Job Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel in Canada.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to contribute to complex international business operations within a dynamic and globally connected environment. You will support a broad range of commercial, corporate, employment, and regulatory matters while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and senior legal leadership. The position combines transactional legal work with strategic advisory responsibilities, providing exposure to international contracts, risk management, and operational decision-making. You will play a key role in supporting business growth by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements while ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risks. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on innovation, professionalism, and continuous development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing autonomy with teamwork and wants to grow within a sophisticated legal and operational setting. Flexible work arrangements and strong professional development support further enhance this opportunity.

Accountabilities

You will be responsible for supporting legal operations across commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters while providing practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders.

• Support senior legal leadership with a variety of commercial, corporate, and operational legal matters
• Structure and assist in implementing international commercial and corporate transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate customer, supplier, financing, and other commercial agreements
• Provide legal support on labour, employment, and immigration-related matters when required
• Assess legal and operational risks and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies
• Analyze laws, regulations, and compliance requirements and provide guidance to business teams
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business initiatives and operational decision-making
• Contribute to contract management, legal documentation, and corporate governance activities
• Support legal research and provide practical recommendations on complex legal issues
• Ensure legal activities are handled with professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and business-minded legal professional with strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

• Law degree from a recognized university
• Membership in good standing with a recognized Bar association
• 1 to 5 years of experience in commercial law, corporate law, or related legal practice areas
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams
• High level of professionalism, ethics, accountability, and sound business judgment
• Experience in labour and employment law or commercial contracts is considered an asset
• Knowledge of maritime law, chartering, or maritime operations is an advantage
• Common law education or experience is considered a plus
• Availability outside standard business hours when required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage
• Employer-supported retirement savings plan
• Life insurance coverage and wellness support programs
• Flexible work arrangements with hybrid work options
• Gym membership allowance and wellness initiatives
• Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities
• Inclusive, collaborative, and internationally focused work environment
• Opportunity to work on complex international legal and commercial matters

How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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