Volkswagen Canada
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Drive your Career!
We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.
We are currently looking for a Sr. Counsel – Commercial and Privacy Law at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON
Reporting to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, the successful candidate will provide cost effective services to Office of the General Counsel and the business team on matters in the rapidly-evolving areas of privacy and data governance, competition law, and commercial matters. As the Company and the manufacturers develop new products and functionalities that raise issues of privacy and data protection and consumer protection, this position will work closely with the relevant business areas and manufacturers to advise regarding legal requirements (e.g. privacy breach reporting, consumer terms of services and consumer facing order flows and collateral – all driven by new digital subscription based services – including modifications to such consumer services going forward). In addition, this position will be responsible for implementation of data governance policies.
**This is a flex hybrid model, requiring 2 days in the Ajax office**
Primary Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the General Counsel, advising the business regarding:
The negotiation, review, evaluation of contracts and other obligations and advising management of the degree of legal risk assigned with such obligations before they are entered into;
Sales, intellectual property and marketing matters (including review of advertising and marketing materials);
Consumer protection and competition matters (including ecommerce initiatives);
Dealer matters (including dealer agreements, facility programs, assistance programs, and service circulars); and
Other corporate and commercial matters as required.
Corporate governance matters and ensuring that risk management and insurance activities are attended to effectively and efficiently; and
Undertaking additional corporate and commercial matters as required and assignments based on upon specialist knowledge or experience.
Qualifications
J.D. or LL.B and admitted to Practice Law in Ontario.
4+ years’ experience practicing as a commercial, privacy, or competition, lawyer at a large law firm and/or in-house environment.
Experience advising on privacy or commercial matters.
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills - interpersonal and written
Ability to work independently and as part of team (with a flexible, versatile and collaborative nature).
Expertise advising on competition matters considered an asset.
Automotive experience is preferred but not essential.
Bilingual (Fr/En) is considered an asset.
Flexibility for travel local and global travel as required (up to 25%)
What you’ll get in return:
A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
Opportunities for development
Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community
Competitive employer paid benefits, pension and overall compensation package
And much more
Drive your Career!
We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.
We are currently looking for a Sr. Counsel – Commercial and Privacy Law at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON
Reporting to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, the successful candidate will provide cost effective services to Office of the General Counsel and the business team on matters in the rapidly-evolving areas of privacy and data governance, competition law, and commercial matters. As the Company and the manufacturers develop new products and functionalities that raise issues of privacy and data protection and consumer protection, this position will work closely with the relevant business areas and manufacturers to advise regarding legal requirements (e.g. privacy breach reporting, consumer terms of services and consumer facing order flows and collateral – all driven by new digital subscription based services – including modifications to such consumer services going forward). In addition, this position will be responsible for implementation of data governance policies.
**This is a flex hybrid model, requiring 2 days in the Ajax office**
Primary Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the General Counsel, advising the business regarding:
The negotiation, review, evaluation of contracts and other obligations and advising management of the degree of legal risk assigned with such obligations before they are entered into;
Sales, intellectual property and marketing matters (including review of advertising and marketing materials);
Consumer protection and competition matters (including ecommerce initiatives);
Dealer matters (including dealer agreements, facility programs, assistance programs, and service circulars); and
Other corporate and commercial matters as required.
Corporate governance matters and ensuring that risk management and insurance activities are attended to effectively and efficiently; and
Undertaking additional corporate and commercial matters as required and assignments based on upon specialist knowledge or experience.
Qualifications
J.D. or LL.B and admitted to Practice Law in Ontario.
4+ years’ experience practicing as a commercial, privacy, or competition, lawyer at a large law firm and/or in-house environment.
Experience advising on privacy or commercial matters.
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills - interpersonal and written
Ability to work independently and as part of team (with a flexible, versatile and collaborative nature).
Expertise advising on competition matters considered an asset.
Automotive experience is preferred but not essential.
Bilingual (Fr/En) is considered an asset.
Flexibility for travel local and global travel as required (up to 25%)
What you’ll get in return:
A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
Opportunities for development
Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community
Competitive employer paid benefits, pension and overall compensation package
And much more
Bulkbarn
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Established in 1982, Bulk Barn is Canada’s largest bulk food retailer with close to 300 stores and growing! The key to our success is progressive thinking, detailed/ methodical planning and flawless execution by passionate people across our organization. We strive to foster a balanced and flexible culture that benefits both our customers and employees.
OUR VALUES:
High Standards
Passionate
Committed
Exciting and Fun
Supportive
Customer Oriented
WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to a competitive compensation program and employer-paid benefits, we are conducting a 2-year test pilot on:
Possibility of work-from-home arrangements, depending on the position
A 32-hour flexible work week
Casual dress code
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role provides support to the Corporate Counsel and Executive Vice President Administration with respect to matters relating to franchising, store service contracts, corporate filings/annual returns, Personal Property Security Act (“PPSA”) registrations and corporate and security searches.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records concerning franchise expiry dates; lease expiry dates; franchise renewal options; franchise expiry deposits; and dates of franchise transfers/resales, renewals and terminations.
