019 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.
Apply online
Important messages
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Assessment accommodation
Duties
Agency legal counsels provide strategic legal and policy advice to Members of the Canadian Transportation Agency and its staff on a broad range of issues raised in dispute proceedings and regulatory matters dealt with by the Agency under the Canada Transportation Act and other acts that the Agency is responsible to apply. Legal counsels assist the Agency in oral hearings and in the drafting of decisions, orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and various policy instruments. Legal counsels also represent the Agency in appeals before the Federal Court of Appeal and in proceedings before other courts an tribunals.
Work environment
Come work for the federal government’s first independent regulatory body: The Canadian Transportation Agency. An important mission: The Canadian Transportation Agency is a small organization (about 280 people) with an important mission – to advance Canadians’ economic and social well-being by: Helping to keep the national transportation system running efficiently and smoothly.
Protecting the fundamental right of persons with disabilities to accessible transportation.
Providing consumer protection for air travellers.
A great place to work: We are committed to creating a healthy and respectful workplace. Our small size enables us to meet regularly at all-staff events, and encourages dialogue and collaboration – both between managers and employees, and through inter-branch networks and tiger teams. You will have the opportunity to get to know and collaborate with many colleagues across the Agency. We are located at 15 Eddy, in the heart of Gatineau, with easy access to fitness facilities, public transportation and restaurants.
Intent of the process
The intent of this selection process is to staff determinate and/or indeterminate positions. A pool of qualified candidates could be created to staff future positions with various tenures (indeterminate, determinate, deployment, acting, and assignment/secondment) with similar requirements, various language requirements and profiles and various security requirements. Results of this staffing process may be used for similar positions in the Agency and other departments and agencies in the federal government.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION: Membership in good standing of the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE: Recent* and significant** experience in providing strategic*** legal advice to clients, as a legal counsel, on complex**** issues relating to administrative tribunal proceedings or in respect to regulatory matters.
Recent* and significant** experience, as a legal counsel, in administrative law. Recent is defined as within the last seven (7) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed the duties for approximately three (3) years. ***Strategic refers to legal advice that addresses and takes into account all considerations relevant to the specific context of the client such as the political environment, competitive landscape, operational requirements, policy objectives, realities of a specific industry, short to long term opportunities, challenges or risks. ****Complex is defined as involving multiple competing issues raised in a delicate or highly sensitive context, involving multiple parties, or dealing with novel questions of law.
KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of the Canada Transportation Act. Knowledge of administrative law. Knowledge of the mandate and activities of the Canadian Transportation Agency.
ABILITIES: Ability to provide advice to senior officials on administrative law issues, including on procedural matters raised in Agency proceedings. Ability to develop legal positions on litigation cases before the Federal Court of Appeal. Ability to successfully carry out complex and demanding work assignments. Ability to maintain a consistently high level of productivity in an environment of numerous competing demands. Ability to communicate effectively orally. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY: Showing initiative and being action-oriented. Working effectively with others. Reliability. Thinking things through. Client service orientation.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE: Recent* and significant** experience, as a legal counsel, in one or more of the following fields of law or practice: transportation law, constitutional law, human rights law, regulatory law, labour law, or litigation.
Recent* experience working as a lawyer for an administrative tribunal or a government body that investigates complaints or issues complex regulatory authorizations.
Recent* experience representing an administrative tribunal as counsel during a public hearing.
Recent* experience representing an administrative tribunal or a government body before the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada or Superior Courts of the provinces or territories or federal administrative tribunals.
Recent* experience representing clients before the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada or Superior Courts of the provinces or territories or federal administrative tribunals.
Recent* experience with the federal regulatory development process.
Recent* experience providing advice on the application of the Canadian Transportation Act of the Air Transportation Regulations. Recent is defined as within the last seven (7) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed the duties for approximately three (3) years.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT Availability and willingness to travel for several days at a time for hearings, appeals or conferences. Availability and willingness to work after hours from time to time and overtime, as required. Willingness to carry a personnel communication device after working hours and during weekends to monitor urgent matters. The successful candidate(s) will work at the Canadian Transportation Agency's headquarters in Gatineau.
Conditions of employment
Reliability security clearance
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
A written examination may be administered. An interview may be administered. Reference checks may be sought. Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application (for internal candidates). All written communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidate. Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form (for internal candidates). Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application. VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is your responsibility, as an applicant, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications and that adhere to the stipulated format. Please note that it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is "met" or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples which clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications. The Asset Qualifications contained in the Statement of Merit Criteria may be used as a screening tool. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET EACH FACTOR OF THE SCREENING CRITERIA (EXPERIENCE) FOR ALL ESSENTIAL AND APPLICABLE ASSET QUALIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users, including users from outside the Public Service (some email systems block these types of email). Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent could be considered for deployment. Locations, dates and times for exams and/or interviews will be determined by the employer. Scheduling of alternative exam and interview dates will only be considered for religious reasons, death in the family, in cases of serious illness or for a reasonable reason approved by the selection committee. A doctor's certificate or other proof will be required. Pass marks will be established for each qualifications. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. Cut-off scores and/or top-down approach may be used at any stage of the staffing process if there are a sufficient number of candidates to meet anticipated staffing needs. The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Apr 22, 2019
Full time
For further information on the organization, please visit Canadian Transportation Agency
Learn more about the CTA by listening to what our employees and Chair/CEO have to say about our workplace in this video.
Closing date: 17 April 2019 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.
Apply online
Important messages
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Assessment accommodation
Duties
Agency legal counsels provide strategic legal and policy advice to Members of the Canadian Transportation Agency and its staff on a broad range of issues raised in dispute proceedings and regulatory matters dealt with by the Agency under the Canada Transportation Act and other acts that the Agency is responsible to apply. Legal counsels assist the Agency in oral hearings and in the drafting of decisions, orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and various policy instruments. Legal counsels also represent the Agency in appeals before the Federal Court of Appeal and in proceedings before other courts an tribunals.
Work environment
Come work for the federal government’s first independent regulatory body: The Canadian Transportation Agency. An important mission: The Canadian Transportation Agency is a small organization (about 280 people) with an important mission – to advance Canadians’ economic and social well-being by: Helping to keep the national transportation system running efficiently and smoothly.
Protecting the fundamental right of persons with disabilities to accessible transportation.
Providing consumer protection for air travellers.
A great place to work: We are committed to creating a healthy and respectful workplace. Our small size enables us to meet regularly at all-staff events, and encourages dialogue and collaboration – both between managers and employees, and through inter-branch networks and tiger teams. You will have the opportunity to get to know and collaborate with many colleagues across the Agency. We are located at 15 Eddy, in the heart of Gatineau, with easy access to fitness facilities, public transportation and restaurants.
Intent of the process
The intent of this selection process is to staff determinate and/or indeterminate positions. A pool of qualified candidates could be created to staff future positions with various tenures (indeterminate, determinate, deployment, acting, and assignment/secondment) with similar requirements, various language requirements and profiles and various security requirements. Results of this staffing process may be used for similar positions in the Agency and other departments and agencies in the federal government.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION: Membership in good standing of the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE: Recent* and significant** experience in providing strategic*** legal advice to clients, as a legal counsel, on complex**** issues relating to administrative tribunal proceedings or in respect to regulatory matters.
Recent* and significant** experience, as a legal counsel, in administrative law. Recent is defined as within the last seven (7) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed the duties for approximately three (3) years. ***Strategic refers to legal advice that addresses and takes into account all considerations relevant to the specific context of the client such as the political environment, competitive landscape, operational requirements, policy objectives, realities of a specific industry, short to long term opportunities, challenges or risks. ****Complex is defined as involving multiple competing issues raised in a delicate or highly sensitive context, involving multiple parties, or dealing with novel questions of law.
KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of the Canada Transportation Act. Knowledge of administrative law. Knowledge of the mandate and activities of the Canadian Transportation Agency.
ABILITIES: Ability to provide advice to senior officials on administrative law issues, including on procedural matters raised in Agency proceedings. Ability to develop legal positions on litigation cases before the Federal Court of Appeal. Ability to successfully carry out complex and demanding work assignments. Ability to maintain a consistently high level of productivity in an environment of numerous competing demands. Ability to communicate effectively orally. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY: Showing initiative and being action-oriented. Working effectively with others. Reliability. Thinking things through. Client service orientation.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE: Recent* and significant** experience, as a legal counsel, in one or more of the following fields of law or practice: transportation law, constitutional law, human rights law, regulatory law, labour law, or litigation.
Recent* experience working as a lawyer for an administrative tribunal or a government body that investigates complaints or issues complex regulatory authorizations.
Recent* experience representing an administrative tribunal as counsel during a public hearing.
Recent* experience representing an administrative tribunal or a government body before the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada or Superior Courts of the provinces or territories or federal administrative tribunals.
Recent* experience representing clients before the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada or Superior Courts of the provinces or territories or federal administrative tribunals.
Recent* experience with the federal regulatory development process.
Recent* experience providing advice on the application of the Canadian Transportation Act of the Air Transportation Regulations. Recent is defined as within the last seven (7) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed the duties for approximately three (3) years.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT Availability and willingness to travel for several days at a time for hearings, appeals or conferences. Availability and willingness to work after hours from time to time and overtime, as required. Willingness to carry a personnel communication device after working hours and during weekends to monitor urgent matters. The successful candidate(s) will work at the Canadian Transportation Agency's headquarters in Gatineau.
Conditions of employment
Reliability security clearance
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
A written examination may be administered. An interview may be administered. Reference checks may be sought. Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application (for internal candidates). All written communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidate. Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form (for internal candidates). Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application. VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is your responsibility, as an applicant, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications and that adhere to the stipulated format. Please note that it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is "met" or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples which clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications. The Asset Qualifications contained in the Statement of Merit Criteria may be used as a screening tool. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET EACH FACTOR OF THE SCREENING CRITERIA (EXPERIENCE) FOR ALL ESSENTIAL AND APPLICABLE ASSET QUALIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users, including users from outside the Public Service (some email systems block these types of email). Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent could be considered for deployment. Locations, dates and times for exams and/or interviews will be determined by the employer. Scheduling of alternative exam and interview dates will only be considered for religious reasons, death in the family, in cases of serious illness or for a reasonable reason approved by the selection committee. A doctor's certificate or other proof will be required. Pass marks will be established for each qualifications. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. Cut-off scores and/or top-down approach may be used at any stage of the staffing process if there are a sufficient number of candidates to meet anticipated staffing needs. The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
ABOUT US At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource – our people. As Alberta’s largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2019 REPORTS TO: General Counsel & Corporate Secretary TITLE: Legal Counsel (E19-065) DEPARTMENT: Legal /Audit WORK LOCATION/OFFICE: Calgary STATUS: 01 Full Time - Salaried NUMBER OF HIRES: 1.00
Why Join Our Team? At FortisAlberta, our employees matter. We work in a customer-focused and team-oriented environment where the safety of our employees and communities is paramount, our customers’ needs are a top priority and the reliability of their electricity service is critical. By joining the FortisAlberta family, you will become part of a collaborative and communicative culture, one that is respectful of our history, while focused on the future and the opportunities it brings. At FortisAlberta, we power Alberta communities and empower our people to do their best work. What Are We Looking For? FortisAlberta is looking for a Lawyer who has demonstrated success in providing legal and strategic guidance to a wide variety of corporate leaders. As Legal Counsel, we require someone with strong business acumen and a strategic understanding and application of contractual and legal obligations. You will make recommendations and influence non-legal audiences by identifying opportunities, providing advice and conducting careful analysis. Additionally, you will support assigned departments on various initiatives by building relationships to guide leaders and corporate strategy for successful outcomes. Reporting to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Legal Counsel acts as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders and executives responding to immediate business needs and overall corporate and operational goals. What will you bring to the Role?
A drive for results, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, lead and execute with excellence on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Solid business acumen, capable of applying jurisprudence and strategic thinking experience at corporate level; demonstrated capability to guide the business with their contractual and legal obligations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, in order to manage multiple priorities and competing demands with tight timelines.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain, advocate, write, express and present facts and ideas in a clear and convincing manner to a variety of audiences.
Proven ability to translate legal information to an understandable format for non-legal audiences.
Demonstrated ability to make recommendations and influence outcomes by providing practical advice based on contextual assessment, a demonstrated willingness to learn, and the creation of stakeholder confidence.
Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide timely solutions that are appreciative of, and advance strategic operational goals.
Demonstrated ability to engage in critical strategic thinking and make difficult decisions and exercise judgment based on careful analysis.
Proven ability to identify, create, and take advantage of new learning opportunities.
Demonstrated willingness build a solid understanding of related law and practice and keep abreast of current developments and trends.
Other Qualifications we are looking for:
A law degree (LLB or JD) and a member of a provincial bar plus a minimum of 7 years of related legal experience.
Procurement and Contracts experience strongly preferred.
Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, would be considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability in using MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP and SuccessFactors would be considered an asset.
TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION: Please submit your resume via the button below: "Apply"
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
If you receive an error message when applying, please contact the system administrator at: Recruitment@fortisalberta.com
Apr 25, 2019
Full time
ABOUT US At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource – our people. As Alberta’s largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2019 REPORTS TO: General Counsel & Corporate Secretary TITLE: Legal Counsel (E19-065) DEPARTMENT: Legal /Audit WORK LOCATION/OFFICE: Calgary STATUS: 01 Full Time - Salaried NUMBER OF HIRES: 1.00
Why Join Our Team? At FortisAlberta, our employees matter. We work in a customer-focused and team-oriented environment where the safety of our employees and communities is paramount, our customers’ needs are a top priority and the reliability of their electricity service is critical. By joining the FortisAlberta family, you will become part of a collaborative and communicative culture, one that is respectful of our history, while focused on the future and the opportunities it brings. At FortisAlberta, we power Alberta communities and empower our people to do their best work. What Are We Looking For? FortisAlberta is looking for a Lawyer who has demonstrated success in providing legal and strategic guidance to a wide variety of corporate leaders. As Legal Counsel, we require someone with strong business acumen and a strategic understanding and application of contractual and legal obligations. You will make recommendations and influence non-legal audiences by identifying opportunities, providing advice and conducting careful analysis. Additionally, you will support assigned departments on various initiatives by building relationships to guide leaders and corporate strategy for successful outcomes. Reporting to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Legal Counsel acts as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders and executives responding to immediate business needs and overall corporate and operational goals. What will you bring to the Role?
A drive for results, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, lead and execute with excellence on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Solid business acumen, capable of applying jurisprudence and strategic thinking experience at corporate level; demonstrated capability to guide the business with their contractual and legal obligations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, in order to manage multiple priorities and competing demands with tight timelines.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain, advocate, write, express and present facts and ideas in a clear and convincing manner to a variety of audiences.
Proven ability to translate legal information to an understandable format for non-legal audiences.
Demonstrated ability to make recommendations and influence outcomes by providing practical advice based on contextual assessment, a demonstrated willingness to learn, and the creation of stakeholder confidence.
Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide timely solutions that are appreciative of, and advance strategic operational goals.
Demonstrated ability to engage in critical strategic thinking and make difficult decisions and exercise judgment based on careful analysis.
Proven ability to identify, create, and take advantage of new learning opportunities.
Demonstrated willingness build a solid understanding of related law and practice and keep abreast of current developments and trends.
Other Qualifications we are looking for:
A law degree (LLB or JD) and a member of a provincial bar plus a minimum of 7 years of related legal experience.
Procurement and Contracts experience strongly preferred.
Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, would be considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability in using MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP and SuccessFactors would be considered an asset.
TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION: Please submit your resume via the button below: "Apply"
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
If you receive an error message when applying, please contact the system administrator at: Recruitment@fortisalberta.com
ABOUT US At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource – our people. As Alberta’s largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2019 REPORTS TO: General Counsel & Corporate Secretary TITLE: Legal Counsel (E19-065) DEPARTMENT: Legal /Audit WORK LOCATION/OFFICE: Calgary STATUS: 01 Full Time - Salaried NUMBER OF HIRES: 1.00
Why Join Our Team? At FortisAlberta, our employees matter. We work in a customer-focused and team-oriented environment where the safety of our employees and communities is paramount, our customers’ needs are a top priority and the reliability of their electricity service is critical. By joining the FortisAlberta family, you will become part of a collaborative and communicative culture, one that is respectful of our history, while focused on the future and the opportunities it brings. At FortisAlberta, we power Alberta communities and empower our people to do their best work. What Are We Looking For? FortisAlberta is looking for a Lawyer who has demonstrated success in providing legal and strategic guidance to a wide variety of corporate leaders. As Legal Counsel, we require someone with strong business acumen and a strategic understanding and application of contractual and legal obligations. You will make recommendations and influence non-legal audiences by identifying opportunities, providing advice and conducting careful analysis. Additionally, you will support assigned departments on various initiatives by building relationships to guide leaders and corporate strategy for successful outcomes. Reporting to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Legal Counsel acts as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders and executives responding to immediate business needs and overall corporate and operational goals. What will you bring to the Role?
A drive for results, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, lead and execute with excellence on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Solid business acumen, capable of applying jurisprudence and strategic thinking experience at corporate level; demonstrated capability to guide the business with their contractual and legal obligations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, in order to manage multiple priorities and competing demands with tight timelines.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain, advocate, write, express and present facts and ideas in a clear and convincing manner to a variety of audiences.
Proven ability to translate legal information to an understandable format for non-legal audiences.
Demonstrated ability to make recommendations and influence outcomes by providing practical advice based on contextual assessment, a demonstrated willingness to learn, and the creation of stakeholder confidence.
Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide timely solutions that are appreciative of, and advance strategic operational goals.
Demonstrated ability to engage in critical strategic thinking and make difficult decisions and exercise judgment based on careful analysis.
Proven ability to identify, create, and take advantage of new learning opportunities.
Demonstrated willingness build a solid understanding of related law and practice and keep abreast of current developments and trends.
Other Qualifications we are looking for:
A law degree (LLB or JD) and a member of a provincial bar plus a minimum of 7 years of related legal experience.
Procurement and Contracts experience strongly preferred.
Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, would be considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability in using MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP and SuccessFactors would be considered an asset.
TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION: Please submit your resume via the button below: "Apply"
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
If you receive an error message when applying, please contact the system administrator at: Recruitment@fortisalberta.com
Apr 25, 2019
Full time
ABOUT US At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource – our people. As Alberta’s largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2019 REPORTS TO: General Counsel & Corporate Secretary TITLE: Legal Counsel (E19-065) DEPARTMENT: Legal /Audit WORK LOCATION/OFFICE: Calgary STATUS: 01 Full Time - Salaried NUMBER OF HIRES: 1.00
Why Join Our Team? At FortisAlberta, our employees matter. We work in a customer-focused and team-oriented environment where the safety of our employees and communities is paramount, our customers’ needs are a top priority and the reliability of their electricity service is critical. By joining the FortisAlberta family, you will become part of a collaborative and communicative culture, one that is respectful of our history, while focused on the future and the opportunities it brings. At FortisAlberta, we power Alberta communities and empower our people to do their best work. What Are We Looking For? FortisAlberta is looking for a Lawyer who has demonstrated success in providing legal and strategic guidance to a wide variety of corporate leaders. As Legal Counsel, we require someone with strong business acumen and a strategic understanding and application of contractual and legal obligations. You will make recommendations and influence non-legal audiences by identifying opportunities, providing advice and conducting careful analysis. Additionally, you will support assigned departments on various initiatives by building relationships to guide leaders and corporate strategy for successful outcomes. Reporting to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Legal Counsel acts as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders and executives responding to immediate business needs and overall corporate and operational goals. What will you bring to the Role?
