The Canadian Vice President & Assistant General Counsel will provide leadership, legal expertise and business guidance to Aramark’s business units and functional support teams in Canada. Legal and business support will be provided to sales, operations, human resources, finance, marketing and information technology teams.
The Canadian VP & Assistant General Counsel has a dotted line reporting relationship with the Canadian President and CEO, is a member of the Canadian Leadership Team and a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The position has two direct reports and is based in Mississauga, supporting business across the country.
At present, we are operating under a hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in office and 2 days per week remote.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead, supervise and support Canadian legal department lawyers. Ensure timely, effective and professional legal support provided to the business and functional support teams. Liaise with other country lawyer leads and report to US Legal leadership as required. Manage department budget.
Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including complex client agreements, subcontractor agreement and vendor agreements, as well as amendments thereto. Improve contract management system as applicable.
Review and assist the business in preparing responses to requests for proposals, including legal review memoranda to identify risk issues and provide recommended solutions to minimize legal/business/financial risk.
Responsible for compliance initiatives and programs in Canada, including role of Chief Privacy Officer. This includes analyzing corporate processes, contract requirements and business unit activities to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies (especially Business Conduct Policy, Gifts & Entertainment Policy and Contract Administration Policy) and business unit procedures.
Provide contract interpretation counsel and business law advice as required, including helping negotiate contract disputes. Engage and supervise outside counsel as required for any subject-matter-expert support. Examples: litigation, privacy, intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, corporate records, government investigations, joint venture agreements.
QUALIFICATIONS
J.D./LL.B
At least 7+ years of relevant legal experience with the Key Responsibilities, from a top law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department. Prior experience managing a legal team preferred.
Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.
Fluency in French an asset.
Employment Law experience an asset.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent oral communication and drafting skills.
Established professional ethics and integrity.
Excellent client-service skills, particularly with senior executives.
Established leadership and executive presence through logical, assertive and creative problem solving.
Nov 25, 2023
Full time
The Canadian Vice President & Assistant General Counsel will provide leadership, legal expertise and business guidance to Aramark’s business units and functional support teams in Canada. Legal and business support will be provided to sales, operations, human resources, finance, marketing and information technology teams.
The Canadian VP & Assistant General Counsel has a dotted line reporting relationship with the Canadian President and CEO, is a member of the Canadian Leadership Team and a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The position has two direct reports and is based in Mississauga, supporting business across the country.
At present, we are operating under a hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in office and 2 days per week remote.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead, supervise and support Canadian legal department lawyers. Ensure timely, effective and professional legal support provided to the business and functional support teams. Liaise with other country lawyer leads and report to US Legal leadership as required. Manage department budget.
Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including complex client agreements, subcontractor agreement and vendor agreements, as well as amendments thereto. Improve contract management system as applicable.
Review and assist the business in preparing responses to requests for proposals, including legal review memoranda to identify risk issues and provide recommended solutions to minimize legal/business/financial risk.
Responsible for compliance initiatives and programs in Canada, including role of Chief Privacy Officer. This includes analyzing corporate processes, contract requirements and business unit activities to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies (especially Business Conduct Policy, Gifts & Entertainment Policy and Contract Administration Policy) and business unit procedures.
Provide contract interpretation counsel and business law advice as required, including helping negotiate contract disputes. Engage and supervise outside counsel as required for any subject-matter-expert support. Examples: litigation, privacy, intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, corporate records, government investigations, joint venture agreements.
QUALIFICATIONS
J.D./LL.B
At least 7+ years of relevant legal experience with the Key Responsibilities, from a top law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department. Prior experience managing a legal team preferred.
Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.
Fluency in French an asset.
Employment Law experience an asset.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent oral communication and drafting skills.
Established professional ethics and integrity.
Excellent client-service skills, particularly with senior executives.
Established leadership and executive presence through logical, assertive and creative problem solving.
The Vice President & Assistant General Counsel will provide leadership, legal expertise and business guidance to Aramark’s business units and functional support teams in Canada. Legal and business support will be provided to sales, operations, human resources, finance, marketing and information technology teams.
The Canadian VP & Assistant General Counsel has a dotted line reporting relationship with the Canadian President and CEO, is a member of the Canadian Leadership Team and a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The position is has two direct reports and is based in Mississauga, supporting business across t he country.
Nov 12, 2023
Hybrid
The Vice President & Assistant General Counsel will provide leadership, legal expertise and business guidance to Aramark’s business units and functional support teams in Canada. Legal and business support will be provided to sales, operations, human resources, finance, marketing and information technology teams.
