Legal Counsel

Job Description

About The Role :

• Support the General Counsel in dealing with business-critical issues relating to commercial law
• Assist drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide variety of client and vendor contracts
• Manage and expand Canada Goose’s trademark portfolio and enforcement of intellectual property
• Manage international legal matters as Canada Goose continues its international expansion
• Independently address day-to-day commercial work, providing hands-on legal support to the different areas of the business
• Manage the needs of internal clients independently and being assertive regarding managing risk where appropriate
• Become the legal lead in several subject matters within the business including servicing internal teams and negotiating with external parties
• Work in collaboration with cross-functional teams to manage and mitigate risk
• Litigation and claims management in the relevant subject matter
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and contract administration
• Manage legal spending in areas of responsibility
• Play a crucial role in the coaching, training, and support of internal clients and colleagues
• Participate in various projects as needed
• Exclusion : the role does not involve work on public company law or securities law

About You :

• Law degree from an accredited Canadian law school
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada
• Business-savvy attorney with 2-3 years of commercial law experience at a major law firm and in-house experience with a major corporation
• Strong experience with drafting and negotiating contracts
• Experience with intellectual property is a plus
• Experience in an organization with international operations and scope
• Exposure to a broad range of legal practice experience
• Ability to maintain an efficient balance between legal considerations and business needs
• Strong business acumen and the ability to provide business oriented legal advice
• Innovative and resourceful with a strong sense of corporate awareness
• Have the confidence to make quick decisions and provide strategic advice
• Proven ability to effectively handle challenging situations in a time sensitive environment
• Ability to explain complex legal issues in simple and succinct terms
• Initiative and ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills; approachable demeanour
• Enjoys the challenges of a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to speak authoritatively
• Ability to inspire confidence

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Additional Information

What’s in it For You?

• A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
• Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
• Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
• Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
• Be a part of CG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work everyday.

We believe every one of our team members enriches our diversity by exposing us to varying ways to understand the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, produce, and deliver great products and service.

Our different perspectives are what enable us to create, dream and live in the open.

Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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