116 Senior Counsel jobs in Canada
Legal Counsel/General Counsel
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across Alberta As Legal Counsel/General Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal advice to a corporation, ensuring all business activities are compliant with legal standards. You will oversee legal operations, manage external counsel, and address a wide range of legal matters, from contracts to regulatory issues. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Manage litigation, disputes, and other legal proceedings involving the company.Oversee the company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Work closely with senior management to identify and mitigate legal risks.RequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Membership in good standing with the provincial Bar.5+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in an in-house counsel role.Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and business law.Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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Legal Counsel/General Counsel
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across Alberta
As Legal Counsel/General Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal advice to a corporation, ensuring all business activities are compliant with legal standards. You will oversee legal operations, manage external counsel, and address a wide range of legal matters, from contracts to regulatory issues. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Manage litigation, disputes, and other legal proceedings involving the company.Oversee the company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Work closely with senior management to identify and mitigate legal risks.RequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Membership in good standing with the provincial Bar.5+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in an in-house counsel role.Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and business law.Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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Legal Counsel/General Counsel
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across Ontario
Job Description: As Legal Counsel/General Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal advice to a corporation, ensuring all business activities are compliant with legal standards. You will oversee legal operations, manage external counsel, and address a wide range of legal matters, from contracts to regulatory issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Manage litigation, disputes, and other legal proceedings involving the company.Oversee the company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Work closely with senior management to identify and mitigate legal risks.RequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Membership in good standing with the provincial Bar.5+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in an in-house counsel role.Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and business law.Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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Legal Counsel/General Counsel
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across British Columbia As Legal Counsel/General Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal advice to a corporation, ensuring all business activities are compliant with legal standards. You will oversee legal operations, manage external counsel, and address a wide range of legal matters, from contracts to regulatory issues. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Manage litigation, disputes, and other legal proceedings involving the company.Oversee the company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Work closely with senior management to identify and mitigate legal risks.RequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Membership in good standing with the provincial Bar.5+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in an in-house counsel role.Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and business law.Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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Amico is a leading, Canadian-owned and operated construction company specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects. With a strong track record in general contracting, civil engineering and road building, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that shape the communities of Ontario. Our expertise spans major infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and critical public works that require meticulous planning, innovative engineering, and precise execution.
At Amico , we believe in fostering collaboration and empowering our team to tackle ambitious challenges head-on. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven project management practices, we consistently deliver high-quality infrastructure projects, regardless of their scale or complexity.
If you're ready to be part of a team that plays a pivotal role in Ontario's most impactful infrastructure developments, while gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading projects, we invite you to join us.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Structuring, reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and enforcing with Project Commercial team of design agreements, client agreements, subcontract agreements, partner agreements, purchase orders, NDAs, Notice of Change and others.
- Draft/support negotiations and administration of Project specific standard forms (Subcontract, Material Contract, PSA, Purchase Agreement, and Trucking Agreement), including the protocols necessary to review with Project Senior Management, Project Procurement & Commercial Teams and if necessary, to consortium team members, and where required, provide advisement to Project members overall.
- Provide training on contracts, standard form agreements for Project Procurement, Senior Management, Commercial and Change Management.
- Assist with the review of contract documents, identify, and analyze legal risks and report on legal risk in order to mitigate risks.
- Point reference to Project Team for all matters concerning Prime Contract with Client.
- Work with Project Team members to identify significant cost, schedule, contractual issues and advise on drafting appropriate notice and correspondence.
- Review and advise on matters related to utility and right-of-way agreements, property owner disputes, etc. This would include advisement to Project Management, Third Parties and other Stakeholder groups.
- Support Project Team members in tracking, advancing and responding to matters related to contract change events. Including risk management related to insurance related property damage and third party related utility damage claims.
- Provide support on legal elements of issues or crisis management, e.g. employment disputes, contract disputes, and provide input on the decision whether to send matters to outside counsel and assist in the oversight of outside counsel as necessary.
- Advise and support Project Senior Management on matters related to serious project safety incidents from the legal perspective, responding to third party complaints, lawsuits or other significant community issues on the Project.
- Clear written communication and effective interaction with a variety of operational roles will be critical, as will the ability to establish rapport and credibility with stakeholders across the project team.
- Other duties as required.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A current license to practice law in Ontario and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- 8+ years of post-call experience at a well-respected law firm or in-house construction legal department.
- Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills in complex and at times adversarial situations, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization as well as the ability to establish rapport and credibility with stakeholders across the project team.
- Sound judgement and legal reasoning, excellent analytical skills, and creativity in solving problems.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to succeed, present a clear plan to the client, and communicate instructions rigorously and precisely.