A drive for results, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, lead and execute with excellence on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Solid business acumen, capable of applying jurisprudence and strategic thinking experience at corporate level; demonstrated capability to guide the business with their contractual and legal obligations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, in order to manage multiple priorities and competing demands with tight timelines.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain, advocate, write, express and present facts and ideas in a clear and convincing manner to a variety of audiences.
Proven ability to translate legal information to an understandable format for non-legal audiences.
Demonstrated ability to make recommendations and influence outcomes by providing practical advice based on contextual assessment, a demonstrated willingness to learn, and the creation of stakeholder confidence.
Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide timely solutions that are appreciative of, and advance strategic operational goals.
Demonstrated ability to engage in critical strategic thinking and make difficult decisions and exercise judgment based on careful analysis.
Proven ability to identify, create, and take advantage of new learning opportunities.
Demonstrated willingness build a solid understanding of related law and practice and keep abreast of current developments and trends.
Other Qualifications we are looking for:
A law degree (LLB or JD) and a member of a provincial bar plus a minimum of 7 years of related legal experience.
Procurement and Contracts experience strongly preferred.
Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, would be considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability in using MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP and SuccessFactors would be considered an asset.
TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION: Please submit your resume via the button below: "Apply"
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Who we are? OnDeck is a leading technology-enabled small business lender which expanded into the Canadian market in 2015. We want to accelerate our growth in Canada by building awareness & increasing adoption of our disruptive online lending solution to Canada's two million small businesses. Headquartered in NYC and listed on the NYSE, OnDeck has originated more than $10 billion ($USD) in loans across 700 industries. In December 2018, Evolocity and OnDeck announced an agreement to combine their Canadian operations to create a leading online platform serving small businesses in Canada; in April 2019, the transaction successfully closed, officially establishing OnDeck Canada as one of Canada's largest online lenders to small business. To support our growth, we are currently looking to hire an experienced lawyer to fill the position of Vice President, Legal, based in Montreal. Why we need you? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to contribute to growth and success, by providing guidance on both strategic and day to day decisions based on strong commercial and legal analysis. As a key member of our Senior Management Team, the Vice President, Legal will report directly to our Chief Operating Officer and work closely with our US based legal team to drive results. Core Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice and support across all departments on legal, regulatory, contractual and compliance matters
Contribute to the development and execution of commercial decisions
Build and maintain effective, constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups
Draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documents as needed
Act as the local compliance officer, providing regulatory and compliance advice with company policies, regulatory policies and applicable laws
Design and implement compliance framework, policies, procedures and other controls
Provide support on governance matters, including board and committee minutes
Coordinate with outside counsel while effectively managing work output and costs
Support the Chief Operations Officer in maintaining the risk management infrastructure
Manage the ongoing development and revision of our legal agreements and documents, including loan documentation across all products
Do you have what we're looking for?
BCL, LLB or JD, MBA is a plus
Minimum of 7 years of combined relevant legal experience, in-house experience is a plus
Corporate and/or finance law and transactional experience, experience in debt financing transactions is a plus
Compliance or regulatory-related experience, preferably in financial services is a plus
US public company regulatory experience is a plus
You are self-assured and energetic with a dynamic personality and can inspire the confidence of the business team, senior management, departmental colleagues and other support groups
You have excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical and communication skills
You are extremely well-organized and have excellent attention to detail
You effectively prioritize and manage multiple matters
Why you should work for us?
Be part of an evolving organization
Be part of a highly skilled team
Work with people that love what they do
Be part of a fun and modern company culture
Work in our recently renovated downtown Montreal location (our amazing views can't be beat!)
Great employee perks (flexible working arrangements, social events, yoga, fitness corner, employee lounge, Dispatch coffee - just to name a few)
Apr 24, 2019
Full time
Who we are? OnDeck is a leading technology-enabled small business lender which expanded into the Canadian market in 2015. We want to accelerate our growth in Canada by building awareness & increasing adoption of our disruptive online lending solution to Canada's two million small businesses. Headquartered in NYC and listed on the NYSE, OnDeck has originated more than $10 billion ($USD) in loans across 700 industries. In December 2018, Evolocity and OnDeck announced an agreement to combine their Canadian operations to create a leading online platform serving small businesses in Canada; in April 2019, the transaction successfully closed, officially establishing OnDeck Canada as one of Canada's largest online lenders to small business. To support our growth, we are currently looking to hire an experienced lawyer to fill the position of Vice President, Legal, based in Montreal. Why we need you? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to contribute to growth and success, by providing guidance on both strategic and day to day decisions based on strong commercial and legal analysis. As a key member of our Senior Management Team, the Vice President, Legal will report directly to our Chief Operating Officer and work closely with our US based legal team to drive results. Core Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice and support across all departments on legal, regulatory, contractual and compliance matters
Contribute to the development and execution of commercial decisions
Build and maintain effective, constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups
Draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documents as needed
Act as the local compliance officer, providing regulatory and compliance advice with company policies, regulatory policies and applicable laws
Design and implement compliance framework, policies, procedures and other controls
Provide support on governance matters, including board and committee minutes
Coordinate with outside counsel while effectively managing work output and costs
Support the Chief Operations Officer in maintaining the risk management infrastructure
Manage the ongoing development and revision of our legal agreements and documents, including loan documentation across all products
Do you have what we're looking for?
BCL, LLB or JD, MBA is a plus
Minimum of 7 years of combined relevant legal experience, in-house experience is a plus
Corporate and/or finance law and transactional experience, experience in debt financing transactions is a plus
Compliance or regulatory-related experience, preferably in financial services is a plus
US public company regulatory experience is a plus
You are self-assured and energetic with a dynamic personality and can inspire the confidence of the business team, senior management, departmental colleagues and other support groups
You have excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical and communication skills
You are extremely well-organized and have excellent attention to detail
You effectively prioritize and manage multiple matters
Why you should work for us?
Be part of an evolving organization
Be part of a highly skilled team
Work with people that love what they do
Be part of a fun and modern company culture
Work in our recently renovated downtown Montreal location (our amazing views can't be beat!)
Great employee perks (flexible working arrangements, social events, yoga, fitness corner, employee lounge, Dispatch coffee - just to name a few)
EDUCATION: ►Legal Assistant (CR): • A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. ►Legal Counsel (LP): • A bachelor of law degree. • Eligibility for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province of Quebec. ► Paralegals (EC): • Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field (see Note 1 to 4)
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE/STREAM: • Client Services • Legal Support [applicable to: Legal Assistant] • Paralegal Legal Support [applicable to: Paralegal] • Legal Policy [applicable to: Counsel] • Legal Advisory Services • Legal Program Delivery • Legal Risk Management • Public Law • Civil litigation Support • Tax Law • Civil litigation • Policy development • Managing or supervising employees • Administrative support [includes clerical and secretarial support] • Executive support services [e.g. assistant to DG, ADM, VP, CEO etc.] • Legislative Drafting/Editing
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Willing and able to work Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. - Willing and able to work Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. - Willing and able to work overtime on short notice. - Willing and able to travel. Note: The operational requirements (if any) may vary according to the position to be staffed.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
Information on language requirements
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS: The Department of Justice is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs including reducing representation gaps.
Conditions of employment
Security and Reliability: —Varies according to the requirements of the position to be staffed Note: Other conditions of employment may apply depending on the position to be staffed.
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Q. As I complete the online application, I am being asked many questions regarding my experience. Do I have to respond to them all? What will you do with my responses? A. Yes, you need to respond to all of these questions with a simple yes or no response. Your responses will determine the type of opportunity you will be considered for and assist with the screening process for possible opportunities. Q. Can I email you my résumé? A. No, all job applications, must include your résumé and be submitted using the public service jobs web site. No résumés will be accepted via email. Q. Will you use random selection when conducting your searches? A. As a means to manage high volumes we may use random selection. For example, we may ask the system to provide us with 50 random applications who meet our search criteria. Q. Will an interview be conducted? A. Yes, an interview will be conducted. Since this is for casual opportunities the interview may be informal in nature . Q. Will you request references? A. Yes, you should be ready to provide references. Q. Will an exam be administered? A. Depending on the position, an exam may be administered. Q. I am currently in a pool of qualified candidates. Will I be considered for an appointment from this inventory? A. No, this inventory has been established to assist the Department in meeting short term (casual) needs only. DEFINITION: Casual worker is defined as: Casual workers are hired for specified periods that may not exceed 90 working days in one calendar year, in a department or in an agency to which the Public Service Commission (PSC) has exclusive authority to make appointments. The period of casual employment may be for one or more than one term, but is not to exceed 90 working days in a department or agency in a calendar year. MEANING OF THE VARIOUS CLASSIFICATION GROUPS: CR Clerical and Regulatory EC Economics and Social Science Services LP Law
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Contact information
Human Resources Branch OnDemandStaffing_DotationSurDemande@justice.gc.ca
Apply online
Apr 14, 2019
Full time
EDUCATION: ►Legal Assistant (CR): • A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. ►Legal Counsel (LP): • A bachelor of law degree. • Eligibility for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province of Quebec. ► Paralegals (EC): • Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field (see Note 1 to 4)
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE/STREAM: • Client Services • Legal Support [applicable to: Legal Assistant] • Paralegal Legal Support [applicable to: Paralegal] • Legal Policy [applicable to: Counsel] • Legal Advisory Services • Legal Program Delivery • Legal Risk Management • Public Law • Civil litigation Support • Tax Law • Civil litigation • Policy development • Managing or supervising employees • Administrative support [includes clerical and secretarial support] • Executive support services [e.g. assistant to DG, ADM, VP, CEO etc.] • Legislative Drafting/Editing
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Willing and able to work Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. - Willing and able to work Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. - Willing and able to work overtime on short notice. - Willing and able to travel. Note: The operational requirements (if any) may vary according to the position to be staffed.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
Information on language requirements
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS: The Department of Justice is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs including reducing representation gaps.
Conditions of employment
Security and Reliability: —Varies according to the requirements of the position to be staffed Note: Other conditions of employment may apply depending on the position to be staffed.
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Q. As I complete the online application, I am being asked many questions regarding my experience. Do I have to respond to them all? What will you do with my responses? A. Yes, you need to respond to all of these questions with a simple yes or no response. Your responses will determine the type of opportunity you will be considered for and assist with the screening process for possible opportunities. Q. Can I email you my résumé? A. No, all job applications, must include your résumé and be submitted using the public service jobs web site. No résumés will be accepted via email. Q. Will you use random selection when conducting your searches? A. As a means to manage high volumes we may use random selection. For example, we may ask the system to provide us with 50 random applications who meet our search criteria. Q. Will an interview be conducted? A. Yes, an interview will be conducted. Since this is for casual opportunities the interview may be informal in nature . Q. Will you request references? A. Yes, you should be ready to provide references. Q. Will an exam be administered? A. Depending on the position, an exam may be administered. Q. I am currently in a pool of qualified candidates. Will I be considered for an appointment from this inventory? A. No, this inventory has been established to assist the Department in meeting short term (casual) needs only. DEFINITION: Casual worker is defined as: Casual workers are hired for specified periods that may not exceed 90 working days in one calendar year, in a department or in an agency to which the Public Service Commission (PSC) has exclusive authority to make appointments. The period of casual employment may be for one or more than one term, but is not to exceed 90 working days in a department or agency in a calendar year. MEANING OF THE VARIOUS CLASSIFICATION GROUPS: CR Clerical and Regulatory EC Economics and Social Science Services LP Law
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Contact information
Human Resources Branch OnDemandStaffing_DotationSurDemande@justice.gc.ca
Apply online
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent practical experience.
Qualified lawyer in Canada.
3 years of attorney work experience.
Experience in private practice or in an in-house team in Canada.
Preferred qualifications:
5 years of attorney work experience.
Experience advising clients in structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Familiarity with online technologies, including cloud computing and related regulatory issues.
Ability to work collaboratively, independently, strategically and with sound judgment.
Ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
About the job
Responsibilities
Location
At Google, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by emailing candidateaccommodations@google.com .
To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Apr 10, 2019
Full time
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent practical experience.
Qualified lawyer in Canada.
3 years of attorney work experience.
Experience in private practice or in an in-house team in Canada.
Preferred qualifications:
5 years of attorney work experience.
Experience advising clients in structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Familiarity with online technologies, including cloud computing and related regulatory issues.
Ability to work collaboratively, independently, strategically and with sound judgment.
Ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
About the job
Responsibilities
Location
At Google, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by emailing candidateaccommodations@google.com .
To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Location: Calgary, AB, CA
Company: Sobeys
Requisition ID: 51566
Career Group: Corporate Careers
Job Category: Legal - General Counsel
Travel Requirements: 10 - 20%
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Alberta (CA-AB)
City: Calgary
Location: Calgary Office
Postal Code:
A proudly Canadian retail company, Sobeys began in 1907 as a small meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Today, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawton’s Drug Stores as well as in-store pharmacies, liquor and more than 350 retail fuel locations.
Together with our 125,000 employees and franchise affiliates and a collective passion for delivering exceptional food and shopping experiences, Sobeys’ purpose is to improve the lives of Canadians by helping them Eat Better, Feel Better and Do Better.
All career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.
Overview
Sobeys is seeking a lawyer with 2-4 years of experience to join its team of 15 lawyers in the role of Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be working regularly with business partners across Canada.
Job Description
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements and advise on RFPs and indirect sourcing contracts
• Provide a broad range of legal services on matters in which Sobeys may be engaged in order to achieve Sobeys’ goals and/or minimize legal risk
• Provide functional legal services to business leaders and other employees including strategic sourcing and Related Business.
• Oversee satisfactory resolution of complex, sensitive and sometimes ambiguous legal issues, typically with business risks
• Advise the business on legal issues impacting the business, including the drafting and hands-on negotiation of diverse agreements with internal and external clients
• Direct some legal actions in which Sobeys is involved, either directly or through outside counsel, including management and oversight of outside counsel
• Manage/lead and/or assign work to paralegal and support staff on specific files or provide day-to-day direction
Job Requirements
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and situational judgment skills
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to pro-actively provide ideas, advice and solutions relative to legal issues
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Good relationship management skills
• Adept at working with outside counsel
• Ability to feel comfortable in a retail environment and confident dealing with all levels within the organization
• Able to relate to people at all levels, both in and outside of the organization
• Minimum 2 to 4 years’ experience gained from a combination of private practice and in-house roles in commercial law
• Strong track record in managing a broad range of legal issues and interacting closely with clients/business team members
• Experience with file management, litigation, information technology law and supply chain business will be preferred
• Membership in good standing with a Canadian Law Society
Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.
Apr 03, 2019
Full time
Location: Calgary, AB, CA
Company: Sobeys
Requisition ID: 51566
Career Group: Corporate Careers
Job Category: Legal - General Counsel
Travel Requirements: 10 - 20%
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Alberta (CA-AB)
City: Calgary
Location: Calgary Office
Postal Code:
A proudly Canadian retail company, Sobeys began in 1907 as a small meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Today, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawton’s Drug Stores as well as in-store pharmacies, liquor and more than 350 retail fuel locations.
Together with our 125,000 employees and franchise affiliates and a collective passion for delivering exceptional food and shopping experiences, Sobeys’ purpose is to improve the lives of Canadians by helping them Eat Better, Feel Better and Do Better.
All career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.
Overview
Sobeys is seeking a lawyer with 2-4 years of experience to join its team of 15 lawyers in the role of Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be working regularly with business partners across Canada.
Job Description
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements and advise on RFPs and indirect sourcing contracts
• Provide a broad range of legal services on matters in which Sobeys may be engaged in order to achieve Sobeys’ goals and/or minimize legal risk
• Provide functional legal services to business leaders and other employees including strategic sourcing and Related Business.
• Oversee satisfactory resolution of complex, sensitive and sometimes ambiguous legal issues, typically with business risks
• Advise the business on legal issues impacting the business, including the drafting and hands-on negotiation of diverse agreements with internal and external clients
• Direct some legal actions in which Sobeys is involved, either directly or through outside counsel, including management and oversight of outside counsel
• Manage/lead and/or assign work to paralegal and support staff on specific files or provide day-to-day direction
Job Requirements
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and situational judgment skills
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to pro-actively provide ideas, advice and solutions relative to legal issues
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Good relationship management skills
• Adept at working with outside counsel
• Ability to feel comfortable in a retail environment and confident dealing with all levels within the organization
• Able to relate to people at all levels, both in and outside of the organization
• Minimum 2 to 4 years’ experience gained from a combination of private practice and in-house roles in commercial law
• Strong track record in managing a broad range of legal issues and interacting closely with clients/business team members
• Experience with file management, litigation, information technology law and supply chain business will be preferred
• Membership in good standing with a Canadian Law Society
Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.
Location: Mississauga, ON, CA
Company: Sobeys
Requisition ID: 51565
Career Group: Corporate Careers
Job Category: Legal - General Counsel
Travel Requirements: 10 - 20%
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario (CA-ON)
City: Mississauga
Location: Tahoe Office
Postal Code:
A proudly Canadian retail company, Sobeys began in 1907 as a small meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Today, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawton’s Drug Stores as well as in-store pharmacies, liquor and more than 350 retail fuel locations.
Together with our 125,000 employees and franchise affiliates and a collective passion for delivering exceptional food and shopping experiences, Sobeys’ purpose is to improve the lives of Canadians by helping them Eat Better, Feel Better and Do Better.
All career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.
Overview
Sobeys is seeking a lawyer with 2-4 years of experience to join its team of 15 lawyers in the role of Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be working regularly with business partners across Canada.
Job Description
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements and advise on RFPs and indirect sourcing contracts
• Provide a broad range of legal services on matters in which Sobeys may be engaged in order to achieve Sobeys’ goals and/or minimize legal risk
• Provide functional legal services to business leaders and other employees including strategic sourcing and Related Business.
