Legal Counsel (12-month contract)

General:

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to provide timely, practical, and strategic legal advice across a broad range of matters. The successful candidate will support the organization by drafting and negotiating contracts, conducting comprehensive legal research, and delivering risk-informed guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

Legal Advisory & Business Support

• Provide timely, practical, and strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders across a broad range of legal matters.
• Collaborate with business units to support organizational initiatives and ensure legal risks are effectively managed.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, procurement, and service contracts.
• Support the coordination and execution of commercial transactions.

Legal Research & Analysis

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on complex and emerging legal issues.
• Prepare clear and concise legal memoranda, opinions, and recommendations for diverse audiences.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support organizational compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and internal policies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, including privacy and information governance matters.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support

• Assist with the management of litigation and dispute resolution with external counsel.

Knowledge Development & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor changes in legislation and legal trends to inform business decisions.
• Knowledge of corporate/commercial and public procurement law is necessary
• Subject matter expertise in key areas such as privacy, or labour and employment, is an asset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, gained in-house or in private practice.
• Experience with commercial contract and public procurement law is preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset: corporate/commercial, real estate, labour and employment, procurement, information technology, and privacy law.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong research capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex information into practical advice.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to listen actively, communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.

Other Competencies:

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and provide risk-based advice.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Total Rewards and Salary:

• Health and Dental Benefit Plan Optional Enrolment.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Optional Enrollment.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness,attractions and more!
• Opportunities for continuing professional development.

Additional Information:

• Targeted Salary Range: $122,000 - $152,000 (based on experience)
• Work Mode: Hybrid (3 ways/week in office)
• This is for an existing vacancy to cover a leave
• We and our client communicate with candidates for job openings by email, and we may incorporate AI technology in our recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We, or our client, send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we, or our client, do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the search.