What Amico Can Offer You:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer Matching Retirement Program
- Life insurance
At Amico, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Strictly no third party resumes accepted.
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LOCATION: SUDBURY, ON
CANDIDATES MUST LIVE WITHIN SERVICE AREA.
COVER LETTER NEEDS TO BE SENT WITH RESUME.
Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at to review the job description.
Include in your application a cover letter, resume, and (3) three reference letters - two (2) employment related from recent employers. Please also detail in your application: education, employment experience, and cultural participation.
KGCFS is a designated Children`s Aid Society delivering Child Protection Services within seven member First Nations in the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin. KGCFS honours and supports our families’ and community’s inherent authority to care for their children based on unity, traditions, values, belief, and customs. Preference will be given to Anishinaabe Candidates, please self-identify in your application.
Salary Range: $105,139.06 - $129,307.12
OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the incumbent is responsible for providing legal services and consultation to Society staff on the application and interpretation of the CYFSA and all other relevant legislation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-graduate degree in Law {LLB} or Juris Doctor (JD) and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada.
- Minimum of three (3) years practice experience in child welfare and family law, including trial experience. Supervisory experience an asset.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
- Proven knowledge of First Nation communities standards legislation, regulations, and Ministry standards (e.g. the CYFSA, the Family Law Rules, Ontario Courts of Justice Act) and other relevant federal and provincial legislation.
- Good understanding of the agency's values, service philosophy and objectives.
- Knowledge of social work theories, principles, and practices.
- Clinical knowledge of child maltreatment, child development, attachment and separation, and family dynamics.
- Solid leadership skills and highly developed organizational, research, negotiation, critical thinking, analytical, and decision making skills.
- Ability to mediate and negotiate effectively from an interest-based principled perspective.
- Outstanding litigation skills and experience handling consent and litigation matters.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, planning, priority-setting, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated presentation skills to represent the society in the community and legal proceedings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and skill in providing training.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced work environment and to deal with stressful situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a vulnerable population which includes working with clients who are dealing with mental health, addiction and poverty issues.
- Knowledge and proficient competence of computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office -Excel, Word and Frontline and Penlieu).
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time-to-time exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
- Candidates must live within service area.
Applications are accepted and in the following order of preference: by email, mail, or website at:
Human Resources – Confidential.
LEGAL COUNSEL
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services.
98 Pottawatomi Avenue.
Wikwemikong, Ontario, P0P 2J0.
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KGCFS We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process. Miigwetch for your application, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit the following: satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (within 3 months of application date), Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract.
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As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing effective legal advice, leadership, oversight, and risk mitigation relating to all legal matters involving the company, with primary focus on corporate and commercial matters. If you enjoy working within a team, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Cando Advantages
- Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
- Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
- Award Winning Safety Culture
- Employee Ownership Program
- Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
- Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
- Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!
Job Description
As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing effective legal advice, leadership, oversight, and risk mitigation relating to all legal matters involving the company, with primary focus on corporate and commercial matters.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Reporting to, and working in coordination with, the Chief Legal Officer and internal subject matter experts relating to the ongoing conduct of legal matters involving the company.
- Providing internal legal advice, direction and legal negotiation on commercial matters and disputes.
- Development and negotiation of commercial agreements and documentation.
- Coordination on the design and oversight of the company’s policies and position on legal matters.
- Legal advice and involvement in negotiation and documentation of mergers and acquisitions, commercial opportunities, financing and borrowing and real estate matters.
- Structuring and administration of corporate matters for the company, including corporate finance and shareholder matters.
- Protect the company against legal risks and violations.
- Examine the legal issues related to new products and services.
- Coordination with external counsel on the management of legal matters of every nature.
- Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
- Demonstrated expertise in managing contracts, negotiating terms, and providing strategic legal advice
- Confident communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and concisely
- A collaborative approach and strong problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced business environment, with familiarity and skill in coordination with internal and external counsel on legal matters of every nature
- Although the primary focus of the position will relate to corporate and commercial matters, knowledge and experience in litigation, regulatory, employment and other practice areas of focus is beneficial
Education & Experience
- A Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree, LL.B, J.D., with active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba
- 1 - 5 years of relevant experience practicing law in private practice or as in-house counsel for a company.
Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required.
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FISPAN Services Inc. (FISPAN) is an Enterprise SaaS FinTech company that allows banks to deploy embedded financial products and services to create a seamless banking connection for their clients.
