Legal Counsel (14 Month Contract)

at  Cineplex

Work location:
Home Office 1303 Yonge St
City:
Toronto
What you will do:
In this role, you will be providing legal advice to senior management and staff to identify and mitigate risk, while advancing corporate goals and initiatives. You will report directly to the SVP, General Counsel, providing guidance, assistance and legal advice to Cineplex’s Real Estate, Lease Administration, and Design & Construction Departments, and also to the Company’s business and functional units regarding corporate-commercial law.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate commercial real estate and other contracts to achieve the desired business results and most-advantageous contractual terms.
• Participate in corporate restructuring and other transactions.
• Ensure compliance with new and existing laws.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a Canadian, U.S. or other university accredited by the Law Society of Ontario.
• Be licensed to practice law in Ontario, and a member in good-standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
• 5 years’ experience practicing law at a law firm or corporate/governmental in-house legal department.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with demonstrated leadership in maintaining excellent internal and external relationships.
• Basic understanding of commercial litigation.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently and in teams.
• Demonstrated experience and success in prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Experience working with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote and Teams)

Inclusion & Diversity
Cineplex, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.
Accessibility
We are committed to improving access and opportunities for all individuals, including those with disabilities by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent, inhibit, or restrict their access to employment oporunities. If you require accommodation at any stage of our hiring process (application, interviews, assessments, and placement), please contact us at 416-323-6600 or via email at
jobs@cineplex.com
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While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

• Draft and negotiate commercial real estate and other contracts to achieve the desired business results and most-advantageous contractual terms.
• Participate in corporate restructuring and other transactions.
• Ensure compliance with new and existing laws