Prepares franchise disclosure documents and execution copies of franchise agreements and related documents.
Prepares various logs and lists of franchise information as requested.
Prepares lease summaries, for review by Corporate Counsel, to be used as part of the preparation of franchise disclosure documents.
Makes PPSA filings in provinces across Canada, as required, and prepares a reporting memorandum to Executive Vice-President Administration and Corporate Counsel summarizing registrations made. Sends copies of verification statements for filings made to franchisee debtors.
Prepares purchase orders and cheque requests as required.
Prepares correspondence to franchisees, as required, including correspondence requesting updated financial and other information prior to renewal, default letters, offers to repurchase, relocation letters etc.
Prepares franchise asset repurchase documents, orders due diligence searches and works with Corporate Counsel on closings of franchise asset repurchase transactions.
Assists with research on various by-law and other local issues.
Assists, in the absence of the insurance coordinator, in reporting insurance incidents to insurance broker; follows up with broker and insurance adjusters to provide information to expedite the resolution of claims; maintains insurance incident and claim logs; advises broker of new locations to add and locations to remove from coverage.
Education & Skills
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a law clerk role ideally with exposure to franchising.
Competent in PPSA online registration/ discharge process and other on-line corporate and security searches.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Solid command of the English Language (written and verbal).
Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this role, please forward your resume to us, along with a covering letter telling us why you would like to join our team.
Bulk Barn Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Accommodation is available in accordance with the AODA, if requested. Our corporate facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated. Exceptions will be made in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all requests for exemptions will be validated by the Company.
Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
Established in 1982, Bulk Barn is Canada’s largest bulk food retailer with close to 300 stores and growing! The key to our success is progressive thinking, detailed/ methodical planning and flawless execution by passionate people across our organization. We strive to foster a balanced and flexible culture that benefits both our customers and employees.
OUR VALUES:
High Standards
Passionate
Committed
Exciting and Fun
Supportive
Customer Oriented
WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to a competitive compensation program and employer-paid benefits, we are conducting a 2-year test pilot on:
Possibility of work-from-home arrangements, depending on the position
A 32-hour flexible work week
Casual dress code
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role provides support to the Corporate Counsel and Executive Vice President Administration with respect to matters relating to franchising, store service contracts, corporate filings/annual returns, Personal Property Security Act (“PPSA”) registrations and corporate and security searches.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records concerning franchise expiry dates; lease expiry dates; franchise renewal options; franchise expiry deposits; and dates of franchise transfers/resales, renewals and terminations.
Prepares franchise disclosure documents and execution copies of franchise agreements and related documents.
Prepares various logs and lists of franchise information as requested.
Prepares lease summaries, for review by Corporate Counsel, to be used as part of the preparation of franchise disclosure documents.
Makes PPSA filings in provinces across Canada, as required, and prepares a reporting memorandum to Executive Vice-President Administration and Corporate Counsel summarizing registrations made. Sends copies of verification statements for filings made to franchisee debtors.
Prepares purchase orders and cheque requests as required.
Prepares correspondence to franchisees, as required, including correspondence requesting updated financial and other information prior to renewal, default letters, offers to repurchase, relocation letters etc.
Prepares franchise asset repurchase documents, orders due diligence searches and works with Corporate Counsel on closings of franchise asset repurchase transactions.
Assists with research on various by-law and other local issues.
Assists, in the absence of the insurance coordinator, in reporting insurance incidents to insurance broker; follows up with broker and insurance adjusters to provide information to expedite the resolution of claims; maintains insurance incident and claim logs; advises broker of new locations to add and locations to remove from coverage.
Education & Skills
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a law clerk role ideally with exposure to franchising.
Competent in PPSA online registration/ discharge process and other on-line corporate and security searches.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Solid command of the English Language (written and verbal).
Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this role, please forward your resume to us, along with a covering letter telling us why you would like to join our team.
Bulk Barn Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Accommodation is available in accordance with the AODA, if requested. Our corporate facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated. Exceptions will be made in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all requests for exemptions will be validated by the Company.
Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
Magna
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Group Description
At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We’re the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.
We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we’re more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it’s our talented people who lead us on this journey.
Role Summary
Magna seeks an Executive Assistant, Legal to work at its Corporate office in Aurora, Ontario, specifically in Magna’s Legal Department. The Executive Assistant, Legal will report to and work directly with the Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer (the CLO), and will also support a team of three other Corporate and Commercial Lawyers, all of whom are also located at Magna’s Corporate headquarters in Aurora, Ontario.
