Legal counsel Jobs in East York, ON
Last updated: 17 hours ago
Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Vice President, Vendor Management & Data Governance, the Counsel position contributes to optimal organizational effectiveness by providing quality suppor...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
PSI is a leading full-service global Contract Research Organization providing a wide range of clinical trial services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, mainly for the development of...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
Located in Toronto, the role of the Legal Counsel is to ensure the Association’s objectives are served with a professional and efficient mandate.
The areas of focus include financial services regula...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
Paramount Commerce is a global payments technology company providing a safe and simple way to integrate bank account-based payments.
As a leading solution in both iGaming and sports betting, we are ...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc.
To do so would be contrary to our business ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field.
We are an independent, not-for-profit organi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Our client, Intact Financial Corporation (Intact), is the largest provider of property and casualty insurance in Canada and a leading provider of specialty insurance worldwide.Along with RSA, it is...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Department : Chief Legal Officer & Corp Secretary.UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital.
With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto ...Show moreLast updated: 17 hours ago
Payband 14, $146,200 to $171,995 annually.George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived her...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Apply locations : Ottawa Home Office, Ontario, Canada.We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success.If you...Show moreLast updated: 14 days ago
Legal Counsel, 1+ Years, Regulatory & Commercial Law.Mississauga (Hybrid 2 days a week in Office).Our client is a public company that owns and operates real estate properties across Canada.The smal...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
As Senior Legal Counsel at Moneris, you will join our dynamic and diverse Legal team of creative thinkers and problem solvers.
You will provide strategic advice to senior management and different bu...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
Director of Research Legal IP & Commercialization.UHN is seeking a strategic and resultsoriented lawyer to join its Legal Affairs Department supporting Research.
Aligned with the UHNs strategic...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
If you are a qualified enthusiastic legal professional you may be the expert we are looking for to join our dynamic team in Toronto Canada.
This role supports PSIs legal with a primary focus on cont...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
Neoen started its activity in Canada in 2022 and has a current active presence in 3 provinces with offices in Calgary and Toronto.
In Ontario, Neoen has been awarded a 20-year capacity contract by t...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
Our client seeks a corporate lawyer with 3-7 years of post call experience.The ideal candidate will have experience with corporate law, procurement, RFPs and contracts.
This work can be done on a la...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago
As Senior Legal Counsel at Moneris, you will join our dynamic and diverse Legal team of creative thinkers and problem solvers and provide strategic advice to senior management and different busines...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life.
Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, combating frau...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
PSI is a leading full-service global Contract Research Organization providing a wide range of clinical trial services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, mainly for the development of...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
We are growing our in-house legal department with passionate and skilled litigators who seek to build on their existing advocacy and analytical skills in a supportive work environment.Aviva Trial L...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
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Foresters FinancialToronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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Associate Legal Counsel
PSI CRO AGToronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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Canadian Bankers AssociationToronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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Paramount CommerceON, CARemote
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Aecon ConcessionsOld Toronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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CGI NjoynON, CanadaPermanent
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ZSA Legal RecruitmentOld Toronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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Research Legal Counsel
UhnresearchToronto, ON, CanadaFull-time +1
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General Legal Counsel
George Brown CollegeOld Toronto, ON, CanadaCA$171,995.00 yearly
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Bilingual Legal Counsel
Tigre GéantON, CanadaFull-time
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ALT Recruitment PartnersToronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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Senior Legal Counsel
MonerisToronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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Research Legal Counsel
University Health NetworkToronto, Ontario, CanadaFull-time +1
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Associate Legal Counsel
PSI CROToronto, Ontario, CanadaFull-time
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NeoenToronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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Sterling Legal Search IncorporatedToronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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Senior Legal Counsel
Moneris Solutions Corp.Toronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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Senior Legal Counsel
InteracToronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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Associate Legal Counsel
Psi CRO AgToronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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AvivaToronto, ON, CanadaFull-time
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Foresters FinancialToronto, ON, Canada2 days ago
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- Full-time
Job descriptionConduct legal research, identify legal issues and risks, formulate and recommend legal strategies and solutions; draft legal opinions and advise on a comprehensive range of legal matters. Contribute to an effective program of corporate governance compliance for Foresters and its subsidiaries by functioning in a corporate secretarial capacity as needed for Foresters Board Committees. Manage external and internal legal resources, including needs analysis, resource allocation, and project monitoring. Direct the work of the paralegals assisting with various legal files and matters. Manage litigation and direct the work of external counsel as needed. Contribute to the maintenance of Foresters fraternal status through active involvement in industry associations and direct interaction with legislators and regulators. Develop, promote and deliver a program for internal client development and education to assist clients in performing their functions and to maximize law department resources, including training on legal and business research resources, seminars, presentations, and written materials. Assist in knowledge sharing and the professional development of other lawyers, paralegals, and employees. Show interest in learning new areas of law relating to multiple jurisdictions and in staying abreast of statutory developments and evolving jurisprudence. Participate in Foresters employee development and community service programs. Five to twelve years of legal experience. A subject matter expert in two or more areas of law. A strategic thinker who can assist various Foresters departments in meeting its strategic objectives. Ability to multitask, handle high volumes, reprioritize as required, and assist with complex cases. Direct others as needed in relation to specific files. Assist other departments in understanding and meeting their legal obligations. Effective communication and collaboration skills to manage working partnerships with all levels of the organization and within the legal department, including a team approach to determine prioritization. Positively receive direction and guidance from others. Proficient with technology, legal research, and concise memo drafting. Ability to communicate highly complex issues to people outside the legal profession. Exceptional analytical and investigative skills, with appropriate attention to detail. Ability to identify potential sources of significant exposure, consequences, and risk mitigants. Ability to identify the need and then hire expert lawyers when the issues involved require either more extensive knowledge / experience or when insufficient internal legal resources. Ability to absorb information quickly and adjust strategy to handle issues as they evolve. Must remain objective throughout highly subjective situations. Creative and adaptable; can comfortably adjust to changing priorities and direction. Professional, calm, composed, objective, courteous, and respectful.
Career Opportunity
Role Title : Legal Counsel
Purpose of role : Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Vice President, Vendor Management & Data Governance, the Counsel position contributes to optimal organizational effectiveness by providing quality support to Foresters legal team and legal services to The Independent Order of Foresters (“Foresters”) and its subsidiaries. This will be achieved by being responsive, pro-active, and customer-oriented, supporting the achievement of the organization’s strategy.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide a full range of timely, accurate and cost-effective legal support, advice and services primarily to other in-house lawyers, senior management, officers, and employees throughout Foresters in Canada and the US, that may include services in the following areas :
- Procurement and commercial contracts
- General corporate commercial advice and services
- Litigation management
- Insurance and employment law
- Laws relating to Fraternal Benefit Societies
Legal services are also provided to every area of the organization as needed to assist Foresters in fulfilling its strategic objectives.
Key Qualifications :
LI-Hybrid
Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion : At Foresters Financial, we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE) as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.
Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] in advance of your appointment.
Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.
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