• Oversee satisfactory resolution of complex, sensitive and sometimes ambiguous legal issues, typically with business risks
• Advise the business on legal issues impacting the business, including the drafting and hands-on negotiation of diverse agreements with internal and external clients
• Direct some legal actions in which Sobeys is involved, either directly or through outside counsel, including management and oversight of outside counsel
• Manage/lead and/or assign work to paralegal and support staff on specific files or provide day-to-day direction
Job Requirements
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and situational judgment skills
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to pro-actively provide ideas, advice and solutions relative to legal issues
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Good relationship management skills
• Adept at working with outside counsel
• Ability to feel comfortable in a retail environment and confident dealing with all levels within the organization
• Able to relate to people at all levels, both in and outside of the organization
• Minimum 2 to 4 years’ experience gained from a combination of private practice and in-house roles in commercial law
• Strong track record in managing a broad range of legal issues and interacting closely with clients/business team members
• Experience with file management, litigation, information technology law and supply chain business will be preferred
• Membership in good standing with a Canadian Law Society
Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.
Mar 25, 2019
Full time
Location: Mississauga, ON, CA
Company: Sobeys
Requisition ID: 51565
Career Group: Corporate Careers
Job Category: Legal - General Counsel
Travel Requirements: 10 - 20%
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario (CA-ON)
City: Mississauga
Location: Tahoe Office
Postal Code:
A proudly Canadian retail company, Sobeys began in 1907 as a small meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Today, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawton’s Drug Stores as well as in-store pharmacies, liquor and more than 350 retail fuel locations.
Together with our 125,000 employees and franchise affiliates and a collective passion for delivering exceptional food and shopping experiences, Sobeys’ purpose is to improve the lives of Canadians by helping them Eat Better, Feel Better and Do Better.
All career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.
Overview
Sobeys is seeking a lawyer with 2-4 years of experience to join its team of 15 lawyers in the role of Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be working regularly with business partners across Canada.
Job Description
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements and advise on RFPs and indirect sourcing contracts
• Provide a broad range of legal services on matters in which Sobeys may be engaged in order to achieve Sobeys’ goals and/or minimize legal risk
• Provide functional legal services to business leaders and other employees including strategic sourcing and Related Business.
• Oversee satisfactory resolution of complex, sensitive and sometimes ambiguous legal issues, typically with business risks
• Advise the business on legal issues impacting the business, including the drafting and hands-on negotiation of diverse agreements with internal and external clients
• Direct some legal actions in which Sobeys is involved, either directly or through outside counsel, including management and oversight of outside counsel
• Manage/lead and/or assign work to paralegal and support staff on specific files or provide day-to-day direction
Job Requirements
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and situational judgment skills
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to pro-actively provide ideas, advice and solutions relative to legal issues
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Good relationship management skills
• Adept at working with outside counsel
• Ability to feel comfortable in a retail environment and confident dealing with all levels within the organization
• Able to relate to people at all levels, both in and outside of the organization
• Minimum 2 to 4 years’ experience gained from a combination of private practice and in-house roles in commercial law
• Strong track record in managing a broad range of legal issues and interacting closely with clients/business team members
• Experience with file management, litigation, information technology law and supply chain business will be preferred
• Membership in good standing with a Canadian Law Society
Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.
The Opportunity
The incumbent acts as legal counsel in matters of corporate and commercial law to support the day-to-day activities and operations of the company (Pomerleau and its subsidiaries). In the course of his duties, the legal counsel will assume the following tasks and responsibilities, among others:
Prepare, review, analyze, comment on and negotiate various types of contracts;
Participate in the preparation of documentation related to various transactions involving the company (reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions);
Advise members of the management team on any and all legal matters;
Assist in the implementation and updating of various corporate governance documents and policies;
Review, analyze and comment on documentation within the context of public tenders;
Answer questions of a legal nature, support and assist the company's staff assigned to operations on the firm’s various projects.
Coordinate and collaborate with external legal counsel;
Any and all other associated tasks related to the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.
What YOU Will Bring
Hold a Bachelor of Laws degree and be a member of the Ontario Bar;
5 to 7 years of experience in corporate and commercial law;
Relevant experience with PPP-type contractual agreements (essential);
Working knowledge of the construction industry;
Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills;
Possess strong legal argumentation skills, both verbally and in writing;
Have a perfect command of English and a good knowledge of French;
Good knowledge of computer tools and work-related software;
Demonstrate judgment, initiative, leadership, autonomy, versatility and team spirit;
Solution-oriented, analytical mind;
Ability to work under pressure and perform tasks within a tight schedule;
Ability to manage several files simultaneously;
Open to travel to various regions in Canada where work-related representations will be required.
Why Choose Pomerleau?
Competitive salary • 4 weeks’ vacation • Group insurance (including a health spending account!) • Group RRSP • Employer paid monthly public transit pass • Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement • Employee assistance program • Exciting training opportunities • Dynamic culture • Exciting career opportunities • Summer hours
What are you waiting for? Let's build something extraordinary together .
Mar 04, 2019
Full time
The Opportunity
The incumbent acts as legal counsel in matters of corporate and commercial law to support the day-to-day activities and operations of the company (Pomerleau and its subsidiaries). In the course of his duties, the legal counsel will assume the following tasks and responsibilities, among others:
Prepare, review, analyze, comment on and negotiate various types of contracts;
Participate in the preparation of documentation related to various transactions involving the company (reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions);
Advise members of the management team on any and all legal matters;
Assist in the implementation and updating of various corporate governance documents and policies;
Review, analyze and comment on documentation within the context of public tenders;
Answer questions of a legal nature, support and assist the company's staff assigned to operations on the firm’s various projects.
Coordinate and collaborate with external legal counsel;
Any and all other associated tasks related to the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.
What YOU Will Bring
Hold a Bachelor of Laws degree and be a member of the Ontario Bar;
5 to 7 years of experience in corporate and commercial law;
Relevant experience with PPP-type contractual agreements (essential);
Working knowledge of the construction industry;
Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills;
Possess strong legal argumentation skills, both verbally and in writing;
Have a perfect command of English and a good knowledge of French;
Good knowledge of computer tools and work-related software;
Demonstrate judgment, initiative, leadership, autonomy, versatility and team spirit;
Solution-oriented, analytical mind;
Ability to work under pressure and perform tasks within a tight schedule;
Ability to manage several files simultaneously;
Open to travel to various regions in Canada where work-related representations will be required.
Why Choose Pomerleau?
Competitive salary • 4 weeks’ vacation • Group insurance (including a health spending account!) • Group RRSP • Employer paid monthly public transit pass • Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement • Employee assistance program • Exciting training opportunities • Dynamic culture • Exciting career opportunities • Summer hours
What are you waiting for? Let's build something extraordinary together .
As the Senior Counsel you will provide general legal advice and direction to various members of the organization. You will support management with business and legal transactions, offering guidance and assistance for compliance activities and reviewing, drafting or negotiating contracts.
What you’re responsible for:
Providing legal advice and guidance on various issues related to all facets of the business, including assessing the need to involve stakeholders and retain external counsel.
Negotiating, reviewing and drafting legal agreements and insurance documents, including providing advice on major contracts and internal policies.
Working collaboratively with the team on co-operative and member owner issues, to create expertise in co-operative, insurance and financial law.
Cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with key legal and business personnel, to ensure the legal needs of the organization are met.
Representing the organization in industry groups and committees, taking a on legal or compliance issues, and keeping current on legislation and legal developments.
What to expect:
Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
To be successful:
You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
To join our team:
You have four years of progressive legal and/or regulatory experience in a corporate, commercial, insurance or financial environment.
You have a Law Degree and are a member in good standing of the Bar in any Canadian province or territory.
What we offer:
Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada’s Best Employers.
Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.
Mar 04, 2019
Full time
As the Senior Counsel you will provide general legal advice and direction to various members of the organization. You will support management with business and legal transactions, offering guidance and assistance for compliance activities and reviewing, drafting or negotiating contracts.
What you’re responsible for:
Providing legal advice and guidance on various issues related to all facets of the business, including assessing the need to involve stakeholders and retain external counsel.
Negotiating, reviewing and drafting legal agreements and insurance documents, including providing advice on major contracts and internal policies.
Working collaboratively with the team on co-operative and member owner issues, to create expertise in co-operative, insurance and financial law.
Cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with key legal and business personnel, to ensure the legal needs of the organization are met.
Representing the organization in industry groups and committees, taking a on legal or compliance issues, and keeping current on legislation and legal developments.
What to expect:
Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
To be successful:
You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
To join our team:
You have four years of progressive legal and/or regulatory experience in a corporate, commercial, insurance or financial environment.
You have a Law Degree and are a member in good standing of the Bar in any Canadian province or territory.
What we offer:
Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada’s Best Employers.
Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.
Permanent
We are a construction company working mainly with large municipalities in the GTA.
We are currently seeking a new call to 3 years post-call lawyer, who has experience in insurance litigation (plaintiff or defence) and contract law.
Your tasks will include, but are not limited to:
drafting Court documents including motion materials, pleadings, facta, etc
communicating with clients
corresponding with opposing counsel and insurance representatives
attending Court appointments
attending Hearings and preparing submissions before the LAT
legal research
drafting settlement proposals
negotiating settlement of claims (Tort, AB and LTD)
attending Trial Scheduling Court
reviewing construction contracts
This is the perfect position for a motivated self-starter, who thrives in an environment that encourages independence. The candidate will have strong technical and advocacy skills as well as the ability to negotiate settlements. A personable character with excellent organization and communication skills are a must!
Qualified candidates should apply by submitting their cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested applicants.
Job Type: Full-time (part time may be an option)
Salary: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 /year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Feb 25, 2019
Full time
Permanent
We are a construction company working mainly with large municipalities in the GTA.
We are currently seeking a new call to 3 years post-call lawyer, who has experience in insurance litigation (plaintiff or defence) and contract law.
Your tasks will include, but are not limited to:
drafting Court documents including motion materials, pleadings, facta, etc
communicating with clients
corresponding with opposing counsel and insurance representatives
attending Court appointments
attending Hearings and preparing submissions before the LAT
legal research
drafting settlement proposals
negotiating settlement of claims (Tort, AB and LTD)
attending Trial Scheduling Court
reviewing construction contracts
This is the perfect position for a motivated self-starter, who thrives in an environment that encourages independence. The candidate will have strong technical and advocacy skills as well as the ability to negotiate settlements. A personable character with excellent organization and communication skills are a must!
Qualified candidates should apply by submitting their cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested applicants.
Job Type: Full-time (part time may be an option)
Salary: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 /year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Legal Services Society of BC
Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
The Opportunity
As the Managing Lawyer , PLC, you will manage an office and lead a team consisting of staff lawyer(s), paralegal/advocate(s) and administrative legal assistant(s), working to assist parents with child protection matters to reach early collaborative resolutions where appropriate.
The Parents Legal Centre take s a holistic approach early in the child protection process to help families stay together whenever appropriate. The PLC supports parents to resolve not only their legal matter but also the underlying non-legal issues, such as housing or addictions, which often contribute to protection concerns in the first place. Better outcomes may be achieved when parents access legal advice and support at the early stages in their interaction with child protection authorities.
Who We Are:
The Legal Services Society (LSS) is the provincial legal aid provider in British Columbia. As a non-profit organization, our goal is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to people with low incomes in BC. We assist some of BC’s most vulnerable and marginalized citizens: those who do not have the financial, educational, social or health resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk.
As a PLC Managing Lawyer, you will:
Provide advice and representation to PLC clients on child protection matters;
Assess cases for their appropriateness to the PLC and endeavour to resolve appropriate cases prior to the trial scheduling date;
Be familiar with identifying both the issues that clients face outside the traditional legal context and the resources available to assist clients with these issues;
Work collaboratively with Director’s counsel, social workers, family support workers, and other participants in the child protection system;
Attend at collaborative processes, including mediations;
Attend at case conferences and court appearances;
Work in collaboration with PLC team, including management, supervision and mentorship of staff reporting to you (PLC lawyer(s), paralegal/advocate(s), and administrative legal assistant(s));
Oversee and assist in outreach activities and building relationships with Indigenous communities and other service providers;
Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and performance metrics and preparing reports;
Travel as required to provide services in select satellite locations;
Be familiar with practices and procedures at the relevant Provincial Court(s) (desirable);
Be familiar with local support resources for parents involved in child protection matters (desirable).
As the Ideal Candidate you will have:
a degree from a law school of recognized standing;
membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia, or be eligible for membership;
minimum of five (5) years experience primarily in family and child protection law;
experience in supporting clients to prepare for and participate in mediation or other collaborative processes;
minimum three (3) years management/supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
familiarity with practices and procedures at the relevant Provincial Court(s);
familiarity with local support resources for parents involved in child protection matters;
an understanding of Indigenous issues, culture as well as Indigenous community groups and agencies, and current issues affecting Indigenous communities.
We Offer:
A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LSS
An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LSS
A generous pension plan
Support for training and development
An Employee and Family Assistance program
The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)
13 paid statutory holidays
For more information please see LSS website for the position(s) posting with full job requirements : https://www.lss.bc.ca/general/currentVacancies.php
Interested candidates should submit a covering letter, together with a résumé, outlining how their qualifications meet the position requirements and quote which competition they are applying.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.legalaid.bc.ca
Open until filled.
Feb 25, 2019
Full time
The Opportunity
As the Managing Lawyer , PLC, you will manage an office and lead a team consisting of staff lawyer(s), paralegal/advocate(s) and administrative legal assistant(s), working to assist parents with child protection matters to reach early collaborative resolutions where appropriate.
The Parents Legal Centre take s a holistic approach early in the child protection process to help families stay together whenever appropriate. The PLC supports parents to resolve not only their legal matter but also the underlying non-legal issues, such as housing or addictions, which often contribute to protection concerns in the first place. Better outcomes may be achieved when parents access legal advice and support at the early stages in their interaction with child protection authorities.
Who We Are:
The Legal Services Society (LSS) is the provincial legal aid provider in British Columbia. As a non-profit organization, our goal is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to people with low incomes in BC. We assist some of BC’s most vulnerable and marginalized citizens: those who do not have the financial, educational, social or health resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk.
As a PLC Managing Lawyer, you will:
Provide advice and representation to PLC clients on child protection matters;
Assess cases for their appropriateness to the PLC and endeavour to resolve appropriate cases prior to the trial scheduling date;
Be familiar with identifying both the issues that clients face outside the traditional legal context and the resources available to assist clients with these issues;
Work collaboratively with Director’s counsel, social workers, family support workers, and other participants in the child protection system;
Attend at collaborative processes, including mediations;
Attend at case conferences and court appearances;
Work in collaboration with PLC team, including management, supervision and mentorship of staff reporting to you (PLC lawyer(s), paralegal/advocate(s), and administrative legal assistant(s));
Oversee and assist in outreach activities and building relationships with Indigenous communities and other service providers;
Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and performance metrics and preparing reports;
Travel as required to provide services in select satellite locations;
Be familiar with practices and procedures at the relevant Provincial Court(s) (desirable);
Be familiar with local support resources for parents involved in child protection matters (desirable).
As the Ideal Candidate you will have:
a degree from a law school of recognized standing;
membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia, or be eligible for membership;
minimum of five (5) years experience primarily in family and child protection law;
experience in supporting clients to prepare for and participate in mediation or other collaborative processes;
minimum three (3) years management/supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
familiarity with practices and procedures at the relevant Provincial Court(s);
familiarity with local support resources for parents involved in child protection matters;
an understanding of Indigenous issues, culture as well as Indigenous community groups and agencies, and current issues affecting Indigenous communities.
We Offer:
A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LSS
An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LSS
A generous pension plan
Support for training and development
An Employee and Family Assistance program
The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)
13 paid statutory holidays
For more information please see LSS website for the position(s) posting with full job requirements : https://www.lss.bc.ca/general/currentVacancies.php
Interested candidates should submit a covering letter, together with a résumé, outlining how their qualifications meet the position requirements and quote which competition they are applying.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.legalaid.bc.ca
Open until filled.
Who is Geotab:
Imagine millions of vehicles driving across the globe 24/7. Next, imagine that you collected rich location, engine and vehicle behaviour data on each vehicle through a plug and play device. Our customers have the power to take this data and provide valuable insight toward their businesses because of the Geotab platform. Geotab is one of the leading telematics technology companies in the world and is focused on continuing our rapid expansion worldwide. For more information visit us at www.geotab.com .
Who are we looking for:
We are always looking for amazing talent! People who can contribute to our current and future legal operations and deliver results! Geotab is actively seeking an experienced lawyer who holds a degree in law and license to practice in Ontario with at least 10 years of in-house and/or law firm experience. The ideal candidate should have experience in: dealing with large, sophisticated, regulated customers and partners in a global setting; corporate/technology Mergers and Acquisitions work, including acquisitions, financings and joint ventures; and global RFP responses and negotiations of complex supply/distribution agreements with large multi-national companies. The ideal candidate should also be familiar with data analytics, business intelligence and the challenges of advising a data-driven business in the current geopolitical climate. Finally, all interested candidates should love technology, be passionate about growing our business and be keen to join a leading edge engineering firm.
If you feel like we have described you, then we would love to hear from you!
What are the details of this position:
This is an exciting opportunity to provide your legal and business insights to a dynamic and rapidly growing business! Global expansion, both organic and through strategic partnerships and acquisitions has created a need for another experienced lawyer on our team. You will be joining an international team of lawyers made up of in-house and external counsel with specialist expertise and providing true thought leadership in data-driven mobility. As part of this position, you will obtain an in-depth understanding of our leading fleet management platform and the ecosystem of Geotab Partners, suppliers and Resellers. Your job is to help our in-house legal team manage an evolving, fast moving legal environment with a focus on large multi-faceted transactions, data privacy, intellectual property and software. You will use your expertise to tackle complex negotiations and transactions, advise on risk management, and develop agreements that support strong business relationships for Geotab and which reflect Geotab’s sophisticated, rapidly-changing technology.. Being a team player who is motivated to make a difference (while having fun) will make certain you enjoy working with your fellow Geotabbers. Exposure to the automotive sector, a strong business acumen, and an affinity for software, computing, and technology will help make you a successful candidate who will contribute to our Legal Team.
Duties and Tasks of this Position Include:
Help manage complex universe of legal agreements with a major focus on software, data privacy and intellectual property. Includes, among others, end user agreements, distribution agreements, enterprise level customer agreements, wireless carrier agreements and non-disclosure agreements
Support negotiations with resellers, customers, solution partners, suppliers, governments and other stakeholders in a global context. Integrate legal, technical and business considerations with a focus on practical solutions and strong business relationships
Provide input into legal strategy addressing mass/electronic contracting, third party flow-through, and dynamic product development requiring constant upgrades and change
Support legal aspect of risk management strategies with particular concern for product safety, compliance, cyber security, and non-practicing entities
Provide input into strategies addressing industry-wide stakeholder dynamics emanating from broader issues related to big data, “internet of things”, data privacy and other emerging industry issues
Develop in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of Geotab product offerings
Support intellectual property litigation and settlements
Provide general legal support for corporate, commercial and human resources/employment matters
Support a straightforward, practical and no-nonsense business culture based on strong values and integrity
Experience/Skills Required:
Law degree and licensed to practice in Ontario (other jurisdictions considered)
10+ years experience with law firm or in-house legal department
Experience negotiating and working with large, multi-national, regulated organizations
Experience with technology-focused joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and financings
Familiarity with business intelligence and data analytics operations and the privacy and other considerations surrounding these activities
Strong business acumen
Previous exposure to and affinity for software, programming, computing and related technology
Interest and experience in the automotive sector
Willing and able to roll up sleeves and get things done
Interest in expanding beyond a purely legal role
You should also have other skills like:
Comfortable to deal with a wide range of issues from small to large, with a sense for what’s important based on a solid understanding of the technology and business priorities
Engaging personality who sees negotiating as a way to get good results and build strong relationships
Team player who wants to make a difference
Someone who has a good sense of humour
Comfortable in a flat organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and little concern for hierarchy
Understanding of legal department as protecting the company AND enabling business growth in a dynamic industry
What makes our staff passionate about Geotab?