The Canadian VP & Assistant General Counsel has a dotted line reporting relationship with the Canadian President and CEO, is a member of the Canadian Leadership Team and a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The position is has two direct reports and is based in Mississauga, supporting business across t he country.
Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer (12 month MAT Leave contract)
We care for humankind – and that starts with our people
Our greatest strength lies not in what we do – but how we do it. It’s the unique individual behind every piece of work who matters the most. Our people make Munich Re a global success. Working at Munich Re gives us access to the depth, breadth, and mindset we want in order to develop our full potential. That’s why a career at Munich Re is much more than just a job. It’s an invitation to be your very best and make a positive impact on the world.
Overview
Are you someone with strong leadership capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal, external and global stakeholders? Do you possess strong property & casualty work experience? As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will utilize exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
We’re looking for our next Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer. Could It Be You ?
You have your Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) (or J.D.), and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada. In addition, you have a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, and a ideally regulatory, re/insurance, corporate or transactional experience.
Your primary responsibility will be providing corporate legal advice to internal clients in a variety of areas, including: (re)insurance, compliance, distribution, and market conduct. You will also assist with ensuring and reporting on the company’s compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and Munich Re Group internal requirements.
Need more details? Keep reading…
· You will provide sound and practical legal advice to internal clients, review and draft a broad range of agreements, reinsurance treaties, insurance policies, internal policies, procedures and guidelines.
· You will collaborate with internal clients to ensure that legal and compliance risk is identified and appropriate action taken.
· You will work closely with the Risk Management group to address legal and compliance risk manage, review and report on the quarterly reserving process for Munich Re of Canada operations.
· You will identify and recommend to the SVP, compliance processes/procedures/measures required to address evolving regulatory compliance requirements. This includes drafting/revising/maintaining any required policies and procedures.
· You will support the maintenance of the company’s Regulatory Compliance Management systems together with the Corporate and Legal group.
· You will, with the support of the SVP, assist management to maintain the company’s compliance “tone from the top”.
· You will be responsible for monitoring, and as necessary, coordinating the compliance activities of other departments.
· You will support the SVP with her Corporate Secretarial responsibilities
· You will report to and inform the SVP & General Counsel regularly, as directed or necessary, on the operation and progress of all legal and compliance work and initiatives.
So are YOU our next Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer? You are if…
· You have a minimum of 5 years legal experience, as well of knowledge of and experience with relevant legislation and regulation; ideally your background features an emphasis on regulatory, re/insurance, corporate, or transactional experience.
· You have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style to audience whether internally or externally.
· You have exceptional computer skills including Microsoft Office particularly, Outlook, Word and Excel.
· You have exceptional analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills, planning and time management skills.
· You are motivated, highly organized, with demonstrated accuracy and an eye for attention to detail
· You have a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to changing environment and situations with an ability to work independently and function well under pressure
· You have a solid ability to develop and nurture working relationships within Munich Re North America and within the broader Munich Re Group.
· You have demonstrated fluency in English; fluency in French (oral and written) is an asset.
In addition to an exciting job opportunity, we offer the following…
· You will be exposed to challenging projects and development opportunities to grow your skills and career with both local and global colleagues and partners.
· A comprehensive total rewards financial program which includes extensive flexible benefits and pension.
· A hybrid work environment in an inspiring physical workplace setting.
· Educational Assistance Programs that continue to recognize your on-going success.
Click on the link to apply…
Munich Re Canada is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact AODARequestHR@munichre.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.
Apr 23, 2023
Contract
Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer (12 month MAT Leave contract)
We care for humankind – and that starts with our people
Our greatest strength lies not in what we do – but how we do it. It’s the unique individual behind every piece of work who matters the most. Our people make Munich Re a global success. Working at Munich Re gives us access to the depth, breadth, and mindset we want in order to develop our full potential. That’s why a career at Munich Re is much more than just a job. It’s an invitation to be your very best and make a positive impact on the world.
Overview
Are you someone with strong leadership capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal, external and global stakeholders? Do you possess strong property & casualty work experience? As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will utilize exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
We’re looking for our next Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer. Could It Be You ?
You have your Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) (or J.D.), and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada. In addition, you have a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, and a ideally regulatory, re/insurance, corporate or transactional experience.
Your primary responsibility will be providing corporate legal advice to internal clients in a variety of areas, including: (re)insurance, compliance, distribution, and market conduct. You will also assist with ensuring and reporting on the company’s compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and Munich Re Group internal requirements.
Need more details? Keep reading…
· You will provide sound and practical legal advice to internal clients, review and draft a broad range of agreements, reinsurance treaties, insurance policies, internal policies, procedures and guidelines.