The successful candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, a pleasant and professional demeanor with the ability to interface effectively with senior levels of management, a desire to learn, a meticulous attention to detail, a strong desire to work collaboratively as part of a team, a proven ability to develop an independent role within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively organize lawyer and department meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements, including managing CLO and lawyer schedules, regularly seeking input where necessary
Prepare/edit/reply/allocate daily correspondence independently
Prepare expense reports for CLO and commercial lawyers and review departmental expense reports for accuracy prior to obtaining approval
Independently perform multiple legal department administrative duties, including updating the global legal department telephone list, tracking department training and new employee onboarding, maintaining corporate and group lawyer professional memberships, departmental office and kitchen supply ordering, etc.
Prepare routine legal documents and agreements and obtain related information, and tracking the signature of agreements, with minimum supervision
Review external legal bills, and obtain necessary information for the appropriate allocation of legal costs, while working with legal department, internal clients and external service providers
Perform administrative duties including organizing and maintaining online files, records and correspondence and provide systematic follow up
Complete special projects to support the CLO and the corporate and commercial law group with minimum supervision; and
Such other duties and responsibilities as may be required now or in the future to support the CLO and the corporate and commercial law group.
Key Qualifications/Requirements
Knowledge and Education
Completion of college level legal assistant program
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years corporate commercial legal work experience in a law firm environment
Superior reading, spelling and grammatical skills
Skills and Competencies
Ability to:
To work independently in a professional and organized manner while juggling multiple tasks and maintaining responsiveness
To prioritize workload and maintain an effective system to meet applicable deadlines
To work with other law clerks and lawyers within the corporate legal department in a collaborative team environment
To communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external parties, business managers, external law firms, and other service providers, while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism
To work independently in a professional and organized manner while juggling multiple tasks and maintaining responsiveness
To prioritize workload and maintain an effective system to meet applicable deadlines
To work with other law clerks and lawyers within the corporate legal department in a collaborative team environment
To communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external parties, business managers, external law firms, and other service providers, while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism
Work Environment
Standard work environment
No travel
Magna offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and offers the opportunity to be associated with a well established and entrepreneurial global company
Additional Information
Accommodations for disabilities in relations to the job selection process are available upon request.
Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process
Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Group Description
At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We’re the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.
We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we’re more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it’s our talented people who lead us on this journey.
Role Summary
Magna seeks an Executive Assistant, Legal to work at its Corporate office in Aurora, Ontario, specifically in Magna’s Legal Department. The Executive Assistant, Legal will report to and work directly with the Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer (the CLO), and will also support a team of three other Corporate and Commercial Lawyers, all of whom are also located at Magna’s Corporate headquarters in Aurora, Ontario.
The successful candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, a pleasant and professional demeanor with the ability to interface effectively with senior levels of management, a desire to learn, a meticulous attention to detail, a strong desire to work collaboratively as part of a team, a proven ability to develop an independent role within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively organize lawyer and department meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements, including managing CLO and lawyer schedules, regularly seeking input where necessary
Prepare/edit/reply/allocate daily correspondence independently
Prepare expense reports for CLO and commercial lawyers and review departmental expense reports for accuracy prior to obtaining approval
Independently perform multiple legal department administrative duties, including updating the global legal department telephone list, tracking department training and new employee onboarding, maintaining corporate and group lawyer professional memberships, departmental office and kitchen supply ordering, etc.
Prepare routine legal documents and agreements and obtain related information, and tracking the signature of agreements, with minimum supervision
Review external legal bills, and obtain necessary information for the appropriate allocation of legal costs, while working with legal department, internal clients and external service providers
Perform administrative duties including organizing and maintaining online files, records and correspondence and provide systematic follow up
Complete special projects to support the CLO and the corporate and commercial law group with minimum supervision; and
Such other duties and responsibilities as may be required now or in the future to support the CLO and the corporate and commercial law group.
Key Qualifications/Requirements
Knowledge and Education
Completion of college level legal assistant program
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years corporate commercial legal work experience in a law firm environment
Superior reading, spelling and grammatical skills
Skills and Competencies
Ability to:
To work independently in a professional and organized manner while juggling multiple tasks and maintaining responsiveness
To prioritize workload and maintain an effective system to meet applicable deadlines
To work with other law clerks and lawyers within the corporate legal department in a collaborative team environment
To communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external parties, business managers, external law firms, and other service providers, while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism
To work independently in a professional and organized manner while juggling multiple tasks and maintaining responsiveness
To prioritize workload and maintain an effective system to meet applicable deadlines
To work with other law clerks and lawyers within the corporate legal department in a collaborative team environment
To communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external parties, business managers, external law firms, and other service providers, while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism
Work Environment
Standard work environment
No travel
Magna offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and offers the opportunity to be associated with a well established and entrepreneurial global company
Additional Information
Accommodations for disabilities in relations to the job selection process are available upon request.
Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process
Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