Table Tennis at the office! Bring your own bat!
Great accommodation (height adjustable desks)
Light breakfast served daily (cereals, bars and fresh fruit)
Hot lunch or fresh sandwiches served every Friday
Geotab sponsored sports teams, dress up days, fun social events
Full medical benefits & 4% company matching retirement savings plan
Our Core Values:
Geotabbers innovate and seek creative ways to continuously improve. Collaboration and teamwork defines the way we work. We love being ahead of the curve, using leading technology, and being agile in every way we do business. We work hard, and we definitely play hard. From the CEO - to the staff - there is an open-door policy for all of us to freely communicate. Geotabbers are dynamic, and enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment. We own our work and take responsibility in a true entrepreneurial spirit!
Geotab encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Geotab is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities throughout the interview, selection and employment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at (416) - 434 4309 .
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Feb 14, 2019
Full time
Who is Geotab:
Imagine millions of vehicles driving across the globe 24/7. Next, imagine that you collected rich location, engine and vehicle behaviour data on each vehicle through a plug and play device. Our customers have the power to take this data and provide valuable insight toward their businesses because of the Geotab platform. Geotab is one of the leading telematics technology companies in the world and is focused on continuing our rapid expansion worldwide. For more information visit us at www.geotab.com .
Who are we looking for:
We are always looking for amazing talent! People who can contribute to our current and future legal operations and deliver results! Geotab is actively seeking an experienced lawyer who holds a degree in law and license to practice in Ontario with at least 10 years of in-house and/or law firm experience. The ideal candidate should have experience in: dealing with large, sophisticated, regulated customers and partners in a global setting; corporate/technology Mergers and Acquisitions work, including acquisitions, financings and joint ventures; and global RFP responses and negotiations of complex supply/distribution agreements with large multi-national companies. The ideal candidate should also be familiar with data analytics, business intelligence and the challenges of advising a data-driven business in the current geopolitical climate. Finally, all interested candidates should love technology, be passionate about growing our business and be keen to join a leading edge engineering firm.
If you feel like we have described you, then we would love to hear from you!
What are the details of this position:
This is an exciting opportunity to provide your legal and business insights to a dynamic and rapidly growing business! Global expansion, both organic and through strategic partnerships and acquisitions has created a need for another experienced lawyer on our team. You will be joining an international team of lawyers made up of in-house and external counsel with specialist expertise and providing true thought leadership in data-driven mobility. As part of this position, you will obtain an in-depth understanding of our leading fleet management platform and the ecosystem of Geotab Partners, suppliers and Resellers. Your job is to help our in-house legal team manage an evolving, fast moving legal environment with a focus on large multi-faceted transactions, data privacy, intellectual property and software. You will use your expertise to tackle complex negotiations and transactions, advise on risk management, and develop agreements that support strong business relationships for Geotab and which reflect Geotab’s sophisticated, rapidly-changing technology.. Being a team player who is motivated to make a difference (while having fun) will make certain you enjoy working with your fellow Geotabbers. Exposure to the automotive sector, a strong business acumen, and an affinity for software, computing, and technology will help make you a successful candidate who will contribute to our Legal Team.
Duties and Tasks of this Position Include:
Help manage complex universe of legal agreements with a major focus on software, data privacy and intellectual property. Includes, among others, end user agreements, distribution agreements, enterprise level customer agreements, wireless carrier agreements and non-disclosure agreements
Support negotiations with resellers, customers, solution partners, suppliers, governments and other stakeholders in a global context. Integrate legal, technical and business considerations with a focus on practical solutions and strong business relationships
Provide input into legal strategy addressing mass/electronic contracting, third party flow-through, and dynamic product development requiring constant upgrades and change
Support legal aspect of risk management strategies with particular concern for product safety, compliance, cyber security, and non-practicing entities
Provide input into strategies addressing industry-wide stakeholder dynamics emanating from broader issues related to big data, “internet of things”, data privacy and other emerging industry issues
Develop in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of Geotab product offerings
Support intellectual property litigation and settlements
Provide general legal support for corporate, commercial and human resources/employment matters
Support a straightforward, practical and no-nonsense business culture based on strong values and integrity
Experience/Skills Required:
Law degree and licensed to practice in Ontario (other jurisdictions considered)
10+ years experience with law firm or in-house legal department
Experience negotiating and working with large, multi-national, regulated organizations
Experience with technology-focused joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and financings
Familiarity with business intelligence and data analytics operations and the privacy and other considerations surrounding these activities
Strong business acumen
Previous exposure to and affinity for software, programming, computing and related technology
Interest and experience in the automotive sector
Willing and able to roll up sleeves and get things done
Interest in expanding beyond a purely legal role
You should also have other skills like:
Comfortable to deal with a wide range of issues from small to large, with a sense for what’s important based on a solid understanding of the technology and business priorities
Engaging personality who sees negotiating as a way to get good results and build strong relationships
Team player who wants to make a difference
Someone who has a good sense of humour
Comfortable in a flat organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and little concern for hierarchy
Understanding of legal department as protecting the company AND enabling business growth in a dynamic industry
What makes our staff passionate about Geotab?
Table Tennis at the office! Bring your own bat!
Great accommodation (height adjustable desks)
Light breakfast served daily (cereals, bars and fresh fruit)
Hot lunch or fresh sandwiches served every Friday
Geotab sponsored sports teams, dress up days, fun social events
Full medical benefits & 4% company matching retirement savings plan
Our Core Values:
Geotabbers innovate and seek creative ways to continuously improve. Collaboration and teamwork defines the way we work. We love being ahead of the curve, using leading technology, and being agile in every way we do business. We work hard, and we definitely play hard. From the CEO - to the staff - there is an open-door policy for all of us to freely communicate. Geotabbers are dynamic, and enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment. We own our work and take responsibility in a true entrepreneurial spirit!
Geotab encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Geotab is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities throughout the interview, selection and employment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at (416) - 434 4309 .
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The purpose of this position is to provide expert, comprehensive legal advice for the BMW Group and its companies on business critical, strategic, high risk and exposure, regulatory, compliance, public policy, and day-to-day matters. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing in-house legal work, controlling legal costs, and managing and directing law firms, experts, legislative counsel, lobbyists, vendors, suppliers, and other third parties in handling BMW Group legal affairs. Description
The Corporate Counsel position is responsible for providing legal advice to the Executives, Management, and Associates of BMW Group Canada, BMW Group Financial Services Canada, MINI Canada, and BMW Motorrad Canada.
The Corporate Counsel is required to advise and/or recommend on a diverse range of legal issues and matters involving all jurisdictions across Canada. Duties also include identifying/reducing both legal and non-legal risk exposure, and advising accordingly.
The lawyer in this position advises BMW Canada, BMW North America, and BMW AG on Canadian law, federally and provincially, responds to legal questions and inquiries, attends meetings, conducts research, performs investigations, and prepares memoranda and recommendations, as necessary.
For the BMW Group Financial Services Canada division, the focus of this position is on topics such as Commercial Finance transactions (inventory financing, mortgage/construction financing, etc.), litigation (including vicarious liability), contracts, and Collections.
For the BMW Group Canada Sales division, the focus is of this position is on topics such as contracts, and litigation (including product liability and class actions).
This position advises, negotiates, and assists with material transactions, as well as monitors and directs external legal counsel providing services to BMW Group Canada. In addition, the lawyer manages and negotiates legal fees charged by external counsel.
With respect to non-litigation, and legislative legal matters, the lawyer in this position is responsible for making strategic and significant decisions and directing and supervising the work performed by partners, associates, and law clerks at law firms, experts, legislative counsel, lobbyists, vendors, suppliers, and other third parties in handling BMW Group Canada legal matters.
Responsibilities of the lawyer in this position involve managing budgets and handling matters in a cost effective manner to achieve budget targets.
The lawyer in this position is responsible for training and mentoring other in-house lawyers on matters on which they have expertise.
Some overnight travel is required.
Qualifications and experience
The person in this position is required to have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and hold a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws degree from an accredited law school, and be a member of the bar in at least one jurisdiction in Canada.
Five years of legal experience is required at a minimum. At least ten years of experience would be ideal and preferred.
Legal experience, including in-house, with another motor vehicle distributor or manufacturer, general automotive legal, and/or franchise experience, and Competition law experience is desired, but not required.
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills are necessary.
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook are requisites.
French language proficiency is a definite asset.
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request. BMW Group Canada is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team of associates and creating an inclusive environment. BMW Group Canada does not discriminate against applicants based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.
Corporate Counsel
Legal Entity: BMW Group Canada Location: Toronto Job ID: 180005TL
Jan 04, 2019
Full time
The purpose of this position is to provide expert, comprehensive legal advice for the BMW Group and its companies on business critical, strategic, high risk and exposure, regulatory, compliance, public policy, and day-to-day matters. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing in-house legal work, controlling legal costs, and managing and directing law firms, experts, legislative counsel, lobbyists, vendors, suppliers, and other third parties in handling BMW Group legal affairs. Description
The Corporate Counsel position is responsible for providing legal advice to the Executives, Management, and Associates of BMW Group Canada, BMW Group Financial Services Canada, MINI Canada, and BMW Motorrad Canada.
The Corporate Counsel is required to advise and/or recommend on a diverse range of legal issues and matters involving all jurisdictions across Canada. Duties also include identifying/reducing both legal and non-legal risk exposure, and advising accordingly.
The lawyer in this position advises BMW Canada, BMW North America, and BMW AG on Canadian law, federally and provincially, responds to legal questions and inquiries, attends meetings, conducts research, performs investigations, and prepares memoranda and recommendations, as necessary.
For the BMW Group Financial Services Canada division, the focus of this position is on topics such as Commercial Finance transactions (inventory financing, mortgage/construction financing, etc.), litigation (including vicarious liability), contracts, and Collections.
For the BMW Group Canada Sales division, the focus is of this position is on topics such as contracts, and litigation (including product liability and class actions).
This position advises, negotiates, and assists with material transactions, as well as monitors and directs external legal counsel providing services to BMW Group Canada. In addition, the lawyer manages and negotiates legal fees charged by external counsel.
With respect to non-litigation, and legislative legal matters, the lawyer in this position is responsible for making strategic and significant decisions and directing and supervising the work performed by partners, associates, and law clerks at law firms, experts, legislative counsel, lobbyists, vendors, suppliers, and other third parties in handling BMW Group Canada legal matters.
Responsibilities of the lawyer in this position involve managing budgets and handling matters in a cost effective manner to achieve budget targets.
The lawyer in this position is responsible for training and mentoring other in-house lawyers on matters on which they have expertise.
Some overnight travel is required.
Qualifications and experience
The person in this position is required to have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and hold a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws degree from an accredited law school, and be a member of the bar in at least one jurisdiction in Canada.
Five years of legal experience is required at a minimum. At least ten years of experience would be ideal and preferred.
Legal experience, including in-house, with another motor vehicle distributor or manufacturer, general automotive legal, and/or franchise experience, and Competition law experience is desired, but not required.
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills are necessary.
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook are requisites.
French language proficiency is a definite asset.
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request. BMW Group Canada is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team of associates and creating an inclusive environment. BMW Group Canada does not discriminate against applicants based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.
Corporate Counsel
Legal Entity: BMW Group Canada Location: Toronto Job ID: 180005TL
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Regular
UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Mgmt Professional
HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
GRADE: 10B SALARY/HOUR: $74.611 - $87.265 per hour
ANNUAL SALARY: $135,792.02 -$158,822.30 *Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.
STATUS/LENGTH: Permanent Full Time
Job Description ID #: 5350
JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the City Solicitor, provide leadership to lawyers in the Commercial/ Development/Policy Section of the Division as well as assuming carriage of legal files. Accountable to the City Solicitor for ensuring the Legal Services Program is provided in accordance with City and Provincial guidelines and in the most effective and efficient manner consistent with the City of Hamilton Strategic Plan. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
A University degree in Law (L.L.B.) Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with progressively responsible management experience in a municipal environment with emphasis on municipal governance, law and policy, land use planning and development, commercial contract, procurement, regulatory, administrative and real estate law.
Possess a high level of professionalism and integrity, and excellent communication skills. Highly developed analytical and business planning skills with a proven track record for long-term visioning and big picture thinking. Experienced in designing and delivering customer focused programs and services; and using a "best practices" approach in developing and delivering quality services in a timely and cost effective manner. Highly developed ability to articulate a vision, to lead and inspire others. Highly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills. Highly developed ability to develop work plans and service level agreements; and to design and implement strategies which improve effectiveness and efficiency. Demonstrated experience monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the provision of legal services, and staff performance against internal and external benchmarks. Proven ability in conducting performance appraisals, delegating and empowering staff and identifying opportunities for staff development. Thorough knowledge and understanding of key statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the Division and municipality.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position. Must have computer skills in a Windows environment utilizing MS Office software.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department.
The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.
It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. It is also the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above for this competition as directed. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all applicants
The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for discipline, up to and including termination for internal applicants and disqualification for external applicants.
Dec 16, 2018
Full time
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Regular
UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Mgmt Professional
HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
GRADE: 10B SALARY/HOUR: $74.611 - $87.265 per hour
ANNUAL SALARY: $135,792.02 -$158,822.30 *Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.
STATUS/LENGTH: Permanent Full Time
Job Description ID #: 5350
JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the City Solicitor, provide leadership to lawyers in the Commercial/ Development/Policy Section of the Division as well as assuming carriage of legal files. Accountable to the City Solicitor for ensuring the Legal Services Program is provided in accordance with City and Provincial guidelines and in the most effective and efficient manner consistent with the City of Hamilton Strategic Plan. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
A University degree in Law (L.L.B.) Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with progressively responsible management experience in a municipal environment with emphasis on municipal governance, law and policy, land use planning and development, commercial contract, procurement, regulatory, administrative and real estate law.
Possess a high level of professionalism and integrity, and excellent communication skills. Highly developed analytical and business planning skills with a proven track record for long-term visioning and big picture thinking. Experienced in designing and delivering customer focused programs and services; and using a "best practices" approach in developing and delivering quality services in a timely and cost effective manner. Highly developed ability to articulate a vision, to lead and inspire others. Highly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills. Highly developed ability to develop work plans and service level agreements; and to design and implement strategies which improve effectiveness and efficiency. Demonstrated experience monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the provision of legal services, and staff performance against internal and external benchmarks. Proven ability in conducting performance appraisals, delegating and empowering staff and identifying opportunities for staff development. Thorough knowledge and understanding of key statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the Division and municipality.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position. Must have computer skills in a Windows environment utilizing MS Office software.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department.
The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.
It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. It is also the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above for this competition as directed. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all applicants
The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for discipline, up to and including termination for internal applicants and disqualification for external applicants.
Reporting to the Director of Professional Development, the PD Lawyer is responsible for the development and delivery of in-person and online seminars in accordance with CBA policies and procedures and working directly with CBA volunteers. The PD Lawyer also assists the Director with management functions, as required. The position requires a high level of interaction with CBA members, staff and the general public. The PD Lawyer must have legal training and practice experience, and must be self-motivated with the ability to multitask and perform high-level duties with minimal supervision.
RESPONSIBILITES
Researches legal developments and trends and makes recommendations on topical and timely professional development (PD) programming and potential speakers.
Works with staff and volunteers to identify and develop program ideas.
Develops program timelines and assists with overall planning and organization of PD programs.
Solicits and reviews program proposals, and makes recommendations regarding approval.
Ensures that PD programs meet the accreditation guidelines of the Canadian law societies and oversees application process where applicable.
Assists in developing the marketing strategy and implementation.
Reviews and approves promotional materials.
Troubleshoots programs as needed, reviews program feedback and makes recommendations to Director.
Works with Director to ensure that curriculum and programming is consistent with CBA policies.
Deals with inquiries from members, volunteers andgeneral public.
Drafts reports, supporting materials and correspondence.
Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Law degree and eligibility for membership in a Canadian Law Society.
Experience
Experience practicing law in Canada.
Experience or training in adult education would be an asset.
Advanced computer skills.
Fluency in both official languages is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Keen judgment and diplomacy.
Ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Advanced writing and editing skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Availability to work occasional weekends or evenings, and travel if required.
Familiarity with CBA programs and willingness to work within CBA policies and procedures.
This Job Description is not meant to be all-inclusive, rather an overall representation of the main Responsibilities, Tasks and Qualifications.
Nov 30, 2018
Full time
Reporting to the Director of Professional Development, the PD Lawyer is responsible for the development and delivery of in-person and online seminars in accordance with CBA policies and procedures and working directly with CBA volunteers. The PD Lawyer also assists the Director with management functions, as required. The position requires a high level of interaction with CBA members, staff and the general public. The PD Lawyer must have legal training and practice experience, and must be self-motivated with the ability to multitask and perform high-level duties with minimal supervision.
RESPONSIBILITES
Researches legal developments and trends and makes recommendations on topical and timely professional development (PD) programming and potential speakers.
Works with staff and volunteers to identify and develop program ideas.
Develops program timelines and assists with overall planning and organization of PD programs.
Solicits and reviews program proposals, and makes recommendations regarding approval.
Ensures that PD programs meet the accreditation guidelines of the Canadian law societies and oversees application process where applicable.
Assists in developing the marketing strategy and implementation.
Reviews and approves promotional materials.
Troubleshoots programs as needed, reviews program feedback and makes recommendations to Director.
Works with Director to ensure that curriculum and programming is consistent with CBA policies.
Deals with inquiries from members, volunteers andgeneral public.
Drafts reports, supporting materials and correspondence.
Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Law degree and eligibility for membership in a Canadian Law Society.
Experience
Experience practicing law in Canada.
Experience or training in adult education would be an asset.
Advanced computer skills.
Fluency in both official languages is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Keen judgment and diplomacy.
Ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Advanced writing and editing skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Availability to work occasional weekends or evenings, and travel if required.
Familiarity with CBA programs and willingness to work within CBA policies and procedures.
This Job Description is not meant to be all-inclusive, rather an overall representation of the main Responsibilities, Tasks and Qualifications.