· You will collaborate with internal clients to ensure that legal and compliance risk is identified and appropriate action taken.
· You will work closely with the Risk Management group to address legal and compliance risk manage, review and report on the quarterly reserving process for Munich Re of Canada operations.
· You will identify and recommend to the SVP, compliance processes/procedures/measures required to address evolving regulatory compliance requirements. This includes drafting/revising/maintaining any required policies and procedures.
· You will support the maintenance of the company’s Regulatory Compliance Management systems together with the Corporate and Legal group.
· You will, with the support of the SVP, assist management to maintain the company’s compliance “tone from the top”.
· You will be responsible for monitoring, and as necessary, coordinating the compliance activities of other departments.
· You will support the SVP with her Corporate Secretarial responsibilities
· You will report to and inform the SVP & General Counsel regularly, as directed or necessary, on the operation and progress of all legal and compliance work and initiatives.
So are YOU our next Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer? You are if…
· You have a minimum of 5 years legal experience, as well of knowledge of and experience with relevant legislation and regulation; ideally your background features an emphasis on regulatory, re/insurance, corporate, or transactional experience.
· You have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style to audience whether internally or externally.
· You have exceptional computer skills including Microsoft Office particularly, Outlook, Word and Excel.
· You have exceptional analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills, planning and time management skills.
· You are motivated, highly organized, with demonstrated accuracy and an eye for attention to detail
· You have a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to changing environment and situations with an ability to work independently and function well under pressure
· You have a solid ability to develop and nurture working relationships within Munich Re North America and within the broader Munich Re Group.
· You have demonstrated fluency in English; fluency in French (oral and written) is an asset.
In addition to an exciting job opportunity, we offer the following…
· You will be exposed to challenging projects and development opportunities to grow your skills and career with both local and global colleagues and partners.
· A comprehensive total rewards financial program which includes extensive flexible benefits and pension.
· A hybrid work environment in an inspiring physical workplace setting.
· Educational Assistance Programs that continue to recognize your on-going success.
Click on the link to apply…
Munich Re Canada is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact AODARequestHR@munichre.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.
Safety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. New employees will be required to declare their vaccination status to Hydro One. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination status may not enter any 3rd party locations that require full vaccination (e.g. customer properties).
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.
It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!
* NOTE * Hydro One introduced a Hybrid Work Pilot Project in 2022 for most office-based roles. Employees work in-office/on-site two days a week and remotely from home for three days a week. Hydro One is adding refreshed workspaces and technology to support these changes. Join us as we ‘trial & learn’ a new modern way of working and be a key driver of future state!
In office but with intention – a time for team and trust building, collaboration, and socialization. Please reach out to us to learn more!
Hydro One Networks Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our company reporting to an Assistant General Counsel within the Law Department. This position is a full-time position located at Hydro One’s head office in Toronto with occasional travel outside head office to meet with various lines of business. Circumstances may require working from home at times.
Roles and Responsibilities of the position include, but may not be limited to:
support and report directly to the Assistant General Counsel
provide support to the EVP and Chief Legal Officer as required
provide legal, business, and strategic advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters to the various lines of business (LOBs) throughout the corporation and its affiliates and to senior executives
draft and negotiate sophisticated and complex legal and business documents for use within the company and outside (e.g. contracts, filings with governmental and regulatory authorities)
negotiate, advise on, draft and/or review various types of commercial contracts including, but not limited to, construction, joint use, telecommunications services agreements, leases, M&A transactions, sponsorship agreements and agreements for new products and services
draft, negotiate and advise on outsourcing, supply chain, technology supply and licensing agreements and cloud services agreements, as well as advise on supply chain/procurement processes and issues including RFT’s, RFPs, RFIs and RFQs and contract disputes related to such processes
review and advise on legislation and regulations, as well as regulatory instruments issued by the Ontario Energy Board
incorporate entities as needed for transactions
anticipate and manage the (legal) risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations
participate in the functions and strategic plans of LOBs and provide training to the LOBs to assist them in accomplishing corporate goals
manage work performed by external counsel and act as the interface between external counsel and Hydro One LOBs
assist other members of Law Department
play a key role in proactively managing risk through training and coaching, as well as through the creation and implementation of efficient contract governance processes
anticipate stakeholder’s needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them
serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues
mentor legal counsel and articling students
perform other duties as may be assigned by the scope of this position
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Minimum 10 years of post-call experience as a corporate/commercial lawyer in a law firm or in house legal department
Construction law, technology law and intellectual property law experience and knowledge is important for this role
In-house legal experience would be an asset
Experience working in a regulated industry would be considered an asset
Good knowledge about the energy sector would be an asset
Should be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with broad, generalist responsibilities, but with specialist legal subject skills in commercial law and regulatory matters pertaining to the electricity distribution and transmission sector
Able to collaborate with other lines of business including corporate functions (e.g. Finance, Accounting & HR) advising on legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to the company’s businesses
Required to work independently as well as part of various teams
Show great leadership, are autonomous and have excellent legal and business acumen and judgement, giving you the confidence to provide value-added legal and strategic advice in a stressful environment
Can easily manage a busy schedule
Strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills as well as an excellent ability to convince people
Strong organizational skills are needed
Possess good knowledge of MS-Office environment (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Demonstrated aptitude for developing working relationships with a broad range of professionals and stakeholders at multiple levels
Ability to handle information and business affairs with secrecy and confidentiality as appropriate.
