WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Licensed to practice law in any Canadian Province.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a sophisticated organization.
• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Comprehensive and in-depth understanding of applicable law, including corporate law, commercial law, labour/employment law, and industry-specific regulations and legal procedures
• Excellent legal research, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and meet deadlines.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas
• Extensive experience in the effective management of external counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal analysis, exercise good business judgment, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Practical problem solver who is self-motivated with a high degree of initiative.
• Detail-oriented and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingualism in French/English is an asset
• Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies and government officials is an asset.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?:

If you’re a dynamic individual driven by results and dedicated to achieving operational excellence, we invite you to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel position at Mammoet Canada Eastern Ltd.
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In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.

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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

• Senior Legal Counsel
• Working in Guelph, ON or Edmonton, AB
  We are seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team reporting directly to the Global Head of Legal. This role is integral to our organization, providing expert legal advice on a range of issues, ensuring we always operate within the law. The ideal candidate will possess a strong business acumen, exceptional negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of corporate, commercial, labour and employment law.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Provide expert legal support to management on all company-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as external regulations and laws.
• Manage litigation and negotiate settlements.
• Prepare and review legal documents including contracts, agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Provide proactive advice to Human Resources on rights and obligations in labour and employment matters including assistance with preliminary dispute resolution and any subsequent litigation arising therefrom.
• Develop legal strategies to protect the company’s rights and maintain its operations within the law.
• Monitor and advise on laws and regulations affecting the company.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical business-oriented legal advice.
• Contribute to internal process improvement and the development and delivery of training.