McCain Foods
Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, Canada
We know the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values. At McCain, the legal team is responsible for providing and managing legal and compliance services and assisting with the management of risks associated with McCain’s global business operations. The business groups look to the legal team for assistance and guidance in contractual and other dealings with third parties, including customers, suppliers and regulators. We are now seeking a General Counsel, Americas to join as a key member of the legal team and head up our team of lawyers and supporting staff servicing our business in the Americas. Located in our Toronto office, this person will report to our Chief Legal Officer, and act as a trusted advisor on major business transactions and provide both strategic and day-to-day advice to the business on legal and transactional matters, focused in the Americas. Key Accountabilities
Develop, direct and motivate the Americas legal team, working in collaboration with McCain lawyers in other regions.
Provide advice and assistance with respect to strategic projects, including merger and acquisition transactions.
Assist with customer, supplier and other third party agreements with the goal of assisting business partners to achieve their objectives while identifying and mitigating risks.
Working in collaboration with internal and external resources, provide strategic advice with respect to intellectual property matters.
Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs, and provide training and mentoring with respect to policies and procedures relating to competition, compliance and other matters.
Provide support to other functions as necessary with respect to a variety of regulatory and food safety matters.
Provides counsel in employment matters, including the provision of legal support to the human resources function as required.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of broad legal experience, with an emphasis on corporate/commercial, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, corporate governance and regulatory matters
Ability to contribute at a strategic level with a proactive approach to risk management
Excellent management and leadership skills
Build strong relationships and collaborate across the organization
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Experience in international manufacturing sector is preferred
#LI-CL1
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McCain Foods is an EEO Employer that welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
Oct 29, 2018
Full time
We know the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values. At McCain, the legal team is responsible for providing and managing legal and compliance services and assisting with the management of risks associated with McCain’s global business operations. The business groups look to the legal team for assistance and guidance in contractual and other dealings with third parties, including customers, suppliers and regulators. We are now seeking a General Counsel, Americas to join as a key member of the legal team and head up our team of lawyers and supporting staff servicing our business in the Americas. Located in our Toronto office, this person will report to our Chief Legal Officer, and act as a trusted advisor on major business transactions and provide both strategic and day-to-day advice to the business on legal and transactional matters, focused in the Americas. Key Accountabilities
Develop, direct and motivate the Americas legal team, working in collaboration with McCain lawyers in other regions.
Provide advice and assistance with respect to strategic projects, including merger and acquisition transactions.
Assist with customer, supplier and other third party agreements with the goal of assisting business partners to achieve their objectives while identifying and mitigating risks.
Working in collaboration with internal and external resources, provide strategic advice with respect to intellectual property matters.
Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs, and provide training and mentoring with respect to policies and procedures relating to competition, compliance and other matters.
Provide support to other functions as necessary with respect to a variety of regulatory and food safety matters.
Provides counsel in employment matters, including the provision of legal support to the human resources function as required.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of broad legal experience, with an emphasis on corporate/commercial, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, corporate governance and regulatory matters
Ability to contribute at a strategic level with a proactive approach to risk management
Excellent management and leadership skills
Build strong relationships and collaborate across the organization
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Experience in international manufacturing sector is preferred
#LI-CL1
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McCain Foods is an EEO Employer that welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,500 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Reporting to the President, General Counsel is the University's most senior legal position and manages all legal services for Dalhousie. The General Counsel and Managing Director is called upon to provide the President and Senior Executive Team with expert legal strategic advice on a variety of issues affecting the University. This is a position of leadership and oversight and plays a critical role in the University's risk management process.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides the President and the Senior Executive Team with constructive, timely and strategic advice. In doing so, the General Counsel and Managing Director is expected to scan the environment, anticipate future trends and issues, assess the current landscape, and provide advice on successful navigation among the many university and external interests and perspectives.
Identifies legal issues that pose significant risk to the University, and identifies legal trends that may impact the University in the future. Provides formal and informal education and awareness with multiple stakeholders within the institution regarding such legal issues, how to approach them and how to mitigate exposure to them.
Assesses the University's legal liability with respect to its policies, processes and procedures. Recommends the appropriate steps for risk management. Analyses major areas of concern to the organization and recommends changes in policies and procedures. Provides advice to ensure that major University policies are aligned with best practice.
Provides university governance advice to the President and senior officers of the University Board of Governors and Senate, to assist them in ensuring that University practices and processes comply with Board By-Laws, the Senate Constitution and underlying regulations, and the University's enabling statute.
Works closely with the University Secretariat on policy development, compliance with Board by-laws and the Senate Constitution, and other matters relating to Board and Senate governance.
Manages the day-to-day operations of the Legal Counsel Office, including delegation of operational duties to the Assistant General Counsel and other members of the legal services team.
Recruits highly qualified staff to the Legal Counsel Office and leads, guides and monitors a complement of in-house lawyers whose practices comprise a wide range of legal specialities including education, corporate and commercial, construction, real property, intellectual property, human rights, civil litigation, administrative law, health law and insurance, among others.
Oversees the Privacy Officer, who has the responsibility of overseeing the University's compliance with privacy legislation and responding to access to information requests.
Offers guidance and support to the Office of Human Rights and Equity Services as appropriate.
Retains and instructs outside counsel in the conduct of litigation involving the University, and in the execution of legal work that is of such a specialized nature that it cannot be undertaken by the office or that requires legal resources beyond what the office can provide.
Engages with the Faculty of Law on programming and partnership opportunities.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates will possess a LLB or JD degree, be eligible to practice law within Nova Scotia, and be a member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society. Must have significant experience as a practicing lawyer. Current knowledge of the university legal environment and a solid understanding of the university community is preferred. Familiarity with human rights and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, particularly within a post-secondary context is preferred. Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of individuals tactfully and diplomatically in a wide variety of circumstances. Demonstrated appreciation of issues surrounding equity and diversity is required, including cultural competency with historically disadvantaged communities in Nova Scotia. Must have experience providing advice to multiple stakeholders, including underrepresented groups, with diverse interests in a complex organization. Demonstrated ability and experience in recruiting, retaining, leading and inspiring a high-performing team in a legal services office or similar environment is required.
Must demonstrate effectiveness in Dalhousie's Core and Leadership Competencies https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html, in particular:
Integrity
Respect and Inclusion
Communication
Thinking and Acting Strategically
Relationship Building
Development
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Apply online by October 14th 2018 to competition EXAD-18003.
Applications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among short-listed candidates, university employees will be given special consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .
Oct 03, 2018
Full time
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,500 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Reporting to the President, General Counsel is the University's most senior legal position and manages all legal services for Dalhousie. The General Counsel and Managing Director is called upon to provide the President and Senior Executive Team with expert legal strategic advice on a variety of issues affecting the University. This is a position of leadership and oversight and plays a critical role in the University's risk management process.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides the President and the Senior Executive Team with constructive, timely and strategic advice. In doing so, the General Counsel and Managing Director is expected to scan the environment, anticipate future trends and issues, assess the current landscape, and provide advice on successful navigation among the many university and external interests and perspectives.
Identifies legal issues that pose significant risk to the University, and identifies legal trends that may impact the University in the future. Provides formal and informal education and awareness with multiple stakeholders within the institution regarding such legal issues, how to approach them and how to mitigate exposure to them.
Assesses the University's legal liability with respect to its policies, processes and procedures. Recommends the appropriate steps for risk management. Analyses major areas of concern to the organization and recommends changes in policies and procedures. Provides advice to ensure that major University policies are aligned with best practice.
Provides university governance advice to the President and senior officers of the University Board of Governors and Senate, to assist them in ensuring that University practices and processes comply with Board By-Laws, the Senate Constitution and underlying regulations, and the University's enabling statute.
Works closely with the University Secretariat on policy development, compliance with Board by-laws and the Senate Constitution, and other matters relating to Board and Senate governance.
Manages the day-to-day operations of the Legal Counsel Office, including delegation of operational duties to the Assistant General Counsel and other members of the legal services team.
Recruits highly qualified staff to the Legal Counsel Office and leads, guides and monitors a complement of in-house lawyers whose practices comprise a wide range of legal specialities including education, corporate and commercial, construction, real property, intellectual property, human rights, civil litigation, administrative law, health law and insurance, among others.
Oversees the Privacy Officer, who has the responsibility of overseeing the University's compliance with privacy legislation and responding to access to information requests.
Offers guidance and support to the Office of Human Rights and Equity Services as appropriate.
Retains and instructs outside counsel in the conduct of litigation involving the University, and in the execution of legal work that is of such a specialized nature that it cannot be undertaken by the office or that requires legal resources beyond what the office can provide.
Engages with the Faculty of Law on programming and partnership opportunities.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates will possess a LLB or JD degree, be eligible to practice law within Nova Scotia, and be a member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society. Must have significant experience as a practicing lawyer. Current knowledge of the university legal environment and a solid understanding of the university community is preferred. Familiarity with human rights and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, particularly within a post-secondary context is preferred. Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of individuals tactfully and diplomatically in a wide variety of circumstances. Demonstrated appreciation of issues surrounding equity and diversity is required, including cultural competency with historically disadvantaged communities in Nova Scotia. Must have experience providing advice to multiple stakeholders, including underrepresented groups, with diverse interests in a complex organization. Demonstrated ability and experience in recruiting, retaining, leading and inspiring a high-performing team in a legal services office or similar environment is required.
Must demonstrate effectiveness in Dalhousie's Core and Leadership Competencies https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html, in particular:
Integrity
Respect and Inclusion
Communication
Thinking and Acting Strategically
Relationship Building
Development
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Apply online by October 14th 2018 to competition EXAD-18003.
Applications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among short-listed candidates, university employees will be given special consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide legal and compliance support to ICE NGX Canada Inc. (ICE NGX), an exchange and clearinghouse for the North American energy markets and wholly-owned subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE). The General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer is key part of ICE NGX’s management team. This is a hands on role where the individual will be ICE NGX’s lead for legal, compliance and regulatory matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop legal and regulatory policies specific to ICE NGX and work with personnel of other ICE subsidiaries on global polices.
Advise on internal legal issues relating to the businesses of ICE NGX, including contractual negotiations and documentation management.
Advise on external legal issues which arise in the context of the interface between ICE NGX and participants of its exchange and clearinghouse, third party providers and other external parties.
Work closely with ICE global legal counsel on global ICE initiatives.
Represent ICE NGX’s positions in regulatory and commercial matters.
Maintain and continue to enhance ICE NGX’s compliance program to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the Alberta Securities Commission (and other CSA jurisdictions) and the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission and ICE policies.
Liaise with other ICE business areas and provide advice and assistance as requirements arise.
Develop and demonstrate knowledge of the exchange, clearinghouse, derivatives and energy industries.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Due to the breadth and complexity of the role, the experience and knowledge required is varied. The role is external and internal facing in relation to legal and compliance issues which arise from supporting the day-to-day operations of the business. The individual will require senior level experience and be comfortable and resourceful when working without supervision, representing the interests of ICE.
Law degree from an accredited university, with active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or immediate eligibility for full admission to the Law Society of Alberta.
At least seven years of experience as a lawyer in one or more of the following areas:
Corporate commercial, corporate governance and corporate secretarial experience.
Experience of working with or within regulated environments is preferred, and experience in the regulations applicable to energy, derivatives, exchanges and/or clearinghouses are particularly desirable.
Experience managing internal legal and compliance staff and external legal counsel.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Desire and ability to learn business requirements quickly, analyze legal and business risks and propose creative, business-oriented solutions that comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Core Competencies
Competencies are the skills and behaviors that are critical both to your personal performance and to ICE’s continued success. The core competencies apply to every member of staff working for ICE.
Teamwork
Offers time and assistance to colleagues; is widely regarded and respected as someone to go to for help
Fosters friendly and cooperative relationships with others; colleagues enjoy working with the employee
Shares knowledge and mentors staff; works to develop others’ knowledge as well as own
Gives and shares credit as appropriate
Contributes to recruiting and training efforts of others, including candidate referrals, job interviews and mentoring
Attends and participates in company and department level functions inside and outside of the office
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Demonstrates an understanding of the urgent nature of our business and the need to proactively identify solutions to problems quickly and effectively takes ownership and follows through on decisions;
Determines and fixes root causes to problems rather than just treating symptoms
Applies novel techniques to solve problems that are more ambiguous; challenges long-held beliefs when necessary
Quickly and effectively identifies alternative solutions and the pros/cons of each; confirms that a proposed solution has no unintended consequences
Takes steps to mitigate risk
Consults with colleagues and recommends solutions based on the best interests of customers and shareholders, even when the opinion is unpopular
Possesses a keen sense as to when issues require escalation
Communication
Actively listens and speaks to, not over, others
Uses clear and constructive spoken and written language
Communicates important developments to the relevant and appropriate audiences in a timely and consistent manner
Asks follow-up questions to ensure all points are understood
Takes time to objectively listen to all viewpoints before forming an opinion
Seeks to build consensus among differing views
Professionalism & Integrity
Makes a positive impression; represents the company well via telephone, electronic communication and in person, including maintaining attire and appearance that is consistent with company image and appropriate for employee’s role
Models a ‘can-do’ attitude and takes initiative as a self-starter; inspires and motivates others to do the same
Embraces taking on additional responsibilities
Refrains from office gossip; settles rather than creates conflict with and between others
Exhibits desired work habits including regular office hours and extra hours when necessary
Strong sense of ethics and appreciation for confidentiality
Adheres to all corporate policies; makes prudent use of company resources
LOCATION
CN: Calgary (910 300 5 Ave SW)
FULL TIME / PART TIME
Full time
Sep 10, 2018
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide legal and compliance support to ICE NGX Canada Inc. (ICE NGX), an exchange and clearinghouse for the North American energy markets and wholly-owned subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE). The General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer is key part of ICE NGX’s management team. This is a hands on role where the individual will be ICE NGX’s lead for legal, compliance and regulatory matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop legal and regulatory policies specific to ICE NGX and work with personnel of other ICE subsidiaries on global polices.
Advise on internal legal issues relating to the businesses of ICE NGX, including contractual negotiations and documentation management.
Advise on external legal issues which arise in the context of the interface between ICE NGX and participants of its exchange and clearinghouse, third party providers and other external parties.
Work closely with ICE global legal counsel on global ICE initiatives.
Represent ICE NGX’s positions in regulatory and commercial matters.
Maintain and continue to enhance ICE NGX’s compliance program to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the Alberta Securities Commission (and other CSA jurisdictions) and the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission and ICE policies.
Liaise with other ICE business areas and provide advice and assistance as requirements arise.
Develop and demonstrate knowledge of the exchange, clearinghouse, derivatives and energy industries.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Due to the breadth and complexity of the role, the experience and knowledge required is varied. The role is external and internal facing in relation to legal and compliance issues which arise from supporting the day-to-day operations of the business. The individual will require senior level experience and be comfortable and resourceful when working without supervision, representing the interests of ICE.
Law degree from an accredited university, with active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or immediate eligibility for full admission to the Law Society of Alberta.
At least seven years of experience as a lawyer in one or more of the following areas:
Corporate commercial, corporate governance and corporate secretarial experience.
Experience of working with or within regulated environments is preferred, and experience in the regulations applicable to energy, derivatives, exchanges and/or clearinghouses are particularly desirable.
Experience managing internal legal and compliance staff and external legal counsel.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Desire and ability to learn business requirements quickly, analyze legal and business risks and propose creative, business-oriented solutions that comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Core Competencies
Competencies are the skills and behaviors that are critical both to your personal performance and to ICE’s continued success. The core competencies apply to every member of staff working for ICE.
Teamwork
Offers time and assistance to colleagues; is widely regarded and respected as someone to go to for help
Fosters friendly and cooperative relationships with others; colleagues enjoy working with the employee
Shares knowledge and mentors staff; works to develop others’ knowledge as well as own
Gives and shares credit as appropriate
Contributes to recruiting and training efforts of others, including candidate referrals, job interviews and mentoring
Attends and participates in company and department level functions inside and outside of the office
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Demonstrates an understanding of the urgent nature of our business and the need to proactively identify solutions to problems quickly and effectively takes ownership and follows through on decisions;
Determines and fixes root causes to problems rather than just treating symptoms
Applies novel techniques to solve problems that are more ambiguous; challenges long-held beliefs when necessary
Quickly and effectively identifies alternative solutions and the pros/cons of each; confirms that a proposed solution has no unintended consequences
Takes steps to mitigate risk
Consults with colleagues and recommends solutions based on the best interests of customers and shareholders, even when the opinion is unpopular
Possesses a keen sense as to when issues require escalation
Communication
Actively listens and speaks to, not over, others
Uses clear and constructive spoken and written language
Communicates important developments to the relevant and appropriate audiences in a timely and consistent manner
Asks follow-up questions to ensure all points are understood
Takes time to objectively listen to all viewpoints before forming an opinion
Seeks to build consensus among differing views
Professionalism & Integrity
Makes a positive impression; represents the company well via telephone, electronic communication and in person, including maintaining attire and appearance that is consistent with company image and appropriate for employee’s role
Models a ‘can-do’ attitude and takes initiative as a self-starter; inspires and motivates others to do the same
Embraces taking on additional responsibilities
Refrains from office gossip; settles rather than creates conflict with and between others
Exhibits desired work habits including regular office hours and extra hours when necessary
Strong sense of ethics and appreciation for confidentiality
Adheres to all corporate policies; makes prudent use of company resources
LOCATION
CN: Calgary (910 300 5 Ave SW)
FULL TIME / PART TIME
Full time
The Onni Group is a leading real estate firm based in Vancouver, Canada with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix, Seattle and Toronto. This diverse company is vertically integrated with in-house departments responsible for execution of the company’s activities including property development, construction and management as well as leasing, sales and marketing.
There is an exciting opportunity for a talented Lawyer with at least 5 years experience to join the team in Vancouver as General Counsel .
The Position:
We are looking for an ambitious, business minded and legal team leader to grow with us. This role will lead the legal team and be a key advisor to management on real estate & legal matters across our portfolio and locations.
Essential Job Functions:
Executive management of a legal team of 5 personnel, including providing strategic planning over the department, assigning duties and files, reviewing progress and providing guidance as necessary
Provide in-house advisory role on business matters from both a legal perspective and business perspective. Ability to apply solid business acumen and judgement to legal matters as they arise.
Draft, review and negotiate legal agreements covering real estate acquisition, development, financing, construction, leasing and sales in addition to corporate matters
Provide legal support to other functional areas (e.g., risk, corporate matters, leasing, sales & marketing, construction, & development)
The successful candidate will report directly to Senior Leadership and have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the business across multiple jurisdictions within Canada and assist in the USA legal matters as required.
Qualifications:
Must be admitted to the British Columbia bar
Must have 5+ years post-call experience gained in a law firm and/or in-house
Must have prior Real Estate industry experience
Strong executive leadership coupled with business judgement
Please note that we offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit package and programs to continuously develop and recognize employees.
All interested applicants please submit your resume and cover letter stating your salary expectations.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Aug 14, 2018
Full time
The Onni Group is a leading real estate firm based in Vancouver, Canada with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix, Seattle and Toronto. This diverse company is vertically integrated with in-house departments responsible for execution of the company’s activities including property development, construction and management as well as leasing, sales and marketing.