Our customers are large financial institutions, and the FISPAN SaaS platform removes friction and adds value by enabling their commercial banking clients to access banking and treasury services through their preferred ERP / accounting platform.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in downtown Vancouver, FISPAN is on a mission to create the best product in the FinTech industry and fundamentally change the way that companies bank. Being the market leader in ERP Banking, we work with the worlds Tier 1 banks with assets exceeding $3T, including J.P. Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, TD and Bank of Montreal.
We are looking for dynamic and passionate individuals to join our high performance team and contribute to our rapid growth and exciting journey.
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Chief Legal & Risk Officer (CLRO), the Legal Counsel Technology will play an important role supporting the Legal, Human Resources (HR) and Security & GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) functions on legal and compliance matters impacting FISPAN, and collaborating with various teams at FISPAN including Product and Engineering.
The Legal Counsel Technology will be the second in-house lawyer to join the FISPAN Legal Department, and will closely collaborate with and help manage the 6-member Security & GRC team, in addition to assisting the CLRO in advising FISPANs C-Suite and Board of Directors and managing external legal counsel.
The candidate must have a strong background in technology-related transactions, including direct experience in SaaS contract strategy and negotiation, and experience in in-house settings is mandatory with limited exceptions.
Candidates with experience in the following areas will also be viewed positively while not mandatory, such experience is a major plus:
- Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, including in relation to privacy (e.g, GDPR; CCPA); at a minimum, the candidate must have familiarity with the foregoing in the contracts or compliance context.
- Experience with legal operations / technology, including helping establish and scale legal teams and processes (e.g., legal intake), procure legal ops tools (including AI-powered), and drive metrics and KPIs to assess and improve legal team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Financial industry experience, ideally working with financial institutions as customers or representing them in contracts matters, and/or experience with SaaS platforms for payments and banking.
We seek candidates with strong drafting and negotiation skills, a business-oriented approach, and an ability to assess risk. Our ideal candidate brings exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders across teams and disciplines. A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to build relationships across departments, is a must.
The position offers some flexibility to work remotely, a competitive compensation package, and the opportunity to lead impactful projects within a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Compliance: Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS and technology services agreements and SOWs, with financial institutions as the customers. Support the creation and maintenance of contract forms and playbooks to streamline contract review and negotiation processes. Assist in driving the Companys contractual compliance framework and initiatives.
- Data Governance; Privacy and Data Protection: Provide guidance and support on FISPAN data governance policies and processes, including in relation to bank partner contract compliance and related data policies (e.g., use of AI products and services). Assist with the companys information security and cybersecurity incident response framework and policies, and advise on privacy laws and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA) applicable to our business, and related regulatory and contractual compliance needs.
- Risk and Vendor Management: Support the enterprise risk management process, identifying legal and other risks and assisting with the development of mitigation strategies, as well as vendor management program and policies. Familiarity with ISO, SOC2 and/or NIST frameworks is a plus.
- Regulatory and Compliance Matters; Legal Research: Advise on regulatory and compliance issues related to payments, financial services, outsourcing, AI, and open banking, and the FinTech and SaaS industries more broadly. Conduct legal research on various topics, including emerging trends in contracts, IP and payments law. Provide timely and actionable legal advice to senior management and the business teams.
- Corporate Governance and Transactions: Support corporate governance matters, including board governance, shareholder relations, and corporate filings. Assist with securities-related matters including support for financing rounds, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, management of FISPANs cap table and administration of FISPAN stock option plan. Support the Companys plans for expansion to Europe and Asia.
- Intellectual Property: Assist with IP matters, including trademark and patent prosecution, in collaboration in collaboration with external IP counsel and FISPANs product, engineering and marketing teams. Direct experience in IP prosecution is not mandatory, but an understanding of IP licensing concepts applicable to SaaS contracting is a must.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, engineering, marketing and sales teams to ensure that legal issues are proactively addressed throughout the product lifecycle. Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.
- Employment / HR: Provide support to the CLRO and Head of HR on employment-related legal matters, including assisting in the development and maintenance of employment agreements, policies and procedures, and management of people issues.
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Assist with the management of any legal disputes or litigation involving the company, including working with external counsel as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Education: Law degree (LL.B.) from a recognized Canadian university. Candidates with US or UK law degrees, coupled with a license to practice in the US or Canada, will also be considered.
- Licensing: Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the Law Society of British Columbia. A U.S. state bar membership or license to practice in England and Wales is a plus.
- Experience: 4-8 years of experience including in-house roles, with a focus on technology law and demonstrated experience negotiating and managing complex SaaS contracts. Payments or financial services industry experience preferred.
Why Work With Us?