At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.
We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2022.
Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.
Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
Deadline: March 13, 2023
In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please consult our help page here.
Feb 27, 2023
Full time
Safety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. New employees will be required to declare their vaccination status to Hydro One. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination status may not enter any 3rd party locations that require full vaccination (e.g. customer properties).
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.
It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!
* NOTE * Hydro One introduced a Hybrid Work Pilot Project in 2022 for most office-based roles. Employees work in-office/on-site two days a week and remotely from home for three days a week. Hydro One is adding refreshed workspaces and technology to support these changes. Join us as we ‘trial & learn’ a new modern way of working and be a key driver of future state!
In office but with intention – a time for team and trust building, collaboration, and socialization. Please reach out to us to learn more!
Hydro One Networks Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our company reporting to an Assistant General Counsel within the Law Department. This position is a full-time position located at Hydro One’s head office in Toronto with occasional travel outside head office to meet with various lines of business. Circumstances may require working from home at times.
Roles and Responsibilities of the position include, but may not be limited to:
support and report directly to the Assistant General Counsel
provide support to the EVP and Chief Legal Officer as required
provide legal, business, and strategic advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters to the various lines of business (LOBs) throughout the corporation and its affiliates and to senior executives
draft and negotiate sophisticated and complex legal and business documents for use within the company and outside (e.g. contracts, filings with governmental and regulatory authorities)
negotiate, advise on, draft and/or review various types of commercial contracts including, but not limited to, construction, joint use, telecommunications services agreements, leases, M&A transactions, sponsorship agreements and agreements for new products and services
draft, negotiate and advise on outsourcing, supply chain, technology supply and licensing agreements and cloud services agreements, as well as advise on supply chain/procurement processes and issues including RFT’s, RFPs, RFIs and RFQs and contract disputes related to such processes
review and advise on legislation and regulations, as well as regulatory instruments issued by the Ontario Energy Board
incorporate entities as needed for transactions
anticipate and manage the (legal) risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations
participate in the functions and strategic plans of LOBs and provide training to the LOBs to assist them in accomplishing corporate goals
manage work performed by external counsel and act as the interface between external counsel and Hydro One LOBs
assist other members of Law Department
play a key role in proactively managing risk through training and coaching, as well as through the creation and implementation of efficient contract governance processes
anticipate stakeholder’s needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them
serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues
mentor legal counsel and articling students
perform other duties as may be assigned by the scope of this position
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Minimum 10 years of post-call experience as a corporate/commercial lawyer in a law firm or in house legal department
Construction law, technology law and intellectual property law experience and knowledge is important for this role
In-house legal experience would be an asset
Experience working in a regulated industry would be considered an asset
Good knowledge about the energy sector would be an asset
Should be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with broad, generalist responsibilities, but with specialist legal subject skills in commercial law and regulatory matters pertaining to the electricity distribution and transmission sector
Able to collaborate with other lines of business including corporate functions (e.g. Finance, Accounting & HR) advising on legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to the company’s businesses
Required to work independently as well as part of various teams
Show great leadership, are autonomous and have excellent legal and business acumen and judgement, giving you the confidence to provide value-added legal and strategic advice in a stressful environment
Can easily manage a busy schedule
Strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills as well as an excellent ability to convince people
Strong organizational skills are needed
Possess good knowledge of MS-Office environment (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Demonstrated aptitude for developing working relationships with a broad range of professionals and stakeholders at multiple levels
Ability to handle information and business affairs with secrecy and confidentiality as appropriate.
At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.
We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2022.
Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.
Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
Deadline: March 13, 2023
In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please consult our help page here.