There is an exciting opportunity for a talented Lawyer with at least 5 years experience to join the team in Vancouver as General Counsel .
The Position:
We are looking for an ambitious, business minded and legal team leader to grow with us. This role will lead the legal team and be a key advisor to management on real estate & legal matters across our portfolio and locations.
Essential Job Functions:
Executive management of a legal team of 5 personnel, including providing strategic planning over the department, assigning duties and files, reviewing progress and providing guidance as necessary
Provide in-house advisory role on business matters from both a legal perspective and business perspective. Ability to apply solid business acumen and judgement to legal matters as they arise.
Draft, review and negotiate legal agreements covering real estate acquisition, development, financing, construction, leasing and sales in addition to corporate matters
Provide legal support to other functional areas (e.g., risk, corporate matters, leasing, sales & marketing, construction, & development)
The successful candidate will report directly to Senior Leadership and have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the business across multiple jurisdictions within Canada and assist in the USA legal matters as required.
Qualifications:
Must be admitted to the British Columbia bar
Must have 5+ years post-call experience gained in a law firm and/or in-house
Must have prior Real Estate industry experience
Strong executive leadership coupled with business judgement
Please note that we offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit package and programs to continuously develop and recognize employees.
All interested applicants please submit your resume and cover letter stating your salary expectations.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
The Corporate General Counsel will have an integrated role, working across the company to provide legal expertise, risk management and regulatory governance. As the Counsel looks to increase and maintain the company’s reputation, s/he will ensure compliance, legal conformity and diminished probability of exposure. Success in this role will be determined by a direct and tangible impact on steering business success while guaranteeing the company follows strict guidelines and protocols. Our client is looking for an entrepreneurial, inquisitive and analytical Lawyer to join the team as a critical member in meeting negotiations, setting best practices and crafting the legal requirements to meet our strategic business goals.
Expectations of this role are to build out the legal function from creating a legal framework to drafting/creating documents, refining existing documents and policies to negotiating on behalf of our client with all stakeholders to protect our client’s interests and reduce exposure.
D UTIES AND R ESPONSIBILITIES
Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to management on a variety of topics such as but not limited to contract law, IP, non-competition, trademarks, board governance, cyber security, privacy law etc.;
Draft, review, and negotiate on behalf of our client with external stakeholders on a variety of topics.
Develop policies to administer the company’s corporate legal affairs and bridge gaps in existing policies;
Devise risk management and effective regulatory compliance strategies;
Interpret and ensure compliance with privacy legislation, alerting the Executive team and management of regulatory changes or new legislation;
Communicate legal risks to business partners related to negotiated provisions in contracts;
Create programs to ensure management executes on Service Level agreements and delivery obligations to customers;
Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations;
Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes;
Review Statement of Works (SOWs), and assist in reviewing and writing RFI / RFPs;
Provide advice and participate in Due Diligence in joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, and mergers and/or acquisitions;
Explain legal language and advise executives on business terms of various deals;
Provide advice and guidance on advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements;
Provide advice and guidance on Human Resources issues and requirements in Canada, the USA and globally.
Requirements
Law degree from an accredited Canadian or American law school;
Minimum 5 years’ experience at a top tier firm or in-house experience;
Called to the bar in a Province of Canada; Member in good standing to practice law;
At least 4 years’ prior experience as in-house legal counsel on creating, drafting legal contracts, terms and conditions, SOWs, MSAs etc to protect the legal interests and reducing the liability for organizations related to such matters as anti-competition, intellectual property, privacy law, corporate law, employment law, CASL and general contract matters;
Knowledge of regulatory policies across multiple jurisdictions to assess potential business impact and opportunities;
Ability to provide training to management/executives and its affiliates on substantive legal topics;
Deep experience in business law, familiarity with regulatory reporting within a technology field
Expert knowledge of corporate and contract law, and exposure to IT/IP law;
Must be proficient in drafting and solidifying agreements, contracts and other legal documents;
Strong negotiator and has led/facilitated multiple commercial negotiations;
Boundless professionalism and a capacity to multitask and manage time effectively using prioritization;
Conduct work with integrity and responsibility;
High degree of professional ethics and integrity;
Ability to work well on your own but enjoy participating in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment;
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work across the organization and lead cross- functional teams;
Strong communication skills to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience both internally and externally;
Exceptional organizational abilities, prioritization techniques;
Innovative and resourceful with a strong sense of corporate awareness.
Aug 13, 2018
Full time
The Corporate General Counsel will have an integrated role, working across the company to provide legal expertise, risk management and regulatory governance. As the Counsel looks to increase and maintain the company’s reputation, s/he will ensure compliance, legal conformity and diminished probability of exposure. Success in this role will be determined by a direct and tangible impact on steering business success while guaranteeing the company follows strict guidelines and protocols. Our client is looking for an entrepreneurial, inquisitive and analytical Lawyer to join the team as a critical member in meeting negotiations, setting best practices and crafting the legal requirements to meet our strategic business goals.
Expectations of this role are to build out the legal function from creating a legal framework to drafting/creating documents, refining existing documents and policies to negotiating on behalf of our client with all stakeholders to protect our client’s interests and reduce exposure.
D UTIES AND R ESPONSIBILITIES
Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to management on a variety of topics such as but not limited to contract law, IP, non-competition, trademarks, board governance, cyber security, privacy law etc.;
Draft, review, and negotiate on behalf of our client with external stakeholders on a variety of topics.
Develop policies to administer the company’s corporate legal affairs and bridge gaps in existing policies;
Devise risk management and effective regulatory compliance strategies;
Interpret and ensure compliance with privacy legislation, alerting the Executive team and management of regulatory changes or new legislation;
Communicate legal risks to business partners related to negotiated provisions in contracts;
Create programs to ensure management executes on Service Level agreements and delivery obligations to customers;
Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations;
Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes;
Review Statement of Works (SOWs), and assist in reviewing and writing RFI / RFPs;
Provide advice and participate in Due Diligence in joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, and mergers and/or acquisitions;
Explain legal language and advise executives on business terms of various deals;
Provide advice and guidance on advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements;
Provide advice and guidance on Human Resources issues and requirements in Canada, the USA and globally.
Requirements
Law degree from an accredited Canadian or American law school;
Minimum 5 years’ experience at a top tier firm or in-house experience;
Called to the bar in a Province of Canada; Member in good standing to practice law;
At least 4 years’ prior experience as in-house legal counsel on creating, drafting legal contracts, terms and conditions, SOWs, MSAs etc to protect the legal interests and reducing the liability for organizations related to such matters as anti-competition, intellectual property, privacy law, corporate law, employment law, CASL and general contract matters;
Knowledge of regulatory policies across multiple jurisdictions to assess potential business impact and opportunities;
Ability to provide training to management/executives and its affiliates on substantive legal topics;
Deep experience in business law, familiarity with regulatory reporting within a technology field
Expert knowledge of corporate and contract law, and exposure to IT/IP law;
Must be proficient in drafting and solidifying agreements, contracts and other legal documents;
Strong negotiator and has led/facilitated multiple commercial negotiations;
Boundless professionalism and a capacity to multitask and manage time effectively using prioritization;
Conduct work with integrity and responsibility;
High degree of professional ethics and integrity;
Ability to work well on your own but enjoy participating in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment;
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work across the organization and lead cross- functional teams;
Strong communication skills to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience both internally and externally;
Exceptional organizational abilities, prioritization techniques;
Innovative and resourceful with a strong sense of corporate awareness.
Location: DORVAL, QC, Canada Posting Start Date: Jul 12, 2018 Posting End Date: Aug 2, 2018
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Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
We are seeking a litigation lawyer with approximately three (3) to five (5) years of experience to join our team in Montreal. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation who has carriage of all litigation and claims against Air Canada and its affiliates, worldwide, the selected candidate will provide legal advice on a wide range of matters including but not limited to: general liability, aviation liability, regulatory obligations, contractual obligations and anti-trust issues. The selected candidate will represent Air Canada and its affiliates before civil courts and administrative tribunals as well as assist in managing mandates conferred on outside firms.
The successful candidate will have acquired experience and exposure to litigation facing large corporations including document production. Solid technical competence is a must. The selected candidate would be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job.
Full bilingualism (French and English) is essential; membership in a provincial bar (preferably the Bar of Quebec) is required.
Proficiency in a foreign language and knowledge and experience in class action proceedings and in the aviation or transportation industries are definitely assets. A familiarity with the Carriage by Air Act and the Canada Transportation Act would be particularly advantageous.
To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics: Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively in a context of constant change, shifting priorities, and conflicting demands, to embrace new ideas and to adjust to a variety of situations and individuals; Solid research and analytical skills, to identify, define and assess all relevant factors and weight alternative courses of action, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment; Capacity to work under pressure, displaying composure in stressful situations;
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to develop strong co-operative relationships;
Inclination to take initiative and be proactive and to offer to assist and support co-workers, resourcefulness to prevent problems, and ability to handle work independently, taking responsibility for own actions;
Drive to satisfy and anticipate “client” needs, possessing creativity to tailor approach to meet the business needs;
Drive for results and urgency, high motivation towards achievement and action-oriented with ability to sensibly prioritize efforts;
Tenacity and resilience to persevere towards goals despite challenges and obstacles, maintaining enthusiasm and drive through to attainment of objectives.
Qualifications
Excellent negotiation, advocacy and written and oral communications skills (to convey messages and thoughts clearly, concisely, persuasively, and in a focused manner, to form compelling arguments based on facts, logic and law, to listen and question appropriately to gain full understanding, to tailor the message appropriately to the particular audience and to share information, ideas and feedback in a timely manner) are required. Integrity (including a strong work ethic, high personal standards, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanor) is assumed. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of Canada’s international airline.
Intangible Benefits
The selected candidate will often work autonomously but will have the benefit of working closely with and learning from more senior counsel who have acquired a broad and deep understanding of all commercial and regulatory aspects of the Air Canada and airline business.
The candidate would be joining a company with a high profile and operations in a multi-faceted regulatory, competitive and international environment. Though the demands are high, they are devoid of the pressures of client development and billing, found in private practice. The environment is fast-paced with constant activity. The international dimension and exposure to a wide range of foreign legal regimes is also an attraction.
The opportunity to join a cohesive and dynamic group of professionals, who take pride in contributing to achieving Air Canada’s commercial and operational objectives and who are focused on personal growth and improving client services, is an attraction as is the opportunity to join an international airline whose successes and innovations are attracting very positive attention from the industry internationally and the investor community.
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
At Air Canada, we want to fly higher when it comes to employment equity. We, therefore, encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Aug 06, 2018
Full time
Location: DORVAL, QC, Canada Posting Start Date: Jul 12, 2018 Posting End Date: Aug 2, 2018
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Description
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
We are seeking a litigation lawyer with approximately three (3) to five (5) years of experience to join our team in Montreal. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation who has carriage of all litigation and claims against Air Canada and its affiliates, worldwide, the selected candidate will provide legal advice on a wide range of matters including but not limited to: general liability, aviation liability, regulatory obligations, contractual obligations and anti-trust issues. The selected candidate will represent Air Canada and its affiliates before civil courts and administrative tribunals as well as assist in managing mandates conferred on outside firms.
The successful candidate will have acquired experience and exposure to litigation facing large corporations including document production. Solid technical competence is a must. The selected candidate would be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job.
Full bilingualism (French and English) is essential; membership in a provincial bar (preferably the Bar of Quebec) is required.
Proficiency in a foreign language and knowledge and experience in class action proceedings and in the aviation or transportation industries are definitely assets. A familiarity with the Carriage by Air Act and the Canada Transportation Act would be particularly advantageous.
To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics: Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively in a context of constant change, shifting priorities, and conflicting demands, to embrace new ideas and to adjust to a variety of situations and individuals; Solid research and analytical skills, to identify, define and assess all relevant factors and weight alternative courses of action, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment; Capacity to work under pressure, displaying composure in stressful situations;
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to develop strong co-operative relationships;
Inclination to take initiative and be proactive and to offer to assist and support co-workers, resourcefulness to prevent problems, and ability to handle work independently, taking responsibility for own actions;
Drive to satisfy and anticipate “client” needs, possessing creativity to tailor approach to meet the business needs;
Drive for results and urgency, high motivation towards achievement and action-oriented with ability to sensibly prioritize efforts;
Tenacity and resilience to persevere towards goals despite challenges and obstacles, maintaining enthusiasm and drive through to attainment of objectives.
Qualifications
Excellent negotiation, advocacy and written and oral communications skills (to convey messages and thoughts clearly, concisely, persuasively, and in a focused manner, to form compelling arguments based on facts, logic and law, to listen and question appropriately to gain full understanding, to tailor the message appropriately to the particular audience and to share information, ideas and feedback in a timely manner) are required. Integrity (including a strong work ethic, high personal standards, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanor) is assumed. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of Canada’s international airline.
Intangible Benefits
The selected candidate will often work autonomously but will have the benefit of working closely with and learning from more senior counsel who have acquired a broad and deep understanding of all commercial and regulatory aspects of the Air Canada and airline business.
The candidate would be joining a company with a high profile and operations in a multi-faceted regulatory, competitive and international environment. Though the demands are high, they are devoid of the pressures of client development and billing, found in private practice. The environment is fast-paced with constant activity. The international dimension and exposure to a wide range of foreign legal regimes is also an attraction.
The opportunity to join a cohesive and dynamic group of professionals, who take pride in contributing to achieving Air Canada’s commercial and operational objectives and who are focused on personal growth and improving client services, is an attraction as is the opportunity to join an international airline whose successes and innovations are attracting very positive attention from the industry internationally and the investor community.
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
At Air Canada, we want to fly higher when it comes to employment equity. We, therefore, encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Senior Legal Counsel About Queen's University
Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.
We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.
Come work with us!
Job Summary Queen’s University is seeking an experienced lawyer who is highly proficient in the field of Administrative Law. Reporting to the University Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel will provide timely and effective advice to multiple university participants about compliance in key areas of university responsibility: accessibility, accommodation, data protection and privacy, human rights, and records management. In addition, there is a particular emphasis on supporting university adjudicative processes related to academic and non-academic issues such as: academic appeals; academic integrity matters; and, student conduct. This position offers the opportunity to use your experience and judgment to consult on a wide variety of strategic decisions and initiatives with a great deal of autonomy. You will work across the university with all 5 faculties, a number of administrative units and senior administration, ensuring that every day is both challenging and rewarding. The University Secretariat and Legal Counsel Office is a very collaborative team that works with committees that consist of people with diverse ideas and backgrounds, to which our ideal candidate will add valuable perspective. If your skills and experience meet our requirements, and you are looking for a collaborative environment that offers numerous challenges, we encourage you to apply. Job Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with University Counsel and Corporate Counsel to provide sound strategic legal advice to the university community, based on subject-matter expertise in administrative law, tribunal hearings, human rights, labour and employment and other areas affecting university operations.
Monitor, review and provide practical and unbiased advice and representation on procedural and contractual arrangements.
Ensure the provision of expert, timely, practical, effective and consistent legal advice to clients within the university community and ensure consistency in decision-making processes.
Serve as a trusted strategic partner with University and Corporate Counsel and with senior management, Departmental leaders, and academic administrators.
Engage in meaningful efforts to understand the diverse academic, research and operational needs of the University.
Provide clear, accurate assessment of legal issues and risks while respecting business judgment and decision-making authority of university administrators.
Represent the university’s interests on procedural and substantive matters.
Provide strategic advice concerning dispute and conflict resolution.
Conduct thorough and objective research, providing information and effective recommendations to University Counsel, Corporate Counsel, and other university clients.
Participate on committees and working groups as assigned, representing the Office of the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel in a professional manner that builds relationships, encourages inter-departmental collaboration and promotes the University’s strategic goals.
Determine the need for, develop and deliver, training programs to university clients as appropriate.
Liaise with external counsel, provide litigation support and management.
As appropriate, represent the university’s interests before courts and administrative tribunals.
Participate in professional development to maintain knowledge of changes to relevant laws and regulations, working with key stakeholders to understand the operational and procedural impacts such changes may have on the university.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A law degree (LLB or JD), from an accredited Canadian university, and member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada.
A minimum of 12 years’ of experience practising law, including at least 8 years’ prior experience in administrative law, working with a variety of administrative boards and/or tribunals.
Previous exposure to corporate/commercial, construction, intellectual property and procurement law would be an asset.
A breadth of general legal knowledge across a variety of fields.
Proven success in providing fair and impartial legal guidance regarding complex issues.
Prior experience in developing policies and procedures/guidelines in a private or public sector organization.
Experience in dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, and enforcement of policies and procedures/guidelines.
Prior legal experience in a post-secondary education setting would be an asset.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Ability to cultivate and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel team, with a broad range of university clients including academics, students, staff, senior administrations, and with external legal consultants.
Excellent facilitation and mediation skills, with the ability to use these skills to develop solutions that ethically, tactfully and diplomatically respond to the needs and expectations of diverse groups at all levels.
Sound judgement and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues, and the ability to recognize when it is necessary to escalate issues to University Counsel or Corporate Counsel.
Ability to swiftly prioritize matters and to and manage multiple, competing short and long-term projects, and to shift quickly between substantive areas of law.
Excellent communication skills: listening, written and verbal, and the ability to adjust communication style to specific audiences.
Possess high standards of ethics and integrity as demonstrated by having the ability to make and communicate difficult decisions and the ability to deliver difficult messages in sensitive situations, while maintaining trust and strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Exceptional ability to draft accurate, complete and persuasive legal documents such as legal opinions and responses, position statements, legal briefs and correspondence.
Proven record of commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion.
Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work with a variety of software tools including spreadsheets, databases, document management tools, and internet/legal search engines.
DECISION MAKING:
Facilitates complex decision-making processes, leveraging all identified clients and stakeholders.
Determines type and level of information required by University Counsel and Corporate Counsel to support decision-making.
Makes effective recommendations to University Counsel or Corporate Counsel concerning university policies and procedures.
Provides expert advice and effective recommendations to university decision-makers.
Set and direct own work, ensuring task due dates are aligned with portfolio and unit priorities and/or deadlines.
Make decisions on completeness of all related process tasks aligned with portfolio and unit priorities.
Determines appropriate learning strategy when developing training documents or delivering training programs.
Assign work to administrative support staff as appropriate.
Closing Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at hradmin@queensu.ca.
Aug 04, 2018
Full time
Senior Legal Counsel About Queen's University
Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.
We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.
Come work with us!