- Experienced Team: Our CEO is Lisa Shields, a renowned tech entrepreneur whose previous venture, Hyperwallet, was purchased by Paypal and ranks as one of the largest Canadian technology company acquisitions. Lisa is backed by a seasoned leadership team with vast experience scaling technology companies from start-up through growth phases to acquisition. Our CLRO is Santo Manna, who brings 30 years of experience in the Fintech and banking software industry, both as a General Counsel and in private practice representing banks and technology providers. In joining our team, you will benefit from that experience and associated mentorship opportunities, and further build your network and knowledge base.
- High Growth Environment: FISPAN is an emerging high growth company, and that implies autonomy and leadership over projects. Our employees hold a higher level of responsibility and are presented with various hands-on opportunities from the get-go. We want our team to reach their full potential and career aspirations, and FISPAN helps foster that.
- Rich Culture: The Companys culture is its greatest asset, and our team members form bonds that last a lifetime. We plan company-wide events, both virtual and in-person, and other activities to foster togetherness and help drive engagement. We also understand that personal growth happens on multiple levels, and so encourage a work-life balance with ample time to spend with family, explore new ideas and develop hobbies.
- Perks: Our prime downtown Vancouver office in the Guiness Building, with its magnificent views, is close to a Skytrain, prestige shopping, and other amenities. FISPAN employees have access to our building fitness centre and amenities, fully stocked cupboards, weekly team lunches, and daily coffee runs. We also set our employees up for success by providing the most modern MacBook and Apple equipment.
Compensation Package
We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure based on comparable market data for similar jobs and job levels from companies of similar employee size, revenue and location. A candidates specific base salary will range from CAD $45,000 to 185,000, to be determined based on multiple factors including applicable experience, knowledge, skillsets and qualifications.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
As FISPAN continues to grow, we are committed to celebrating diversity, endorsing equity, and encouraging inclusion, and eliminating bias in our recruitment process.
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Join one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies and be part of something extraordinary – welcome to goeasy ! At goeasy , our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to be recognized for it. We’ve earned prestigious accolades such as Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures , Canada’s Top Growing Companies , and the TSX30 , highlighting us as one of the top performers on the TSX . We’re also thrilled to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. These honors reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where talent thrives and innovation drives us forward.
As one of Canada’s leading alternative consumer lenders, we’re passionate about helping everyday Canadians create a brighter future. Our vision is to provide a path to a better tomorrow, today. We offer a full range of products, including non-prime leasing, unsecured and secured loans, and point-of-sale financing through easyhome , easyfinancial , and LendCare .
If you're seeking an exciting, high-growth environment where your contributions truly matter, we want to hear from you! Join us, and together, let's create a future of financial empowerment.
Reporting to the VP Legal & Corporate Affairs, goeasy is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal and regulatory advice and guidance to the goeasy team on a variety of matters, including: contract review and contract lifecycle management, contract negotiation and interpretation, and compliance with all applicable laws that impact business operations.
What will you be doing?
- Identifying, addressing, and managing business needs in support of strategic objectives, while providing support and triage of matters to the VP, Legal & Corporate Affairs.
- Leading the legal process and review in contract lifecycle management, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the vendor lifecycle - including vendor selection, onboarding, contract review and approval while recommending process enhancements.
- Responding to regulatory inquiries by working with business partners to understand and improve internal processes.
- Leading legal reviews and providing business support in areas such as consumer protection, customer resolutions, and other relevant subject matters.
- Conducting legal research on issues impacting business operations, in collaboration with the Director, Government Relations & Legal.
- Building strong working relationships across all levels of the business to provide legal guidance, influence, and support - becoming a trusted advisor within the organization.
- Keeping the Chief Legal Officer informed of legal issues, risks, and opportunities within your areas of responsibility.
- Advising on complex legal matters and tailoring recommendations to align with business goals and public company requirements.
- Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, and supporting the VP, Legal & Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer in developing business-focused responses.
- Supporting new and existing service offerings across business lines, including partnership initiatives and strategic proposals.
- Assisting the Chief Legal Officer with corporate governance and policy matters, as needed.
- Leading and supporting legal proceedings involving the company to protect its interests.
- Providing practical, business-oriented legal opinions across a wide range of functional areas.
- Supporting the Legal & Corporate Affairs team in maintaining and administering corporate records and registrations, especially in the context of a public company operating across all provinces.
What experience do you have?
- 2–4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within a dynamic corporate legal department.
- In-house legal experience supporting financial services and/or public companies is preferred.
- Regulatory experience is considered an asset.
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, with demonstrated expertise in applicable areas of law.
