Vice President, Legal

at  Cineplex

Work location:
Home Office 1303 Yonge St
City:
Toronto
What you will do:
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will report directly to the SVP, General Counsel and play a pivotal role managing commercial legal matters, commercial litigation and overseeing various areas of law. You will provide guidance, assistance and legal advice to the company’s business and functional units in their day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts to achieve the desired business results and most-advantageous contractual terms. Participate in various corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other initiatives.
• Oversee Privacy Law, Labour & Employment Law and Intellectual Property Law.
• Monitor proposed legislation in all jurisdictions in which the Company operates to provide proactive advice regarding the Company’s obligations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree.
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
• 10 years’ experience practicing law at a law firm or corporate/governmental in-house legal department.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, problem solving, relationship building, negotiating, communication and project/people management skills.
• Being a generalist, able to multitask and support all areas of a diverse, entrepreneurial and publicly traded company.
• Strong understanding of corporate-commercial law.
• Basic understanding of Privacy Law, Labour & Employment Law, Intellectual Property Law and 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 contracts to achieve the desired business results and most-advantageous contractual terms. Participate in various corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other initiatives.
• Oversee Privacy Law, Labour & Employment Law and Intellectual Property Law.
• Monitor proposed legislation in all jurisdictions in which the Company operates to provide proactive advice regarding the Company’s obligations