Job Summary Queen’s University is seeking an experienced lawyer who is highly proficient in the field of Administrative Law. Reporting to the University Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel will provide timely and effective advice to multiple university participants about compliance in key areas of university responsibility: accessibility, accommodation, data protection and privacy, human rights, and records management. In addition, there is a particular emphasis on supporting university adjudicative processes related to academic and non-academic issues such as: academic appeals; academic integrity matters; and, student conduct. This position offers the opportunity to use your experience and judgment to consult on a wide variety of strategic decisions and initiatives with a great deal of autonomy. You will work across the university with all 5 faculties, a number of administrative units and senior administration, ensuring that every day is both challenging and rewarding. The University Secretariat and Legal Counsel Office is a very collaborative team that works with committees that consist of people with diverse ideas and backgrounds, to which our ideal candidate will add valuable perspective. If your skills and experience meet our requirements, and you are looking for a collaborative environment that offers numerous challenges, we encourage you to apply. Job Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with University Counsel and Corporate Counsel to provide sound strategic legal advice to the university community, based on subject-matter expertise in administrative law, tribunal hearings, human rights, labour and employment and other areas affecting university operations.
Monitor, review and provide practical and unbiased advice and representation on procedural and contractual arrangements.
Ensure the provision of expert, timely, practical, effective and consistent legal advice to clients within the university community and ensure consistency in decision-making processes.
Serve as a trusted strategic partner with University and Corporate Counsel and with senior management, Departmental leaders, and academic administrators.
Engage in meaningful efforts to understand the diverse academic, research and operational needs of the University.
Provide clear, accurate assessment of legal issues and risks while respecting business judgment and decision-making authority of university administrators.
Represent the university’s interests on procedural and substantive matters.
Provide strategic advice concerning dispute and conflict resolution.
Conduct thorough and objective research, providing information and effective recommendations to University Counsel, Corporate Counsel, and other university clients.
Participate on committees and working groups as assigned, representing the Office of the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel in a professional manner that builds relationships, encourages inter-departmental collaboration and promotes the University’s strategic goals.
Determine the need for, develop and deliver, training programs to university clients as appropriate.
Liaise with external counsel, provide litigation support and management.
As appropriate, represent the university’s interests before courts and administrative tribunals.
Participate in professional development to maintain knowledge of changes to relevant laws and regulations, working with key stakeholders to understand the operational and procedural impacts such changes may have on the university.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A law degree (LLB or JD), from an accredited Canadian university, and member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada.
A minimum of 12 years’ of experience practising law, including at least 8 years’ prior experience in administrative law, working with a variety of administrative boards and/or tribunals.
Previous exposure to corporate/commercial, construction, intellectual property and procurement law would be an asset.
A breadth of general legal knowledge across a variety of fields.
Proven success in providing fair and impartial legal guidance regarding complex issues.
Prior experience in developing policies and procedures/guidelines in a private or public sector organization.
Experience in dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, and enforcement of policies and procedures/guidelines.
Prior legal experience in a post-secondary education setting would be an asset.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Ability to cultivate and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel team, with a broad range of university clients including academics, students, staff, senior administrations, and with external legal consultants.
Excellent facilitation and mediation skills, with the ability to use these skills to develop solutions that ethically, tactfully and diplomatically respond to the needs and expectations of diverse groups at all levels.
Sound judgement and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues, and the ability to recognize when it is necessary to escalate issues to University Counsel or Corporate Counsel.
Ability to swiftly prioritize matters and to and manage multiple, competing short and long-term projects, and to shift quickly between substantive areas of law.
Excellent communication skills: listening, written and verbal, and the ability to adjust communication style to specific audiences.
Possess high standards of ethics and integrity as demonstrated by having the ability to make and communicate difficult decisions and the ability to deliver difficult messages in sensitive situations, while maintaining trust and strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Exceptional ability to draft accurate, complete and persuasive legal documents such as legal opinions and responses, position statements, legal briefs and correspondence.
Proven record of commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion.
Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work with a variety of software tools including spreadsheets, databases, document management tools, and internet/legal search engines.
DECISION MAKING:
Facilitates complex decision-making processes, leveraging all identified clients and stakeholders.
Determines type and level of information required by University Counsel and Corporate Counsel to support decision-making.
Makes effective recommendations to University Counsel or Corporate Counsel concerning university policies and procedures.
Provides expert advice and effective recommendations to university decision-makers.
Set and direct own work, ensuring task due dates are aligned with portfolio and unit priorities and/or deadlines.
Make decisions on completeness of all related process tasks aligned with portfolio and unit priorities.
Determines appropriate learning strategy when developing training documents or delivering training programs.
Assign work to administrative support staff as appropriate.
Closing Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at hradmin@queensu.ca.
General Counsel
We are looking for a full-time dedicated attorney to join our growing team in our head office in North York, Ontario. Reporting to the President & CEO, you will provide business focused legal advice in areas including advertising and marketing, food and regulatory law, product labeling and claims, intellectual property, digital/e-commerce, privacy legislation, safety and environment.
What you will be doing: Serve as the primary point of contact on all the company’s legal and regulatory affairs.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice on a wide range of business initiatives such as product claims, labeling, trademark agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements and materials across print, digital and social media platforms. Protect the company’s legal rights by participating in corporate level strategy development, implementation and risk management.
Support and proactively partner with team members on marketing/advertising initiatives while ensuring compliance with legislation, industry guidelines and internal policies.
Draft and review legal templates, papers, contracts, agreements and other legal documents as needed and oversee their enforcement.
Review and approve all advertising in conjunction with Quality Assurance and Product Development teams, marketing and promotional materials to ensure compliance with Canadian, American and International legislation (including import/export requirements), regulations and guidelines.
Assist in managing external counsel and representing the company in claims and litigation matters.
Stay up-to-date with legal and regulatory developments and best practices. Develop various templates, processes, tools, policies for the business and bridge gaps in existing policies.
What we are looking for:
Must possess a law degree from an accredited school and be a lawyer in good standing.
Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience in one or more of the following categories: food, beauty or supplements and regulatory matters. In-house corporate legal counsel experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Solution-orientated business approach.
Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements, structuring transactions and corporate law.
Comfortable assessing priorities, good interpersonal skills andjudgement.
Flexibility for travel local and global travel as required (5%).
What’s in it for you:
An opportunity to join a growing, thriving, purposeful organization
Impactful opportunity - your contributions will be evident to everyone
Company Culture: What our team members say “I love the culture here”
Employee centric benefits, perks and lots of treats - visit our vivanaturals.com to learn more
Our Location: We just moved into a beautiful office customized just for us (it even includes a gym!). The office is conveniently located at Yonge & Sheppard in Toronto.
Jul 17, 2018
Full time
General Counsel
We are looking for a full-time dedicated attorney to join our growing team in our head office in North York, Ontario. Reporting to the President & CEO, you will provide business focused legal advice in areas including advertising and marketing, food and regulatory law, product labeling and claims, intellectual property, digital/e-commerce, privacy legislation, safety and environment.
What you will be doing: Serve as the primary point of contact on all the company’s legal and regulatory affairs.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice on a wide range of business initiatives such as product claims, labeling, trademark agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements and materials across print, digital and social media platforms. Protect the company’s legal rights by participating in corporate level strategy development, implementation and risk management.
Support and proactively partner with team members on marketing/advertising initiatives while ensuring compliance with legislation, industry guidelines and internal policies.
Draft and review legal templates, papers, contracts, agreements and other legal documents as needed and oversee their enforcement.
Review and approve all advertising in conjunction with Quality Assurance and Product Development teams, marketing and promotional materials to ensure compliance with Canadian, American and International legislation (including import/export requirements), regulations and guidelines.
Assist in managing external counsel and representing the company in claims and litigation matters.
Stay up-to-date with legal and regulatory developments and best practices. Develop various templates, processes, tools, policies for the business and bridge gaps in existing policies.
What we are looking for:
Must possess a law degree from an accredited school and be a lawyer in good standing.
Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience in one or more of the following categories: food, beauty or supplements and regulatory matters. In-house corporate legal counsel experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Solution-orientated business approach.
Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements, structuring transactions and corporate law.
Comfortable assessing priorities, good interpersonal skills andjudgement.
Flexibility for travel local and global travel as required (5%).
What’s in it for you:
An opportunity to join a growing, thriving, purposeful organization
Impactful opportunity - your contributions will be evident to everyone
Company Culture: What our team members say “I love the culture here”
Employee centric benefits, perks and lots of treats - visit our vivanaturals.com to learn more
Our Location: We just moved into a beautiful office customized just for us (it even includes a gym!). The office is conveniently located at Yonge & Sheppard in Toronto.
Saskatchewan Government Insurance
Saskatchewan, Canada
Let’s face it, being a lawyer isn’t easy. Every new legislation, every case and every contract brings new challenges from every direction. Are you the type of leader who can guide your team through those challenges and still keep laser-like strategic focus while you’re at it?
Sound like you? Then we want you to join our Legal division as our new Associate General Counsel – SGI CANADA or Associate General Counsel – Corporate leading a knowledgeable and highly-functioning team of legal -focused minds. We’re looking for charismatic leaders who understands what it takes to develop corporate legal strategies that mitigate risk and drive the company forward. And of course you’re always at the ready with sound legal advice for your business partners — be it legislation, privacy or insurance related. We did tell you this was going to be a challenge, but on the flip side, you’ll be making an impact and blazing new trails in our Legal department’s rapidly expanding frontier.
We’ll be looking to fill more legal positions at varying levels and locations in Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan very soon. Maybe you’re thinking this position isn’t the right fit for where you are in your career or right now is just bad timing but SGI is sounding like a company you’d like to work for. Don’t be shy! Still send in your resume for consideration for future positions and be sure to keep an eye on our website for future job postings.
Requirements
Candidates must bring the education and experience to succeed in this opportunity — after all, we’re counting on you. We are looking for candidates who have obtained law degree and have at least ten years’ experience as a lawyer with five years’ management experience with increasing responsibility in a legal environment. Alternative combinations of relevant education and experience may also be considered.
Why SGI?
Because when you start here, you want to stay here. We offer a wide range of benefits and invest in career development to meet the needs of our employees. We embrace diversity, recognizing and celebrating our differences and our similarities. With careers as diverse as our employees, join our caring culture of employee empowerment within a great community of people.
Ready to Apply?
Tell us why you’re the right fit for this role. Learn more about these jobs and how to green light your career at SGI by visiting www.sgi.sk.ca/careers.
Job Type: Full-time
Jun 28, 2018
Full time
Let’s face it, being a lawyer isn’t easy. Every new legislation, every case and every contract brings new challenges from every direction. Are you the type of leader who can guide your team through those challenges and still keep laser-like strategic focus while you’re at it?
Sound like you? Then we want you to join our Legal division as our new Associate General Counsel – SGI CANADA or Associate General Counsel – Corporate leading a knowledgeable and highly-functioning team of legal -focused minds. We’re looking for charismatic leaders who understands what it takes to develop corporate legal strategies that mitigate risk and drive the company forward. And of course you’re always at the ready with sound legal advice for your business partners — be it legislation, privacy or insurance related. We did tell you this was going to be a challenge, but on the flip side, you’ll be making an impact and blazing new trails in our Legal department’s rapidly expanding frontier.
We’ll be looking to fill more legal positions at varying levels and locations in Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan very soon. Maybe you’re thinking this position isn’t the right fit for where you are in your career or right now is just bad timing but SGI is sounding like a company you’d like to work for. Don’t be shy! Still send in your resume for consideration for future positions and be sure to keep an eye on our website for future job postings.
Requirements
Candidates must bring the education and experience to succeed in this opportunity — after all, we’re counting on you. We are looking for candidates who have obtained law degree and have at least ten years’ experience as a lawyer with five years’ management experience with increasing responsibility in a legal environment. Alternative combinations of relevant education and experience may also be considered.
Why SGI?
Because when you start here, you want to stay here. We offer a wide range of benefits and invest in career development to meet the needs of our employees. We embrace diversity, recognizing and celebrating our differences and our similarities. With careers as diverse as our employees, join our caring culture of employee empowerment within a great community of people.
Ready to Apply?
Tell us why you’re the right fit for this role. Learn more about these jobs and how to green light your career at SGI by visiting www.sgi.sk.ca/careers.
Job Type: Full-time
The Corporate General Counsel will have an integrated role, working across the company to provide legal expertise, risk management and regulatory governance. As the Counsel looks to increase and maintain the company’s reputation, s/he will ensure compliance, legal conformity and diminished probability of exposure. Success in this role will be determined by a direct and tangible impact on steering business success while guaranteeing the company follows strict guidelines and protocols. Our client is looking for an entrepreneurial, inquisitive and analytical Lawyer to join the team as a critical member in meeting negotiations, setting best practices and crafting the legal requirements to meet our strategic business goals.
Expectations of this role are to build out the legal function from creating a legal framework to drafting/creating documents, refining existing documents and policies to negotiating on behalf of our client with all stakeholders to protect our client’s interests and reduce exposure.
D UTIES AND R ESPONSIBILITIES
Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to management on a variety of topics such as but not limited to contract law, IP, non-competition, trademarks, board governance, cyber security, privacy law etc.;
Draft, review, and negotiate on behalf of our client with external stakeholders on a variety of topics.
Develop policies to administer the company’s corporate legal affairs and bridge gaps in existing policies;
Devise risk management and effective regulatory compliance strategies;
Interpret and ensure compliance with privacy legislation, alerting the Executive team and management of regulatory changes or new legislation;
Communicate legal risks to business partners related to negotiated provisions in contracts;
Create programs to ensure management executes on Service Level agreements and delivery obligations to customers;
Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations;
Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes;
Review Statement of Works (SOWs), and assist in reviewing and writing RFI / RFPs;
Provide advice and participate in Due Diligence in joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, and mergers and/or acquisitions;
Explain legal language and advise executives on business terms of various deals;
Provide advice and guidance on advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements;
Provide advice and guidance on Human Resources issues and requirements in Canada, the USA and globally.
Requirements
Law degree from an accredited Canadian or American law school;
Minimum 5 years’ experience at a top tier firm or in-house experience;
Called to the bar in a Province of Canada; Member in good standing to practice law;
At least 4 years’ prior experience as in-house legal counsel on creating, drafting legal contracts, terms and conditions, SOWs, MSAs etc to protect the legal interests and reducing the liability for organizations related to such matters as anti-competition, intellectual property, privacy law, corporate law, employment law, CASL and general contract matters;
Knowledge of regulatory policies across multiple jurisdictions to assess potential business impact and opportunities;
Ability to provide training to management/executives and its affiliates on substantive legal topics;
Deep experience in business law, familiarity with regulatory reporting within a technology field
Expert knowledge of corporate and contract law, and exposure to IT/IP law;
Must be proficient in drafting and solidifying agreements, contracts and other legal documents;
Strong negotiator and has led/facilitated multiple commercial negotiations;
Boundless professionalism and a capacity to multitask and manage time effectively using prioritization;
Conduct work with integrity and responsibility;
High degree of professional ethics and integrity;
Ability to work well on your own but enjoy participating in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment;
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work across the organization and lead cross- functional teams;
Strong communication skills to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience both internally and externally;
Exceptional organizational abilities, prioritization techniques;
Innovative and resourceful with a strong sense of corporate awareness.
May 19, 2018
Contract
The Corporate General Counsel will have an integrated role, working across the company to provide legal expertise, risk management and regulatory governance. As the Counsel looks to increase and maintain the company’s reputation, s/he will ensure compliance, legal conformity and diminished probability of exposure. Success in this role will be determined by a direct and tangible impact on steering business success while guaranteeing the company follows strict guidelines and protocols. Our client is looking for an entrepreneurial, inquisitive and analytical Lawyer to join the team as a critical member in meeting negotiations, setting best practices and crafting the legal requirements to meet our strategic business goals.
Expectations of this role are to build out the legal function from creating a legal framework to drafting/creating documents, refining existing documents and policies to negotiating on behalf of our client with all stakeholders to protect our client’s interests and reduce exposure.
D UTIES AND R ESPONSIBILITIES
Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to management on a variety of topics such as but not limited to contract law, IP, non-competition, trademarks, board governance, cyber security, privacy law etc.;
Draft, review, and negotiate on behalf of our client with external stakeholders on a variety of topics.
Develop policies to administer the company’s corporate legal affairs and bridge gaps in existing policies;
Devise risk management and effective regulatory compliance strategies;
Interpret and ensure compliance with privacy legislation, alerting the Executive team and management of regulatory changes or new legislation;
Communicate legal risks to business partners related to negotiated provisions in contracts;
Create programs to ensure management executes on Service Level agreements and delivery obligations to customers;
Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations;
Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes;
Review Statement of Works (SOWs), and assist in reviewing and writing RFI / RFPs;
Provide advice and participate in Due Diligence in joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, and mergers and/or acquisitions;
Explain legal language and advise executives on business terms of various deals;
Provide advice and guidance on advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements;
Provide advice and guidance on Human Resources issues and requirements in Canada, the USA and globally.
Requirements
Law degree from an accredited Canadian or American law school;
Minimum 5 years’ experience at a top tier firm or in-house experience;
Called to the bar in a Province of Canada; Member in good standing to practice law;
At least 4 years’ prior experience as in-house legal counsel on creating, drafting legal contracts, terms and conditions, SOWs, MSAs etc to protect the legal interests and reducing the liability for organizations related to such matters as anti-competition, intellectual property, privacy law, corporate law, employment law, CASL and general contract matters;
Knowledge of regulatory policies across multiple jurisdictions to assess potential business impact and opportunities;
Ability to provide training to management/executives and its affiliates on substantive legal topics;
Deep experience in business law, familiarity with regulatory reporting within a technology field
Expert knowledge of corporate and contract law, and exposure to IT/IP law;
Must be proficient in drafting and solidifying agreements, contracts and other legal documents;
Strong negotiator and has led/facilitated multiple commercial negotiations;
Boundless professionalism and a capacity to multitask and manage time effectively using prioritization;
Conduct work with integrity and responsibility;
High degree of professional ethics and integrity;
Ability to work well on your own but enjoy participating in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment;
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work across the organization and lead cross- functional teams;
Strong communication skills to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience both internally and externally;
Exceptional organizational abilities, prioritization techniques;
Innovative and resourceful with a strong sense of corporate awareness.
Job Title: Legal Counsel – Corporate and Commercial Lead
Employee Status: Full Time- Salaried
Location: Oshawa, ON- Canadian Headquarters
WHAT YOU WILL DO
General Motors Canada is seeking an exceptional lawyer with strategic business acumen and proven collaborative skills to join the legal team in Oshawa as Counsel – Corporate and Commercial Lead. The successful candidate will report to the Vice President, Lead Counsel for Canada and will work closely with both the GM Canada legal department and the GM global legal staff of more than 200 lawyers. This position will be located at GM Canada’s headquarters in Oshawa, Ontario.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a small team of lawyers and professional support staff to provide counsel on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including transactions, corporate secretarial responsibilities, sales, marketing, after-sales, dealer relations, new technologies, e-commerce, privacy, real estate, environmental, banking, finance, tax, licensing, and procurement.
Responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously and working effectively across internal functions and businesses.
Contribute to GM Canada’s success by combining both legal and business expertise and understanding the company’s strategic goals and operation as a key business partner.
REQUIREMENTS
Has been called to the Bar of Ontario.
Minimum of 12 years of top-tier private practice or in-house experience with significant corporate and commercial expertise, with a significant portion of the experience gained in the manufacturing or consumer products sector.