- Proven entrepreneurial mindset, with a track record of challenging the status quo and introducing innovative legal solutions and best practices.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, partner groups, and member organizations.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- A proactive self-starter with the ability to assess needs, develop strategies, and lead implementation efforts independently.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with a team-oriented approach and readiness to pivot as business needs evolve.
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software tools.
We offer a Flexible Work Program that provides you the ability to work three days onsite per week , from our Mississauga office.
Internal Applicants: please apply through the link and provide written endorsement from your current manager.
Note: internally this role is referred to as Director, Underwriting.
Why should you work for goeasy?
In keeping with our mission to create better tomorrows for our employees, each year goeasy commits to continuously enhancing its total rewards. Here are some of the perks we offer…
Financial Benefits:
- Annual bonus that rewards your hard work and dedication (STIP) and Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
- Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances.
- MAT & PAT leave top-up.
- Expand your financial knowledge through engaging Financial Literacy Learning opportunities.
Health and Lifestyle:
- Enjoy company-paid volunteer days to give back to the community.
- Access 24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments.
- Benefits Co-pay plan.
- Stay fit and energized with exclusive access to our on-site private gym at our head office.
Employee Perks:
- Fuel your growth with the Tuition Assistance Program.
- Double the impact of your generosity with Company Matched Charitable Donations.
- Internal development training programs and platforms including job-specific training, career coaching, leadership excellence, mentorship, and many others.
- Enjoy a state-of-the-art office space with perks like a games room, a healthy snack program, a fitness studio, free gated parking, and more!
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment:
At goeasy, we believe that we can only be the best when people are able to bring their best selves to work every day. This means that we are committed to cultivating and preserving a work culture where we celebrate who we are, where everyone feels seen and heard and where every employee can fulfill their potential. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with all legislative requirements throughout Canada. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
Additional Information:
All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire. We thank all interested applicants, however we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above.
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Amico is a leading, Canadian-owned and operated construction company specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects. With a strong track record in general contracting, civil engineering and road building, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that shape the communities of Ontario. Our expertise spans major infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and critical public works that require meticulous planning, innovative engineering, and precise execution.
At Amico , we believe in fostering collaboration and empowering our team to tackle ambitious challenges head-on. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven project management practices, we consistently deliver high-quality infrastructure projects, regardless of their scale or complexity.
If you're ready to be part of a team that plays a pivotal role in Ontario's most impactful infrastructure developments, while gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading projects, we invite you to join us.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Structuring, reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and enforcing with Project Commercial team of design agreements, client agreements, subcontract agreements, partner agreements, purchase orders, NDAs, Notice of Change and others.
- Draft/support negotiations and administration of Project specific standard forms (Subcontract, Material Contract, PSA, Purchase Agreement, and Trucking Agreement), including the protocols necessary to review with Project Senior Management, Project Procurement & Commercial Teams and if necessary, to consortium team members, and where required, provide advisement to Project members overall.
- Provide training on contracts, standard form agreements for Project Procurement, Senior Management, Commercial and Change Management.
- Assist with the review of contract documents, identify, and analyze legal risks and report on legal risk in order to mitigate risks.
- Point reference to Project Team for all matters concerning Prime Contract with Client.
- Work with Project Team members to identify significant cost, schedule, contractual issues and advise on drafting appropriate notice and correspondence.
- Review and advise on matters related to utility and right-of-way agreements, property owner disputes, etc. This would include advisement to Project Management, Third Parties and other Stakeholder groups.
- Support Project Team members in tracking, advancing and responding to matters related to contract change events. Including risk management related to insurance related property damage and third party related utility damage claims.
- Provide support on legal elements of issues or crisis management, e.g. employment disputes, contract disputes, and provide input on the decision whether to send matters to outside counsel and assist in the oversight of outside counsel as necessary.
- Advise and support Project Senior Management on matters related to serious project safety incidents from the legal perspective, responding to third party complaints, lawsuits or other significant community issues on the Project.
- Clear written communication and effective interaction with a variety of operational roles will be critical, as will the ability to establish rapport and credibility with stakeholders across the project team.
- Other duties as required.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A current license to practice law in Ontario and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- 8+ years of post-call experience at a well-respected law firm or in-house construction legal department.
- Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills in complex and at times adversarial situations, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization as well as the ability to establish rapport and credibility with stakeholders across the project team.
- Sound judgement and legal reasoning, excellent analytical skills, and creativity in solving problems.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to succeed, present a clear plan to the client, and communicate instructions rigorously and precisely.
What Amico Can Offer You:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer Matching Retirement Program
- Life insurance
At Amico, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Strictly no third party resumes accepted.