Business-minded lawyer who can provide a top-down perspective while maintaining a sleeves-rolled-up willingness to take on a significant working role in the company.
Superior personal and professional integrity, strong communication skills, and strategic management team experience.
French language proficiency would be an asset but is not a requirement.
Please go to our career site www.gm.ca/careers where you will be given the option to set career alerts to get immediate updates for any roles that fit your desired career path. Also be sure to follow our LinkedIn GM Canada Career Group http://bit.ly/GMCanadaCareersGroup .
General Motors Canada Company is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.
We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Pre-employment screening will be required.
Apr 19, 2018
Full time
Job Title: Legal Counsel – Corporate and Commercial Lead
Employee Status: Full Time- Salaried
Location: Oshawa, ON- Canadian Headquarters
WHAT YOU WILL DO
General Motors Canada is seeking an exceptional lawyer with strategic business acumen and proven collaborative skills to join the legal team in Oshawa as Counsel – Corporate and Commercial Lead. The successful candidate will report to the Vice President, Lead Counsel for Canada and will work closely with both the GM Canada legal department and the GM global legal staff of more than 200 lawyers. This position will be located at GM Canada’s headquarters in Oshawa, Ontario.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a small team of lawyers and professional support staff to provide counsel on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including transactions, corporate secretarial responsibilities, sales, marketing, after-sales, dealer relations, new technologies, e-commerce, privacy, real estate, environmental, banking, finance, tax, licensing, and procurement.
Responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously and working effectively across internal functions and businesses.
Contribute to GM Canada’s success by combining both legal and business expertise and understanding the company’s strategic goals and operation as a key business partner.
REQUIREMENTS
Has been called to the Bar of Ontario.
Minimum of 12 years of top-tier private practice or in-house experience with significant corporate and commercial expertise, with a significant portion of the experience gained in the manufacturing or consumer products sector.
Business-minded lawyer who can provide a top-down perspective while maintaining a sleeves-rolled-up willingness to take on a significant working role in the company.
Superior personal and professional integrity, strong communication skills, and strategic management team experience.
French language proficiency would be an asset but is not a requirement.
Please go to our career site www.gm.ca/careers where you will be given the option to set career alerts to get immediate updates for any roles that fit your desired career path. Also be sure to follow our LinkedIn GM Canada Career Group http://bit.ly/GMCanadaCareersGroup .
General Motors Canada Company is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.
We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Pre-employment screening will be required.
General Counsel - VCC000004 Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Ajax Description As the captive finance company of the Audi, Ducati and Volkswagen brands in Canada, VW Credit Canada, Inc., also known as Audi Finance and Volkswagen Finance, is a wholly owned subsidiary of VW Credit, Inc. Audi Finance and Volkswagen Finance offers a wide range of leasing, retail financing and protection plans expertly tailored to meet the needs of our Customers. Additionally, we provide commercial financing products to Audi and Volkswagen Dealers to support expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations.
ROLE SUMMARY This position has overall responsibility for managing the Legal, Federal and Provincial Regulatory Environment, and Corporate Secretarial functions for VW Credit Canada, Inc. with functional responsibility for all related activities in Canada, and assuring that the activities of inside and outside counsel conform to an appropriate strategic focus. The position leads, manages, and mentors the respective legal team. In these roles, the position is a key member of the Executive leadership team as one of the CFO’s direct reports and serves as Secretary of the Corporation and its numerous special-purpose entities required to facilitate the securitized funding of the Corporation’s portfolio. The General Counsel role serves as the most senior legal advisor to VCCI. The position has responsibility for the overall direction of the legal and regulatory affairs of the Corporation to provide maximum protection of its legal rights and to ensure that its business is conducted in accord with all legal requirements and consistent with all corporate policies. This position participates in strategic development, protects the Corporation’s competitive position, and enhances shareholder value through management and direction of all legal services. The incumbent is expected to be an active “business partner”.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Accountable for the legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters of VCCI, an automotive finance company that provides financing and leasing to consumers and wholesale floor plan lending to Volkswagen, Audi and Ducati dealers throughout Canada. Provide legal counsel and guidance to the VCCI leadership team, senior management, and employees on all matters affecting the company’s business, while managing own team of legal professionals. Serve as the legal lead on key governing committees (e.g., Leadership Team; Legal Committee, Governance Committee; Retail Credit Committee). Serve as Corporate Secretary and legal counsel to VCCI and its Board of Directors; and act of Secretary to the corporation’s special purpose entities, ensuring corporate governance and proper bookkeeping. Provides legal guidance to ensure compliance with the numerous provisions and regulations in place in Canada as well as Privacy & CASL related requirements. Advise on complex corporate deal structures, license approval processes, company policies and procedures, and contract negotiation strategies. Provide internal legal services to VCI’s Treasury Department for structured finance borrowings in Canada, including asset-based securitizations and all required regulatory filings. Provide legal guidance to VCCI management in regards to wholesale lending transactions (Floorplan, Mortgage & Capital loans) including risk mitigation strategies and enforcement of security in case of default. Provide legal guidance in regards to marketing and the marketing of ancillary insurance-type and protection products Analyze the merits of litigation filed against or on behalf of the Corporation and work with the appropriate business leaders to define a strategic defense and recommend settlements when in the Corporation’s best interest. Direct and supervise all corporate legal activity of outside counsels in support of the interests of VCCI. Establish and manage internal and external relationships with outside counsel, consultants, government agencies, trade associations (such as the Canadian Finance & Lease Association) and other interest group. Provide information to and closely cooperate with counterparts at Volkswagen Financial Services AG in matters of mutual interest. Direct all significant litigation, arbitrations, and other material disputes, including retention of outside counsel, making or approving key strategic legal decisions, and approving settlements. Ensure proper reporting and disclosure of all disputes. Serve as primary legal advisor for legal auditing matters, and ensuring proper disclosure of all legal, compliance, and other provisional matters consistent with securities laws, regulations, IFRS guidelines, and VCCI corporate guidelines.
Qualifications Experience 10+ years of experience in Canadian automotive and/or automotive finance related areas as a lawyer in private practice or as in house counsel. Education LL.B/J.D. Degree from an accredited law school in Canada with a top tier standing Active membership in the Law Society of Upper Canada or any other provincial Law Society DESIRED: Extensive knowledge of Quebec’s Civil Code and related provincial regulations DESIRED: Knowledge of Insurance related regulations and legal environment Specialized Skills, Knowledge Law Degree from a top law school and strong academic record Licensed to practice and in good standing with the ability to practice in Ontario Heightened familiarity with consumer disclosure/ protection landscape and the legislative requirements and challenges in Canada Strong communication skills – Listening, Verbal and written Ability to transform legal requirements into efficient operational processes Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic Influencing and proven negotiation skills Problem solving DESIRED: Bilingual – Written, Spoken and Read (English & French) DESIRED: Ancillary Insurance product regulatory environment expertise Additional information: Audi Finance and Volkswagen Finance is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.
Mar 07, 2018
Full time
General Counsel - VCC000004 Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Ajax Description As the captive finance company of the Audi, Ducati and Volkswagen brands in Canada, VW Credit Canada, Inc., also known as Audi Finance and Volkswagen Finance, is a wholly owned subsidiary of VW Credit, Inc. Audi Finance and Volkswagen Finance offers a wide range of leasing, retail financing and protection plans expertly tailored to meet the needs of our Customers. Additionally, we provide commercial financing products to Audi and Volkswagen Dealers to support expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations.
ROLE SUMMARY This position has overall responsibility for managing the Legal, Federal and Provincial Regulatory Environment, and Corporate Secretarial functions for VW Credit Canada, Inc. with functional responsibility for all related activities in Canada, and assuring that the activities of inside and outside counsel conform to an appropriate strategic focus. The position leads, manages, and mentors the respective legal team. In these roles, the position is a key member of the Executive leadership team as one of the CFO’s direct reports and serves as Secretary of the Corporation and its numerous special-purpose entities required to facilitate the securitized funding of the Corporation’s portfolio. The General Counsel role serves as the most senior legal advisor to VCCI. The position has responsibility for the overall direction of the legal and regulatory affairs of the Corporation to provide maximum protection of its legal rights and to ensure that its business is conducted in accord with all legal requirements and consistent with all corporate policies. This position participates in strategic development, protects the Corporation’s competitive position, and enhances shareholder value through management and direction of all legal services. The incumbent is expected to be an active “business partner”.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Accountable for the legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters of VCCI, an automotive finance company that provides financing and leasing to consumers and wholesale floor plan lending to Volkswagen, Audi and Ducati dealers throughout Canada. Provide legal counsel and guidance to the VCCI leadership team, senior management, and employees on all matters affecting the company’s business, while managing own team of legal professionals. Serve as the legal lead on key governing committees (e.g., Leadership Team; Legal Committee, Governance Committee; Retail Credit Committee). Serve as Corporate Secretary and legal counsel to VCCI and its Board of Directors; and act of Secretary to the corporation’s special purpose entities, ensuring corporate governance and proper bookkeeping. Provides legal guidance to ensure compliance with the numerous provisions and regulations in place in Canada as well as Privacy & CASL related requirements. Advise on complex corporate deal structures, license approval processes, company policies and procedures, and contract negotiation strategies. Provide internal legal services to VCI’s Treasury Department for structured finance borrowings in Canada, including asset-based securitizations and all required regulatory filings. Provide legal guidance to VCCI management in regards to wholesale lending transactions (Floorplan, Mortgage & Capital loans) including risk mitigation strategies and enforcement of security in case of default. Provide legal guidance in regards to marketing and the marketing of ancillary insurance-type and protection products Analyze the merits of litigation filed against or on behalf of the Corporation and work with the appropriate business leaders to define a strategic defense and recommend settlements when in the Corporation’s best interest. Direct and supervise all corporate legal activity of outside counsels in support of the interests of VCCI. Establish and manage internal and external relationships with outside counsel, consultants, government agencies, trade associations (such as the Canadian Finance & Lease Association) and other interest group. Provide information to and closely cooperate with counterparts at Volkswagen Financial Services AG in matters of mutual interest. Direct all significant litigation, arbitrations, and other material disputes, including retention of outside counsel, making or approving key strategic legal decisions, and approving settlements. Ensure proper reporting and disclosure of all disputes. Serve as primary legal advisor for legal auditing matters, and ensuring proper disclosure of all legal, compliance, and other provisional matters consistent with securities laws, regulations, IFRS guidelines, and VCCI corporate guidelines.
Qualifications Experience 10+ years of experience in Canadian automotive and/or automotive finance related areas as a lawyer in private practice or as in house counsel. Education LL.B/J.D. Degree from an accredited law school in Canada with a top tier standing Active membership in the Law Society of Upper Canada or any other provincial Law Society DESIRED: Extensive knowledge of Quebec’s Civil Code and related provincial regulations DESIRED: Knowledge of Insurance related regulations and legal environment Specialized Skills, Knowledge Law Degree from a top law school and strong academic record Licensed to practice and in good standing with the ability to practice in Ontario Heightened familiarity with consumer disclosure/ protection landscape and the legislative requirements and challenges in Canada Strong communication skills – Listening, Verbal and written Ability to transform legal requirements into efficient operational processes Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic Influencing and proven negotiation skills Problem solving DESIRED: Bilingual – Written, Spoken and Read (English & French) DESIRED: Ancillary Insurance product regulatory environment expertise Additional information: Audi Finance and Volkswagen Finance is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.
MAIN BUSINESS OBJECTIVES: At Fleet Complete we are invested in your success. We want you to have a job you are genuinely excited about, as well as opportunities to learn, grow and challenge yourself. If you are a Lawyer with a strong passion and attitude for understanding the complexities of high growth or software development companies, than this is an opportunity for you to join a tight-knit, high-caliber group as a part of our Executive Leadership team.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Office (CEO), the Corporate General Counsel will have an advisory role, working across the company to oversee legal, risk management and regulatory governance. As the Counsel looks to increase and maintain the company’s reputation, s/he will ensure compliance, legal conformity and diminished probability of exposure. Success in this role will be determined by a direct and tangible impact on steering Fleet Complete’s success while guaranteeing the company follows strict guidelines and protocols. Fleet Complete is looking for an entrepreneurial, inquisitive and analytical Lawyer to join the Executive Team as a critical member in meeting our strategic business goals for the future.
Corporate General, Counsel
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to management on a variety of topics Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for business units in all departments within the company including Supply Chain and Procurement, Human Resources, Professional Services and Business Development Develop policies to administer the company’s corporate legal affairs and bridge gaps in existing policies Draft terms and conditions in agreements, while managing various projects and deadlines Devise risk management and effective regulatory compliance strategies Interpret and ensure compliance with privacy legislation, alerting the Executive team and management of regulatory changes or new legislation Communicate legal risks to business partners related to negotiated provisions in contracts Create programs to ensure management executes on Service Level agreements and delivery obligations to customers Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes Review Statement of Works (SOWs), assist in reviewing and writing RFI/RFPs Provide advice and participate in Due Diligence in joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, and mergers and/or acquisitions Explain legal language and advise executives on business terms of various deals Provide advice and guidance on Human Resources issues and requirements in Canada, the USA and globally Supervise outside counsel in international regions, the goal in Canada being the elimination of outside counsel Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must possess the following: Minimum 5 years’ experience at a top tier firm or in-house experience Law degree from an accredited Canadian or American law school Called to the bar in a Province of Canada; Member in good standing to practice law At least 4 years’ prior experience as in-house legal counsel advising organizations on such matters as privacy law, corporate law, employment law, CASL and general contract matters Knowledge of regulatory policies across multiple jurisdictions to assess potential business impact and opportunities Ability to provide training to Fleet Complete management/executives and its affiliates on substantive legal topics. Deep experience in business law, familiarity with regulatory reporting within a technology field Sound working knowledge of corporate and contract law, and exposure to IT/IP law Must be proficient in drafting and solidifying agreements, contracts and other legal documents Ideal candidates also demonstrate the following: Boundless professionalism and a capacity to multitask and manage time effectively using prioritization Conduct work with integrity and responsibility High degree of professional ethics and integrity Ability to work well on your own but enjoy participating in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work across the organization and lead cross-functional teams Strong communication skills to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience both internally and externally Exceptional organizational abilities, prioritization techniques Innovative and resourceful with a strong sense of corporate awareness Fleet Complete will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team at 866-649-7949.
Fleet Complete is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status or any other legally-protected factors.
Jan 29, 2018
Full time
MAIN BUSINESS OBJECTIVES: At Fleet Complete we are invested in your success. We want you to have a job you are genuinely excited about, as well as opportunities to learn, grow and challenge yourself. If you are a Lawyer with a strong passion and attitude for understanding the complexities of high growth or software development companies, than this is an opportunity for you to join a tight-knit, high-caliber group as a part of our Executive Leadership team.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Office (CEO), the Corporate General Counsel will have an advisory role, working across the company to oversee legal, risk management and regulatory governance. As the Counsel looks to increase and maintain the company’s reputation, s/he will ensure compliance, legal conformity and diminished probability of exposure. Success in this role will be determined by a direct and tangible impact on steering Fleet Complete’s success while guaranteeing the company follows strict guidelines and protocols. Fleet Complete is looking for an entrepreneurial, inquisitive and analytical Lawyer to join the Executive Team as a critical member in meeting our strategic business goals for the future.
Corporate General, Counsel
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to management on a variety of topics Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for business units in all departments within the company including Supply Chain and Procurement, Human Resources, Professional Services and Business Development Develop policies to administer the company’s corporate legal affairs and bridge gaps in existing policies Draft terms and conditions in agreements, while managing various projects and deadlines Devise risk management and effective regulatory compliance strategies Interpret and ensure compliance with privacy legislation, alerting the Executive team and management of regulatory changes or new legislation Communicate legal risks to business partners related to negotiated provisions in contracts Create programs to ensure management executes on Service Level agreements and delivery obligations to customers Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes Review Statement of Works (SOWs), assist in reviewing and writing RFI/RFPs Provide advice and participate in Due Diligence in joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, and mergers and/or acquisitions Explain legal language and advise executives on business terms of various deals Provide advice and guidance on Human Resources issues and requirements in Canada, the USA and globally Supervise outside counsel in international regions, the goal in Canada being the elimination of outside counsel Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must possess the following: Minimum 5 years’ experience at a top tier firm or in-house experience Law degree from an accredited Canadian or American law school Called to the bar in a Province of Canada; Member in good standing to practice law At least 4 years’ prior experience as in-house legal counsel advising organizations on such matters as privacy law, corporate law, employment law, CASL and general contract matters Knowledge of regulatory policies across multiple jurisdictions to assess potential business impact and opportunities Ability to provide training to Fleet Complete management/executives and its affiliates on substantive legal topics. Deep experience in business law, familiarity with regulatory reporting within a technology field Sound working knowledge of corporate and contract law, and exposure to IT/IP law Must be proficient in drafting and solidifying agreements, contracts and other legal documents Ideal candidates also demonstrate the following: Boundless professionalism and a capacity to multitask and manage time effectively using prioritization Conduct work with integrity and responsibility High degree of professional ethics and integrity Ability to work well on your own but enjoy participating in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work across the organization and lead cross-functional teams Strong communication skills to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience both internally and externally Exceptional organizational abilities, prioritization techniques Innovative and resourceful with a strong sense of corporate awareness Fleet Complete will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team at 866-649-7949.
Fleet Complete is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status or any other legally-protected factors.
Canadian Digestive Health Foundation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Here’s what the successful candidate looks like:
You will provide leadership and coordination of CDHF’s financial planning, debt financing, and budget management functions to ensure CDHF accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles. You will work alongside the controller to direct and coordinate LOB financial planning, recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance, prepare financial reports, financial outlooks and forecasts, etc. You have an accounting designation and possess 5-10 years’ experience in a mid to senior level finance or accounting position. Strong communication and collaboration as an accounting centre of excellence leader liaising with key stakeholders including lawyers, auditors, and banking partners will be considered necessary to support the growth of the company.
You are a multi-tasker who can manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, growing environment. You will be working out of our fantastic head office in Oakville, Ontario!
To apply for the GC position at CDHF – call us or email your resume to Careers@CDHF.ca with General Counsel in the subject line.
Dec 27, 2017
Full time
Here’s what the successful candidate looks like:
You will provide leadership and coordination of CDHF’s financial planning, debt financing, and budget management functions to ensure CDHF accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles. You will work alongside the controller to direct and coordinate LOB financial planning, recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance, prepare financial reports, financial outlooks and forecasts, etc. You have an accounting designation and possess 5-10 years’ experience in a mid to senior level finance or accounting position. Strong communication and collaboration as an accounting centre of excellence leader liaising with key stakeholders including lawyers, auditors, and banking partners will be considered necessary to support the growth of the company.
You are a multi-tasker who can manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, growing environment. You will be working out of our fantastic head office in Oakville, Ontario!
To apply for the GC position at CDHF – call us or email your resume to Careers@CDHF.ca with General Counsel in the subject line.
